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Dominique Christion

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong track record in planning, implementing, and managing diverse initiatives. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to optimize resources and achieve program goals within budgetary and timeline constraints. Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships that enhance program impact. Committed to leveraging leadership and strategic skills to drive positive organizational outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of School Initiatives

Special Olympics Nevada
01.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded statewide initiatives to expand school-based recreational and inclusive sports programs, increasing participation by 70% and fostering community engagement
  • Coordinated large-scale sports tournaments and leadership workshops, managing logistics, budgets, and volunteer teams to successfully engage participants
  • Established and maintained partnerships with school districts, community organizations, and sponsors to promote inclusive recreation programs and secure $195K in program funding
  • Designed and delivered training for staff, volunteers, and participants, enhancing program quality and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Developed and implemented strategies to expand sports programming for Unified urban school initiative, expanded school partnerships to include local professional sport team, increased youth participation, and school retention rates.

Senior Programs Manager

Special Olympics Nevada
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Successfully recruited, trained, and managed a diverse team of volunteers, coaches, and staff, fostering athlete participation and community engagement within the area
  • Developed and implemented innovative strategies to expand community sports programming, increasing school partnerships, athlete participation, and retention rates
  • Managed all aspects of Unified Champion Schools sports programming, including strategic planning, budgeting, and the execution of unifying activities, driving program growth and ensuring efficient resource allocation

Schools Partnership and Sports Manager

Special Olympics Nevada
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Managed 2 annual program budgets totaling over $300K and increased schools grant funding to 150K
  • Developed and implemented an effective data collection strategy, contributing to the creation and optimization of data analysis systems to streamline reporting processes.
  • Successfully ensured compliance with grant requirements by producing accurate and timely reports, executing data collection methods and analysis to support program growth and funding objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas

Skills

  • Budgeting Management
  • Inclusive Recreation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Event Planning and Execution
  • Community Engagement
  • Staff Leadership and Development
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Communication

References

Provided upon request.

Timeline

Director of School Initiatives

Special Olympics Nevada
01.2024 - Current

Senior Programs Manager

Special Olympics Nevada
01.2022 - 12.2023

Schools Partnership and Sports Manager

Special Olympics Nevada
09.2017 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas