Kenna Williams
Program Manager
Oakland,CA
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 6 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
TAY Program Manager
LYRIC
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Manages the planning, implementation, and evaluation of 3 programs under Career Development (18-24) department.
- Leads formal and informal evaluations/needs assessment processes and presents program learnings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to provide additional resources and opportunities for participants.
- Ensures contract compliance, including program reporting/evaluations, data management, and relationship management with contract liaisons.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Health & Advocacy Program Coordinator
Girls Inc of Alameda County, Oakland
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Created and implemented engaging and innovative curriculum for ACT and HEART programs that are gender inclusive, trauma-informed and culturally responsive.
- Cultivated productive leadership team to drive improvements by increasing overall attendance to 89% for ACT & HEART at two separate sites.
- Developed and supervised 4 different staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Fostered relationships with community members to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing in local areas.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Teacher
One Purpose School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Meet with Teaching Team, Principal, and Instructional Coach quarterly to analyze and evaluate benchmark data to inform future curricular decisions.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs while managing 87 tutors effectively.
- Maintained positive relationships within the school community to create a welcoming environment for students, volunteer tutors, faculty/staff.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning challenges with proactive approaches.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
Corps Member
Jumpstart
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children's language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 18 partner children while increasing adult support in the learning environment.
- Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory/practice, language/literacy development, leadership skills and communication with families.
- Coordinated team administration, including facilitating well organized team meetings, managing notes and communicating regularly with classroom teachers as well as supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Politics
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 01.2016 - 05.2005
Skills
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Timeline
TAY Program Manager
LYRIC
04.2021 - 07.2023
Health & Advocacy Program Coordinator
Girls Inc of Alameda County, Oakland
08.2018 - 03.2020
Teacher
One Purpose School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Politics
Saint Mary's College of California
01.2016 - 05.2005
Corps Member
Jumpstart
09.2013 - 05.2016
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