John Holmes
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Seasoned professional with a proven track record at Boys And Girls Club Of Providence, adept in strategy development and community outreach. Excelled in building key partnerships and enhancing program effectiveness, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a keen ability for risk assessment. Achieved significant improvements in program operations and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
State Of Rhode Island - RIOPC
11.2022 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Assisted with data entry tasks, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all assignments.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various data sources, enhancing the quality of information used in analyses.
- Assisting individuals through programming to help obtain postsecondary credentials.
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children, Youth And Family
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty to address problems and grow child's success.
- Coordinated multiple facets of process without sacrificing performance.
Branch Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for managing the daily operations of a 20,000 square foot facility serving more than 650 members with an annual budget of $400,000.
- Oversaw full-time and part-time staff members, fiscal management, program marketing, and communication with parents, school personnel, and community partners.
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated all programs and activities within the Education, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, Arts, Recreation and Teen Program areas.
- Established and managed community partnerships with Brown University, RISD, Providence Children’s Museum, Providence City Arts, Community Boating Center, and RI Philharmonic.
- Worked closely with Providence Public Schools, PTOs, parents, and community leaders to deliver high-quality programs based on community-based needs. -Assisted in obtaining and supervising delivery of grant-based programming.
- Directly responsible for grant compliance and reporting. -Coordinated volunteer opportunities and events for corporate partners such as Fidelity, CVS Health, Cox Communications, and Amazon.
- Oversaw short-term and long-term rental agreements with public and private schools, and the Providence Community Library.
Club Supervisor
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Lead Youth Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with as well as supervise staff to ensure fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2021
High School Diploma -
St. Raphael Academy
Pawtucket, RI06-2014
Skills
- Community outreach
- Communication planning
- Strategy development
- Case Management
- Risk Assessment
- Relationship building and networking
- Codes of conduct
Timeline
Facilities Manager
State Of Rhode Island - RIOPC
11.2022 - Current
Child Protective Investigator
Department Of Children, Youth And Family
02.2022 - 08.2022
Branch Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
07.2021 - 02.2022
Club Supervisor
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
02.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Youth Development Specialist
Boys And Girls Club Of Providence
05.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
Rhode Island College
High School Diploma -
St. Raphael Academy