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EDNA Walden

Long Island City

Summary

Dynamic Program Director with expertise in budget management, community engagement, and staff development. Proven ability to coordinate training sessions and implement innovative approaches that enhance service delivery and resource allocation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

NNORC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT HOUSE
Long Island City
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff to enhance service delivery and engagement.
  • Collaborated with community partners to strengthen resource networks for residents.
  • Managed program budgets ensuring effective allocation of resources and funding.
  • Facilitated workshops promoting personal development and skill-building among participants.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through surveys and feedback from community members.
  • Supervised team members to ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
  • Advocated for community interests in meetings with stakeholders and local organizations.
  • Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
  • Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
  • Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
  • Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
  • Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
  • Organized event coverage to match community expectations and achieve ratings gains.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Hunter College
New York, NY
09-2017

Skills

  • Program management
  • Budget management
  • Community engagement
  • Staff training
  • Resource allocation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Policy compliance
  • Stakeholder advocacy
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff supervision
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Event coordination
  • Task delegation
  • Operations oversight
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective leader
  • Program leadership
  • Staff development
  • Program planning
  • Staff management

Timeline

NNORC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

JACOB A RIIS NEIGHBORHOOD SETTLEMENT HOUSE
09.2021 - Current

Master of Arts - Social Work

Hunter College