Jessie Davis

Led overall vision, operations, and strategic direction for New City Kids Paterson site. Oversaw multiple departments including teen employment, afterschool programs, music education, and college/career readiness. Managed a senior leadership team and partnered with national C-suite to align strategy with mission.

• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
• Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
• Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.

Oversaw day-to-day operations for the Paterson site and led strategic planning, compliance, and staff development initiatives. Acted as a key liaison between central office and local programming.

• Oversaw local programs and worked with boards, advisors and community stakeholders.
• Led efforts to establish partnerships between local schools and businesses, fostering educational enrichment opportunities for students while benefiting the local economy.
• Created system-wide SOPs and onboarding guides to increase clarity and reduce staff turnover.
• Mentored department leads across education, music, and teen programming, using KPIs and RACI frameworks to drive accountability.
• Strengthened data collection practices to support evaluation and reporting for funders and compliance.

Led multiple program departments across youth development, academic enrichment, and the arts. Focused on aligning program execution with organizational goals and licensing standards.

Drove cross-team collaboration to improve student experience and boost outcomes in literacy, leadership, and retention.

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
• Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
• Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.

Directed teen internship program focused on academic support, workforce readiness, and spiritual development. Supervised teen interns and coordinated their placements, training, and college-prep milestones.

• Founded and launched the Teen Leadership Academy, a capstone experience for advanced teen leaders focused on civic engagement, public speaking, and postsecondary transition.
• Integrated OKRs and monthly milestone tracking into intern advising sessions, increasing goal attainment and stipend completion rates.
• Designed workshop series and retreats to address career exploration and SEL growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Managed daily operations of the K–8 afterschool program, including staff supervision, curriculum execution, and student performance monitoring.

• Implemented programmatic structure to bring order and consistency to the center.
• Supervised 25+ teen employees and 3 adult staff, embedding a culture of feedback and growth.
• Initiated literacy and homework systems that improved ELA outcomes and student engagement.