Jalen Smalls
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Summary
Driven Program Director recognized for exceptional strategic thinking and leading projects that align with company objectives to deliver value to our youth. Leveraging a background in project management, I optimized resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to run an effective program.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
DYCD
08.2022 - Current
- As the Program Director, I successfully led the program revitalization initiative, enabling us to re-baseline the program schedule and commence execution on the targeted start date - a significant improvement over the previous year's delayed timeline.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive program budget of $800,000, ensuring optimal resource allocation and maintaining cost performance index (CPI) above 0.85 throughout the program year.
- Led a cross-functional program team of 20-25 members, implementing effective team management strategies to achieve key performance indicators.
- Managed the procurement process for critical project components, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and establishment of service level agreements (SLAs) to mitigate risks and ensure program efficacy
- Facilitated seamless collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including executive stakeholders, functional managers, and external partners, to align program objectives with organizational goals and drive program success
Program Manager
DYCD
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Workscope management and planning to ensure all pre determined metrics were met by end of year
- Data collection and organization to ensure all program standards are met at each stakeholder chek in
- Directly managed a line staff of 12 counselors who supported the safety of children in all activities
- Partenered and coached a specialist staff of 6 instructors who facilitated and lead activities
- Worked with Program Director to create budget projections for the program year
Culture Associate
Ascend Learning Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Assisted in cultivating a classroom conducive to learning
- Directly managed and coached classroom behavior.
- Monitored arrival, dismissal and transitions
- Pushed into classrooms to support with culture
- Captured culture data to input in infinite campus
Fitness Activity Specialist
Ascend Learning Inc.
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Planned and oversaw implementation of activities and trips that involved fitness.
- Planned and facilitated fitness lessons and activities for groups of 15 to 20 children
- Educated children on the basics of nutrition and health
Education
Associate - Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York,NY05-2020
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Cultural Competence
- Program Management
- Adaptability
- Resource Allocation
- Ethical Leadership
Certification
Project Management Google August 2023
an education in planning, organizing, executing, controlling, and closing projects to achieve specific goals and objectives within defined constraints. It involves a systematic approach to managing resources, schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure successful project completion and delivery of desired outcomes.
Agile Project Management Google August 2023
An iterative and incremental approach to managing projects that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The Agile methodology prioritizes delivering valuable and functional increments of a project's outcome, often referred to as "iterations" or "sprints," in a short timeframe.
Personal Trainer NASM February 2018
a comprehensive education of human movement science, exercise programming, and corrective exercise techniques.
Timeline
Program Director
DYCD
08.2022 - Current
Program Manager
DYCD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Fitness Activity Specialist
Ascend Learning Inc.
09.2019 - 08.2021
Culture Associate
Ascend Learning Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2021
Associate - Science
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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