Jessica L. Samolewicz
Roselle Park,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive leadership experience and leading others. Skilled in strategic planning, operational optimization, and organizational growth. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results under changing conditions. Key strengths include strategic vision and stakeholder management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Executive
The Gateway Family YMCA
Union, NJ 07083
01.2020 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance community engagement within our service area and program effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to improve program execution and efficiency.
- Mentored staff, including a team of 10 full-time, exempt directors leading 7different department and a larger team of over 150 part=time staff.
- Fostered professional growth with direct report staff and ensured they had opportunities for training and experiences that would allow them to develop as leaders.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify areas for improvement and collaborated with branch team to brainstorm new ideas and develop strategies for improvement.
- Oversee budget management of a 900k net budget, aligning Association financial goals with strategic priorities of the organization. Implemented proactive steps to close the gap if revenue and expense were not on target.
- Identified trends and assessed opportunities to improve our procedures and member impact.
Associate Branch Executive
The Gateway Family YMCA
Union, NJ
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Provide direct leadership and supervision to five full-time directors leading the Child Care, School-Age Child Care, Summer Camp, Youth & Teen departments.
- Worked cooperatively with the Branch Executive to establish a branch budget, monthly spread and year-end forecasting.
- Built a strong relationship with local school districts to partner for offsite programming.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, working to establish internal functions and job responsibilities.
Senior Director of Youth Development
YMCA of Eastern Union County
Union & Elizabeth, NJ
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the School-Age Child Care programs at the Five Points Branch & Elizabeth Branch overseeing a total of 14 schools.
- Directly supervised the summer camp program at the Elizabeth Branch, including 25 staff members.
- Attended community and school events to promote the school-age and summer camp programming.
- Ensured all licensing and E-Child Care procedures were being followed
School-Age Child Care Director & Camp Director
The Gateway Family YMCA
Union, NJ
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsible for day to day operations of the School-Age Child Care & Summer Camp at the Five Points Branch.
- Supervised 35 part-time staff between the two programs.
- Designed marketing materials for School Age Child Care and Summer Camp including brochures, flyers and email blasts.
After-Care/Camp Supervisor
YMCA of Eastern Union County
Union, NJ
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Instruct and supervise school-age children in various activities promoting individual growth, social interaction and a healthy lifestyle.
Substitute Teacher
Roselle Park, NJ
12.2006 - 09.2011
- Teaching & monitoring students at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. Covering all disciplines including Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Special Education.
Middle School Literacy Teacher
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Planned varied lessons for five classes of Literacy for seventh grade students. Developed and administered assessments daily.
- Actively participated in seventh grade team meetings, worked cooperatively with support staff and administration.
- Engaged parents in fostering the progress and success of their children.
Third Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
04.2009 - 06.2009
- Incorporating skills and strategies necessary for the NJ Ask testing into daily lessons. Utilize advanced strategies in Language Arts and Reading.
- Identifying children’s individual needs and modifying lessons to accommodate the range of abilities within the class.
Middle School Literacy Teacher
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Planned varied lessons for five classes of Literacy for seventh grade students. Developed and administered assessments daily.
- Actively participated in seventh grade team meetings, worked cooperatively with support staff and administration.
- Engaged parents in fostering the progress and success of their children.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2014
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education K-6
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-2006
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Training and development
- Customer-oriented
- Team leadership
- Administrative skills
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Staff development
Accomplishments
Praesidium Accreditation
Grow NJ KIds Rating
Certification
- Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (K-8)
- Certificate in Middle School English (5-8)
- Certificate in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12)
Timeline
Branch Executive
The Gateway Family YMCA
01.2020 - Current
Associate Branch Executive
The Gateway Family YMCA
01.2014 - 12.2020
Senior Director of Youth Development
YMCA of Eastern Union County
04.2012 - 01.2014
School-Age Child Care Director & Camp Director
The Gateway Family YMCA
09.2011 - 04.2012
Middle School Literacy Teacher
Roselle Park School District
04.2010 - 06.2010
Third Grade Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Roselle Park School District
04.2009 - 06.2009
Middle School Literacy Teacher
Roselle Park School District
09.2008 - 02.2009
After-Care/Camp Supervisor
YMCA of Eastern Union County
06.2007 - 09.2011
Substitute Teacher
12.2006 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12
Kean University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education K-6
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania