Howard Brown
Queens,NY
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Youth Empowerment Manager
The Campaign Against Hunger
07.2023 - Current
- Creating and managing innovative workforce programs for young people 14-24
- Recruiting, training, and managing personal and professional development for over 130 young people per year.
- Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
02.2024 - 01.2027
- Trained to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Link youth to resources to enahnce their ability to deal with mental health issues
Youth Empowerment Manager
The Campaign Against Hunger
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Manages the Youth Empowerment Department that offers young people between the ages of 16- 24 training and development for employment opportunities
- This involves recruiting, managing case files throughout the program, and linking participants’ to future opportunities for personal development
- I am also tasked with the duty of creating innovative ways to reach youths in various communities to expose them to resources that are available to them.
Program Assistant
The Campaign Against Hunger
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed the Opportunity Youth Program that offers young people between the ages of 16- 24 a fourteen-week internship and personal development training
- This program is funded through a partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development and seeks to engage unattached youths with life-changing opportunities.
- provided training and linkages for employment after the program.
Senior Accounting Clerk
First Class Travel
04.2015 - 08.2019
- My role as Senior accounting clerk was to ensure that there were general checks and balances to the daily finances of the organization
- Collect and sort invoices, and process invoices/bills so that they can be paid
- Keep thorough records of business transactions and enter data from daily work logs into the company’s general accounting system, which was QuickBooks.
Children’s Officer
Family Services Agency
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Researched and organized family support events
- Manage Case files of youth in the state care
- Advocate and lobby for increased resources and support for family
- Co-Curricular
President
Free Spirit Outreach International
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided services and resources to youth and the elderly through charity
- Organizing and funding back-to-school and health resource fairs.
President
The University of the West Indies Open Campus Vice Chancellor STAT Ambassador Corp
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Chair the Ambassadors Corp
- Engage Private and Public Sector organizations to assist in fulfilling initiatives
- Host our Climate Change forum and recruit climate change ambassadors
- Educate and Support youths about HIV/AIDS
- Execute a Footprint activity to raise funds to support students in need.
President
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Of the Guild of Students at the University of the West Indies Open Campus, As Guild President my mandate was to manage student affairs in 17 Caribbean countries
- Create a social space for students to experience a wholesome university experience
- Represent students on all University committees and boards
- Chair the Guild Council and manage all officers of the Guild
- Lead discussion and implementation of policies and procedures for the good governance of the Guild.
Education
Master of Science - Management
St Francis College
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of the West Indies
06.2019
Associate of Science - Social Work
The University of the West Indies
02.2016
Skills
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Project Management
- Innovation Management
Timeline
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
02.2024 - 01.2027
Senior Youth Empowerment Manager
The Campaign Against Hunger
07.2023 - Current
Youth Empowerment Manager
The Campaign Against Hunger
01.2021 - 06.2023
Program Assistant
The Campaign Against Hunger
11.2019 - 01.2021
Children’s Officer
Family Services Agency
09.2018 - 05.2019
President
Free Spirit Outreach International
01.2018 - 01.2019
President
The University of the West Indies Open Campus Vice Chancellor STAT Ambassador Corp
01.2018 - 01.2019
President
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Accounting Clerk
First Class Travel
04.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Management
St Francis College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of the West Indies
Associate of Science - Social Work
The University of the West Indies
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