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JOHN TORRES

Hayward

Summary

Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.


Seasoned Assistant Director knowledgeable about all areas of business operations. Offering [Number] years of experience in business planning, operations and team management. Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director

Youth ALIVE
07.2009 - Current
  • Direct violence prevention (Teens on Target) and intervention (Caught in the Crossfire, Violence Interrupters and Khadafy Washington Project) programs
  • Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships with Elected Officials, community partners, and school administrators
  • Supervise 30+ staff
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
  • Oversee multiple grant reporting and program compliance requirements

Citywide Violence Response Coordinator

Department of Children, Youth, & Their Families
01.2006 - 05.2009
  • Coordinate citywide violence response/prevention initiative in five high risk neighborhoods
  • Oversee and monitor over $5 million dollars in violence prevention and intervention programs
  • Develop training curriculum/schedule for citywide violence response staff
  • Serve as department liaison for city agencies, Board of Supervisors, and community at large on issues pertaining to violence
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

Community Response Network Coordinator

Arriba Juntos
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Directed three service components (Crisis Response, Street Outreach, Case Management) of gang intervention collaborative
  • Oversaw multiple grant reporting requirements, subcontractor compliance and budget administration
  • Charged with strategic planning and grant writing
  • Served as liaison to Gang Free Communities Initiative, Department of Children Youth and Families, San Francisco Unified School District, Juvenile Probation Department and other city departments
  • Supervised collaborative staff and volunteers (approximately 30 staff)

Youth Programs Director

Community Bridges Beacon
09.1999 - 12.2000
  • Directed youth programs in five youth development categories (Health, Arts & Recreation, Leadership, Career, Education)
  • Participated in agency decision-making, budget development and strategic planning
  • Oversaw multiple grant reporting requirements, subcontractor compliance, program evaluation
  • Supervised staff of 25: weekly supervision and annual performance reviews

Project Coordinator

Real Alternatives Program, Inc.
07.1996 - 09.1999
  • Organized multiple violence prevention youth/community events promoting peace: Annual Bay Area Peace Walkathon, youth summits
  • Supervised youth participants and program interns involved in peace promoting events
  • Case managed/mentored clients

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California
01.2004

Skills

  • Fiscal oversight
  • Strategic leadership
  • Technical implementation
  • Key relationship management
  • Professional networking
  • Database management
  • Program development
  • Organizational development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Onboarding and training
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.

Awards

  • 03/01/09, Excellence in Leadership, California Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
  • 10/01/06, Legacy Award, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Professional License

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, 05/01/22

Affiliations

  • HAVI Faculty
  • HAVI Advisory Board
  • • Stanford Community Advisory Board (Youth Violence Prevention Program Research Study)
  • Strengthening Hearts Fellow (National Compadres Network)

Certification

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, May 2022.

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Associate Director

Youth ALIVE
07.2009 - Current

Citywide Violence Response Coordinator

Department of Children, Youth, & Their Families
01.2006 - 05.2009

Community Response Network Coordinator

Arriba Juntos
01.2003 - 01.2006

Youth Programs Director

Community Bridges Beacon
09.1999 - 12.2000

Project Coordinator

Real Alternatives Program, Inc.
07.1996 - 09.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Francisco State University

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies

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