HARRIET M. JAMES
Louisville,Kentucky
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at developing and overseeing site-based and online training programs. Decisive and disciplined professional with personable style and thorough approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Program Manager
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer activities, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.
- Participated in events such as conferences, workshops, and networking sessions to promote organization mission.
- Maintained a database of program participants and tracked outcomes over time.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from stakeholders related to various programs or services provided by the organization.
- Organized and facilitated meetings with local stakeholders to identify new opportunities for collaboration.
- Created promotional materials such as flyers, posters, brochures for distribution in targeted areas within the service region.
- Established relationships with key community partners to expand program reach.
Regional Learning Speciaist
Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Marketed available training opportunities to employees.
- Facilitated monthly New Employee Orientations and CPR trainings
- Maintained employee Training Records and Reports.
- Registered employees for monthly training sessions.
- Monitored Computer Lab usage and scheduling.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Teacher (Permanent Substitute)
Jefferson County Public School District (JCPS)
Louisville, KY
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Implemented existing lesson plans in a manner that ensured the integrity of academic time, and motivated students to learn and participate
- Instructed 20+ students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the Classroom teacher.
Youth Services Coordinator
New Directions Housing Corporation
Louisville, KY
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed nine employees and four Learning Center locations with eighty children
- Maintained time and attendance records
- Processed bi-weekly payroll
- Maintained Learning Center attendance and monthly assessments
- Maintained Metro United Way data and funding
- Created Learning Center monthly curriculum.
Teacher (Substitute)
Elementary School District 159
Matteson, IL
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Implemented existing lesson plans in a manner that ensured the integrity of academic time, and motivated students to learn and participate
- Instructed 20+ students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the lesson plan.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Assisted with special projects within the school setting.
Teacher (Substitute)
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 160
Country Club Hills, IL
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Implemented existing lesson plans in a manner that ensured the integrity of academic time, and motivated students to learn and participate
- Instructed 20+ students regarding a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the lesson plan.
Education Director
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LOWCOUNTRY
Hilton Head Island, SC
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Managed and trained over 50 staff and volunteers per month
- Created new programs and implemented structured National Boys & Girls Club Programs for 200+ Club Members grades K-12
- Coordinated and managed 50+ Volunteer Program (recruitment, screening, orientation and retention)
- Acted as a liaison to the business community, public & private schools and area churches to increase revenue and membership monthly.
Education
Masters of Education: Human Resources Training and Development -
University of Louisville
12.2002
Bachelor of Arts: English -
Alabama A&M University
05.1996
Skills
- Fifteen years’ experience in training and development
- Ability to hire, train and manage employees
- Program administration and computer skills (Microsoft office)
- Ability to facilitate training programs, strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Self-directed and ability to work as a team player
- Meet and exceed goals set by management
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Community Outreach
- Problem-Solving
- Client Needs Assessments
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
References Available
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Timeline
Community Outreach Program Manager
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana
09.2023 - Current
Regional Learning Speciaist
Eastern Kentucky University Training Resource Center
03.2018 - 09.2023
Teacher (Permanent Substitute)
Jefferson County Public School District (JCPS)
10.2015 - 03.2018
Youth Services Coordinator
New Directions Housing Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015
Teacher (Substitute)
Elementary School District 159
08.2014 - 12.2014
Teacher (Substitute)
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 160
10.2011 - 03.2013
Education Director
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LOWCOUNTRY
02.2007 - 09.2009
Masters of Education: Human Resources Training and Development -
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts: English -
Alabama A&M University
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