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Kendall Bryan

Washington,D.C

Summary

Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Legislative Outreach

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
09.2011 - Current
  • Coordinated legislative outreach to DC Council and advocacy work on behalf of Out-of-School Time funding and supervised administrative trainees and coordinated policy in all aspects of youth advocacy job training and life skills development
  • Campaign and Polling Rally Organizer for DC Families and Youth Jobs and Justice for effective advocacy with DC Action (DC OST coalition) inclusive of face-to-face meeting with DC elected officials.

Executive Director / Grant Writer

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
09.2008 - Current
  • Grant Writer for organization that secured over $2 in Funding since 2008
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations and insured quality assurance over expenditures, and procurements and contract compliance
  • Director of legislative outreach to DC Council and advocacy work on behalf of Out-of-School Time funding and supervised administrative trainees and coordinated policy in all aspects of youth job training and life skills development
  • Conducted all administrative and interagency engagements concerning financial, grant management and compliance
  • Wrote all Grants solicitations for Organization including Federal Government, Local Government, Corporations, and Private Foundations
  • Acquired social capital with various community activists and leaders for future contact agreement.

Student Tutoring Services Coordinator

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Developed curriculum that enhanced chemistry and overall science skills for adolescent students struggling with class assignments
  • Created new Curriculum that enhances S.T.E.M Career training for Black youth
  • Implemented all curriculum with student sessions.

Laboratory Technician

Dean Foods
07.2003 - 04.2006
  • Performed routine analytical, physical, evaluation of incoming raw materials, intermediates, in process, and finished products to ensure compliance with relevant specifications and legal regulations
  • Extensive use of Charm Rapid One Step Assay (R.O.S.A) SL-6 Beta-Lactam test Strips to determine all six FDA required antibiotic drugs in raw milk
  • Preformed direct microscope count, Standard Plate and coliform count plating
  • Conducted troubleshooting of lab equipment and the performance of routine and non-routine testing and tasks
  • Familiarized with plant Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (H.A.C.C.P)
  • Performed all test according to standard operating procedures (S.O.P) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).

Research and Laboratory Assistant

Morgan State University
09.2002 - 05.2003
  • Prepared solutions for over 25 general chemistry laboratory classes by weighing solids and diluting liquids
  • Performed Method and research development in efforts to create a new laboratory manual.

Education

B.S. Chemistry -

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Federal Workforce Initiatives

Out-School Time Workforce Program
WASHINGTON DC - DOES
03.2024

Skills

    Community Organizer and Youth Developer

  • Leader in Community constituent affairs, for DC families and youth workforce development policies and procedures

    • Computer

  • MS-Word, Excell, and Power Point software operations
  • Excellent Writing and Public Speaking proficient skills
  • Effective leadership competences for organizing local community sensitive needs, to circumvent frustratioms to achieve realistic fact-finding realistic outcomes via detailed research that validate needed outcomes
  • Value an intense work environment, as a charismatic listener tor effective critical analysis and input, purppsed to ensure the best work results for specific services and needs of East of the RIver constituents
  • DC Public Education Campaigns
  • Yvette Alexander 2012
  • Kenyan McDuffie 2012
  • Anita Bonda 2013
  • Murial Bowser 2014
  • La Ruby May 2015

Careerbio

After Graduating with a Chemistry Degree and working in private industry, Kendall changed careers to working the nonprofit sector. Specializing in at risk youth and their families, Kendall Joined the nonprofit organization Amy Jacques Garvey Institute as Executive Director since 2007 under his leadership over 4500 Black youth have successfully received youth workforce development training and support including obtainment of subsidized employment, college placement as well as English and math tutoring. The Amy Jacques Garvey Institute (AJG) is grassroots BIPOC led non-profit focused on serving youth and families in Washington DC.

References

  • Gloria Hightower, Friends of Carter Barron - Director, 202 971 2242
  • Anthony Lorenzo Green, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7C04, 202 600 9834

Affiliations

  • American Chemical Society Member
  • Executive Member of Friends of Carter Barron
  • Non-profit of America Member

Timeline

Director of Legislative Outreach

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
09.2011 - Current

Executive Director / Grant Writer

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
09.2008 - Current

Student Tutoring Services Coordinator

Amy Jacques Garvey Institute
04.2006 - 09.2008

Laboratory Technician

Dean Foods
07.2003 - 04.2006

Research and Laboratory Assistant

Morgan State University
09.2002 - 05.2003

B.S. Chemistry -

Morgan State University

Federal Workforce Initiatives

Out-School Time Workforce Program

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