Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Affiliations

Personal Information

Timeline

JaBriel Morrison

Little Rock,SC

Summary

Educational operations professional with the proven ability to motivate personnel to reach desired individual objectives and dedicated to maximizing strong educational support and decision making and providing impeccable effective counsel. Adaptable leader who is familiar with the integration of new technology systems, school and student support services, restructuring of work in a challenging and sophisticated regulatory environment. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, finances, student operations while constantly providing exceptional customer services.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Parent and Teen Facilitator

Pee Dee Community Action / Strengthing Families

01.2023 - Current

Assist with and maintain the Nurturing Families Program, materials, logistics, and sites, and associated childcare services for classes
Recruit and prepare groups of potential participants for upcoming classes
Maintain highly effective education practices, building group cohesion and rapport with individual participants, ensuring positive outcomes for all parents and students in each group
Provide individual sessions and make-up classes based on availability of participants; some home-visits will be necessary
Collect and report to funding agencies and to Program Director with appropriate parent-education data and evaluation
Attend general client meetings, staff meetings, and other training meetings
Interact with public at speaking engagements and other community outreaches, when scheduled, assisting with grant proposals and developing resources as needed
Maintain a positive working relationship with staff, mentors, and other volunteers, as well as with community partners to whom clients are referred for services
Other duties as needed that will benefit the clients served and contribute to the success of our mission
Supported teen-led initiatives, empowering youth to take ownership of their projects and ideas
Mentored participants, providing guidance on personal development and goal setting
Developed strong rapport with participants, fostering a sense of trust and open communication
Collaborated with fellow staff members in planning and executing engaging events for teens
Connected teens with local resources for additional support outside of the program setting.

Upward Bound Program Coordinator & Academic Advisor

Horry Georgetown Technical College

11.2022 - Current

Coordinate, supervise and maintain academic documentation
Monitor and document academic progress for all Upward Bound participating students
Conduct monthly school visits and provide program information
Develop strong relationships with students and families of assigned high schools
Collaborate with Program Manager to recruit and retain 60 participants per program each year
Manage tutoring services offered to participating students
Manage inventory of instructional supplies for participants and instructors
Document and manage program activities
Complete and provide program evaluation for Department of Education Annual Performance Reporting
Manage all budget and procurement for Upward Bound Program.

Director of Communications

Advocating New Directions for Youth LLC

04.2020 - Current

Oversee crisis management
Manage and oversee public relations
Provide High Level Communication to staff on upcoming college and career events within the community and district
Prepare, manage, and maintain Communications Budget
Managed and direct the 'I am Him' Mentorship for rising college students
Attend and appear on school public speaking engagements scheduled in accordance with the school district
Oversee department programs for 'at risk' students with behavior challenges
Assist rising college students with college application process and assistance with scholarship assistance.

Supervisor/ Foster Care Specialist

RHA Youth Group Home

09.2018 - 08.2020

Created and set performance goals for employees
Created, organize and cascaded workflows to ensure employees complies with assigned task(s) and duties
Conducted 1 on 1 meetings with employees discussing performance evaluations and assessments
Managed Payroll
Managed and administered merit increases
Facilitated Staff Meetings
Managed extended leaning educational programs and modules for employees and group home participants
Created monthly, quarterly and annual performance reporting
Raise awareness in community, through visiting community locations and leaders, and following up on referrals to source potential foster parents and enhance community relationships
Conduct orientation, home study evaluations, and pre-service orientation
Coordinate with internal marketing resources to produce materials
Maintain appropriate records in compliance with funding source requirements
Record and report on the statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts; report regularly on pipeline activity
Work with Qualified Professional, Program Coordinator, and Foster Care Agencies to facilitate client match meetings.

Student Support Representative/ Title 1 Liaison

Dillon County School District 4

08.2016 - 09.2019

Coordinated and manage activities guiding students through 6-12 grades
Provided leadership in developing comprehensive program plans as well as implementing and evaluating planned programs for Tier II and Tier III Students
Determines program needs and allocates resources of staff and materials
Attend meetings (IEP meetings) with parents and staff in order to assist in facilitating appropriate programs and services for individual students
Assists/prepares budgets, coordinates with other departments or agencies to assure maximum services, and maintains records/reports/inventories in accordance with local/state/federal policies.

Camp Director and Supervisor

Vision Successful Afterschool Sites (SAS)

06.2013 - 08.2016

Developed scope and sequence for progress monitoring through staff training and camp to ensure youth campers on pace for meeting goals and vision
Created camp environment that instills core values from beginning of camp to end (for staff as well as youth campers)
Lead efforts for All Staff development throughout camp to adjust course where needed
Plan and facilitate Staff Training, including Leadership Training and All Staff Training (with support of Executive Director and Leadership Team)
Support and manage Leadership Team
Ensure Leadership Team is equipped to execute their roles and meet outcomes through their teams, providing ongoing feedback to encourage their professional development
Lead Leadership Team meetings to problem-solve any in moment challenges, access progress towards program goals
Coordinate schedule for Leadership Team including time off and days off
Create systems for camp operations, safety and staff policy adherence
Set daily camp schedule and lead/guide All Staff Team Meeting.