Grady Fox
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Boys & Girls Club Area Director with 9 years of experience serving youth at various Clubs in Sioux City, Ames, and Des Moines who is eager for a new challenge. Spent 2 years as an On-Site Program Coordinator developing programming and curriculum, and the last year serving as the East Side Area Director supervising and running 2 different Boys & Girls Clubs simultaneously.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa
Des Moines , IA
2021.04 - Current
- Simultaneously oversaw and managed two different Boys & Girls Clubs
- Managed staff of between 10-20 people
- Handled standard managerial duties such as staff scheduling, conducting interviews, maintaining expense reports, creating a yearly budget, developing the annual report, employee payroll, food ordering and documentation, conducting staff evaluations, and holding weekly staff meetings
- Developed and led staff training in small and large group settings
- Established long-lasting and enriching relationships with Des Moines Public Schools administrators, teachers, and staff, along with Club members and their families
- Increased member enrollment, number of community partnerships, and improved program participation
- Handled member behavioral issues through positive discipline
- Worked effectively with leadership team to implement organizational guidelines and policies
- Familiarity with National Afterschool Association Standards
Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa
Des Moines , Iowa
2019.08 - 2021.04
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution at multiple Club sites
- Provided positive discipline, guidance, and role modeling for all members
- Developed positive relationships with members, their families, and the community in order to create an atmosphere of trust and inclusiveness
- Assured programs were properly staffed to adhere to ratio and safety standards
- Created and scheduled a calendar of enriching extra-curricular programs, field trips, and activities to provide a fun, challenging, and educational experience for our members
- Heavily involved in recruitment of new members from speaking in classrooms at various elementary schools and middle schools
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2017
Skills
- Managing and overseeing multiple Boys & Girls Clubs at K-12 sites
- Effective in providing leadership, problem-solving, and discipline for members
- Strong oral/written communication
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- History of building strong, positive relationships with current and past members and staff, as well as school and community partners
- Certified in First Aid, CPR, and completed Mandatory Reporter training
Timeline
Area Director
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa
2021.04 - Current
Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Iowa
2019.08 - 2021.04
Bachelor of Arts - English
Iowa State University
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