JUDITH E. DESTIN
Vally Stream,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Office of Public Engagement
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Brooklyn, NY
01.2013 - 08.2023
- Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders of the community, precincts, precincts community councils, community boards, schools, not for profit organizations, and City agencies.
- Outreach, event planning, community organizing, and meeting facilitation.
- Gather key information and data from communities to help identify public safety/quality of life problems in assigned precinct areas and formulate solutions.
- Prepare written materials for the District Attorney or other executive staff, for use in public appearances, speeches, reports, press releases, written correspondence, special report, brochures, articles, pamphlets and flyers.
Destin Stars Daycare LLC
Executive Director
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Managed all aspects of daily operations for a licensed daycare center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to maintain a consistent and high-quality standard of care.
- Oversaw staff training and development, ensuring staff were knowledgeable about best practices in child care and development.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations, including licensing and safety standards.
- Curriculum & Child Development:
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote learning and development in all areas (cognitive, social-emotional, physical).
- Monitored children's progress and provided feedback to parents on developmental milestones.Created a stimulating environment that fosters creativity, exploration, and social interaction.
- Financial Management:Managed the daycare's budget, billing, and financial records to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the business.Tracked expenses, revenue, and other financial data to make informed business decisions.
- Parent Communication & Engagement:Built strong relationships with families through regular communication, including newsletters, emails, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Addressed parent concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and positive relationships.Provided regular updates on children's activities, progress, and any relevant information.
- Staffing & Human Resources:Recruited, hired, and supervised a team of qualified and dedicated daycare staff.Created staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage at all times.Provided ongoing support and guidance to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Director, Legal Lives Bureau, Crime Prevention Division
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
Brooklyn, NY
05.2008 - 01.2013
- Increased students’ knowledge of the law to prevent juvenile delinquency, through the development of critical and analytical thinking skills.
- Accountable for all aspects of program management as well as spearheading the program’s public relations and community relations as a strategic approach to achieving and exceeding company goals.
- Supervised a staff of 7 – 10 people, who performed direct outreach to schools, elected officials, and community organizations all across Brooklyn.
- Hosted a weekly radio show, 'Ask the DA,' on WNYE 91.5 FM.
- Created and edit the Legal Lives newsletter.
- Oversaw all organizational communications (internal and external) including the Legal Lives Web-page.
- Developed compelling and action-oriented marketing materials and reports used for volunteer and school recruitment.
- Managed the day-to-day communications and program operations; manage program database, ensuring accurate reporting; identify and initiate community development opportunities; partner with organizations with a shared mission to deliver programs to assist more students and expand program reach.
- Recruited, train and coordinated the efforts of 500+ volunteers including District Attorney’s staff, private attorneys, corporate volunteers, and judges from Supreme and Criminal Courts.
- Contributed to the grant development including composing persuasive narratives, highlighting program performance results and stewardship reports.
- Created inroads and built relationships with public schools; closely monitor schools progress of the Legal Lives Program: developed, refined and implemented strategies to improve the program’s effectiveness.
- Lead, coached, and developed staff through training, direct supervision and mentorship.
- Accounted for the seamless execution of monthly and year end events attended by high level government officials, community leaders, school administration, students and parents.
Adjunct Professor- Speech Communication
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, New York
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions. Maintained high student evaluation scores in classes of 35-50 students.
- Graded students' class work, assignments, and papers. Compiled, administered grade examinations.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Consultant/Instructor, (NYC Department of Juvenile Justice)
Community Counseling & Mediation
Brooklyn, NY
06.2006 - 06.2007
Program Coordinator, (College and Career Program)
Community Counseling & Mediation
Brooklyn, NY
07.2001 - 09.2004
Education
M.P.A. - Human Resources Management & Not-for-Profit Management
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NYB.A. - Communication, Concentration in Public Speaking
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Public Speaking
- Community Alliances / Outreach
- Benchmarking Success / Policy Development
- Brand Development / Communications
- Media Relations / Public Relations
- Press Releases
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
- Child Development
- Operational Management
- Financial Management
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Training & Development
- Parent Engagement
- Compliance & Regulations
Community Service
- Community Board 17 (Executive Secretary & Board Member)
- East Flatbush Village (Board Member)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Member)
- Ernest Skinner Political Association
- HABNET Chamber of Commerce (Member)
Awards
- Community Board 17 Women History Month Recognition Award
- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clark Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
- New York City Council’s Haitian Cultural Month Proclamation
Timeline
Associate, Office of Public Engagement
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
01.2013 - 08.2023
Destin Stars Daycare LLC
Executive Director
09.2012 - 08.2019
Director, Legal Lives Bureau, Crime Prevention Division
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
05.2008 - 01.2013
Adjunct Professor- Speech Communication
Medgar Evers College
08.2007 - 12.2011
Consultant/Instructor, (NYC Department of Juvenile Justice)
Community Counseling & Mediation
06.2006 - 06.2007
Program Coordinator, (College and Career Program)
Community Counseling & Mediation
07.2001 - 09.2004
M.P.A. - Human Resources Management & Not-for-Profit Management
Long Island University
B.A. - Communication, Concentration in Public Speaking
Long Island University