Lamar Blankenship
Tampa,FL
Summary
Seasoned Youth Development Professional who is well-versed in modeling values like respect and responsibility and safety to youth with a hands-on approach. Also , I am a Analytical problem-solver with a forward-thinking mentality. Offering two years of related experience.Further More, I developed into a Knowledgeable youth support team member that can adept in assisting with program operations and promoting safety . Lastly, Working for the Boys and Girls club I learned how to become a Intuitive professional aiming to contribute better opportunities for youth . Well-versed in Verbal and written communication and I’m very confident and passionate in anything I set my mind too .
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club Of America
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
- Helped set appropriate goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to create challenges.
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Senior Youth Development
Boys and Girls Club Tampa Bay
11.2022 - Current
- Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes by effectively implementing and administering programs, services and activities for club members and visitors.
- Ensure the safety of club members during program participation onsite and offsite at all times.
- Monitor and evaluate programs to promote and stimulate program participation.
- Assist in the recruitment and registration of new members and participate in the club orientation process.
- Prepare lesson plans and various activities that ensure daily diverse programming for members.
- Provide guidance and role modeling behavior for club members.
- Contribute to a productive work environment by maintaining satisfactory attendance, participating in weekly staff meetings and various team-oriented activities.
- Assist with serving prepared snacks and perform required program-related clerical and housekeeping duties
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Club Director
Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay
08.2023 - Current
- Oversees the implementation and delivery of all daily operations, robust programs, and activities that facilitate achievement of organizational wide youth development outcomes.
- Oversees the identification and evaluation of opportunities to improve program effectiveness based on participation and achievement of stated goals; recommends modifications to improve program performance, as appropriate.
- Oversees the growth strategy for average daily attendance and overall membership.
- Coordinates agency budget development; monitors and report variances in revenues and expenditures.
- Ensures grant funded programs are executed on time and budget.
- Manages administrative and operational processes.
- Manages performance of assigned staff in achieving goals, provides technical assistance in program design, development, community relations and program operations.
- Plans and implements a staff development and training program.
- Develops collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, members, parents, families, and community organizations.
- Supports Board Committees, as assigned.
- Participates in activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs, services, and activities.
- Is an active member of the community who is the face of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay.
- Oversees proper record keeping for the program department.
- Maintains accurate and complete program outcomes and maintains that data for grant reporting and marketing purposes.
- Manages member behavior and parent related concerns.
- Oversees member management system and ensures accurate data & financial entries.
- Assists with special events as needed.
- Responsible for oversight of the daily food program to include but not limited to receiving, temperature documentation, meal distribution, and clean-up.
- Ensure Acknowledgement for Child Care Centers, Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirement for all Club staff.
- Established strong relationships with community partners to increase club visibility and promote collaboration opportunities.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members, providing constructive feedback on areas of strength as well as opportunities for growth
- Evaluated member feedback to inform continuous improvements in service offerings, ensuring customer satisfaction remained a top priority.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, CA10.2019
Skills
- Membership growth
- Performance management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Club Director
Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay
08.2023 - Current
Senior Youth Development
Boys and Girls Club Tampa Bay
11.2022 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Boys And Girls Club Of America
08.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
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