Skilled program director adept at managing all facets of program operations. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage several years' experience in the field to take on challenging role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Reading Partners
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 05.2025
Oversaw all aspects of program quality and delivery within the region consisting of 16 program sites, driving program strategies and growing the region to deepen impact thoughtfully and sustainably.
Directly supervised 4-5 Program Staff and up to 26 indirect reports annually, consistently maintaining above-average retention rates and employee satisfaction compared to other regional teams.
Led data-driven conversations with school leaders, leading to ___% of our students meeting their end of year goals.
Supported development efforts by generating programmatic data and impact narratives for grant proposals and funder reports and collaborating on individual giving campaigns.
Collaborated closely with regional leadership and national staff to create annual strategic plans and lead on initiatives around curriculum updates, virtual platform development, DEI work and Salesforce improvements.
Successfully led two schools to participate in the EIR study, ensuring strong implementation and data integrity.
Facilitated trainings on literacy best practices, program implementation and data analysis to AmeriCorps Member and staff, often adapting national materials and creating supplemental trainings.
Deputy Program Director
Reading Partners
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 07.2022
Managed 2-3 Staff and 3-4 AmeriCorps members/Reading Centers directly while in charge of all program operations.
Led the region successfully in rebuilding programming through and after COVID-based disruptions.
Met or exceeded enrollment and student outcomes each year, even through challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic and resulting changes to our model.
Program Associate and Program Manager
Reading Partners
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - 07.2018
Managed 4-6 AmeriCorps Members and Reading Centers, building strong relationships with school partners.
Focused on Tutor Experience, leading our regional workshops and launching our Tutor Advisory Panel.
Exceeded all goals for enrollment, student attendance and student performance each year in my portfolio.
Site Coordinator and Senior Site Coordinator, AmeriCorps
Reading Partners
Los Angeles, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
Launched new reading center in first year, managing 80+ volunteers and serving 51 students.
Assessed and created individualized reading plans for students, 90% of whom increased their rate of learning.
Created and facilitated peer discussion groups and led on supports for first year members during senior term.
Office Manager
Rembco Geotechnical Contractors, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
09.2013 - 07.2014
Managed finances in respect to payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and basic cost analysis.
Facilitated the efficient running of the office in any capacity necessary, including maintaining records, responding to all types of correspondence and handling employee concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Linguistics
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
Ithaca, NY
Skills
Problem Solving
Project Management
Strategic Planning
Data-based Decision Making
Staff development
Stakeholder Engagement
Training Design and Facilitation
Salesforce
Timeline
Program Director
Reading Partners
07.2022 - 05.2025
Deputy Program Director
Reading Partners
07.2018 - 07.2022
Program Associate and Program Manager
Reading Partners
07.2016 - 07.2018
Site Coordinator and Senior Site Coordinator, AmeriCorps