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Mary Willis

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Highly dedicated and team oriented professional whose accomplishments reflects superior program development instincts, complemented with effective customer service skills with a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth. Adept at producing innovative programs and ideas that produce maximum results with minimal capital, and tenacious in seeking new funding sources. Strong knowledge of personal property acquisitions and disposals and office automation equipment. Communicative and team-oriented with proficiency in MS Office Suite software. Proven history of fostering camaraderie to meet team, individual and management objectives.

Confident and motivated employee eager to apply interpersonal and networking skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Fleet Manager

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
03.2016 - Current
  • Communicated with constituents with compassion
  • Collaborated with multiple Departments, agencies and staff to improve overall concerns and response times
  • Created and maintained documentation of constituent concerns and/or request
  • Coordinated meetings with department heads and constituents to discuss and resolve neighborhood concerns

  • Banks on community boards, panels, at neighborhood associations forums and various events
  • Collaborated with Federal, State and local groups to provide services
  • Strong relationships with faith-based community

Director of Afterschool Programing

New Orleans College Prep
City, STATE
08.2015 - Current
  • Hired to reorganize and lead $1.5M 21st Century Community Learning Center into compliance
  • Developed and implemented systems while using best practices for growth and sustainability
  • Responsible for the developing community partners; creating outreach events for specific community stakeholders to make them aware of opportunities to support
  • Collaborate with organizations in community
  • Research and apply for funding
  • Hired and supervised 47 academic and enrichment staff for four sites providing services for 350 participants
  • Consulted with local government representatives to understand community needs and strategize response plans
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to program services
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Youth Development Director

Dryades YMCA
City, STATE
02.2000 - 11.2013
  • Managed the day-to-day departmental operations of Youth Development and all agency “out of school” time initiatives; supervised staff employees, youth workers, volunteers, programs and/or processes; accountable for departmental expenditures and ensured adherence to budget; provided guidance to subordinate staff and evaluated performance; prepared or participated in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation; administered grants and grant-related communications; developed, implemented and maintained appropriate policies and procedures; developed and maintained community partnerships, outreach and collaborations; coordinated special events and fundraisers; recruited volunteers and supervised staff of 75 at multiple program sites in two parishes.
  • Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
  • Provided homework help and tutoring in specific subjects.
  • Verified program performance against goals by assessing regular reports, identified areas in need of improvement and handled service delivery, internal operations and program outreach.
  • Managed and operated a program designated as exemplenary LA Department pf Education

Education

Certification, NXLEVEL Business Startup -

12.2014

Certification, YUSA Organizational Leader -

01.2005

Master’s Degree - Public Administration, Non-Profit Management

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern University
05.1997

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Delgado Community College
05.1994

Skills

  • Works well with little supervision
  • Team player
  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Computer literate
  • Professional writing
  • Records maintenance
  • Leadership
  • Personnel management
  • Community relations
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability

Affiliations

Charter Board Member, Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Charter School Secretary, First Emanuel Baptist Church Secretary, Orleans Parish Democratic Committee Co-Founder, Family and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) Past President, Delgado Community College Alumni Association Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Honorable Discharge – United States Marine Corps

Timeline

Fleet Manager

Morgan State University
03.2016 - Current

Director of Afterschool Programing

New Orleans College Prep
08.2015 - Current

Youth Development Director

Dryades YMCA
02.2000 - 11.2013

Certification, NXLEVEL Business Startup -

Certification, YUSA Organizational Leader -

Master’s Degree - Public Administration, Non-Profit Management

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Southern University

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Delgado Community College

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