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La'Shanique Gardner

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Service-oriented Site Director driven to promote growth various Educational Programs by providing exceptional leadership and decision-making. Forward-thinking leader with excellent communication and planning abilities. Ready to apply 14 years' experience in the Educational field to challenging new roles with long-term potential.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Director

Team First
11.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive. 45% Over-enrollment for parents interested in program.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

Program Director

Roads To Success
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Maintain relationships with school administration, funding agency, and other key partnerships
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.

Program Director

Aspira Of New York In
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Collaboratively engaged and consulted with School administration i.e, Custodial staff, SLT Meetings, Lunch aides/ Nutritionist to ensure that all safety guidelines, procedures, and schedules are properly attained for staff and students
  • Monitored all SACC Licenses, Lunch Rosters, attendance and staff files
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all program staff; communicate staffing needs to Managing Director and report staff hours on bi-weekly basis

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Berkeley College
New York, NY
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Global Enterprise Academy
The Bronx, NY
06.2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Project Coordination
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Reporting/Recruiting
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Management/Leadership
  • Early Childhood Development
  • DYCD Connect/CitySpan Proficient
  • Program Management

Timeline

Site Director

Team First
11.2022 - Current

Program Director

Roads To Success
10.2021 - 10.2022

Program Director

Aspira Of New York In
11.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Psychology

Berkeley College

High School Diploma -

Global Enterprise Academy
La'Shanique Gardner