George Ossavou
Program Management
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 18 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization. Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
True Hand
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and provided leadership to each clinical, managerial, and custodial team, and ensured that they work together effectively
- Hired, trained, and developed staff to ensure safety for residents and compliance with regulations
- Coordinated with clinical staff to ensure residents' individual care plans are being followed
- Provided regular safety and compliance training to staff
- Acted as the ‘face' of the organization to the governing board, the public, and residents' families, and as a liaison between staff, residents, and families.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
Program Director
Area Agency On Aging
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Program Manager
YWCA
04.2009 - 07.2017
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Program Administrator
ECDC
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
National University
La Jolla, CAMaster of Arts - Management
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Budget Coordination
- Program Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multilingual in English, French and Spanish
- Understanding of human resources
- Administration knowledge
- Effective leader
- Advanced knowledge of technology
- Budgeting
Timeline
Program Director
True Hand
10.2021 - Current
Program Director
Area Agency On Aging
01.2018 - 12.2021
Program Manager
YWCA
04.2009 - 07.2017
Program Administrator
ECDC
03.2006 - 11.2008
Master of Public Administration -
National University
Master of Arts - Management
National University
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