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Megan Gallagher Cohen

Garwood,NJ

Summary

Dynamic program supervisor with extensive experience at Westfield Area Y, excelling in budget management and staff training. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a safe and engaging environment for participants. Strong communicator and organized leader, adept at conflict resolution and performance evaluation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Garwood Program Supervisor

Westfield Area Y
Clark, NJ
09.2024 - Current
  • Oversee program registration and participation.
  • Hire, train, and oversee staff.
  • Manage bi-weekly payroll.
  • Uphold state licensing regulations.
  • Create weekly staffing schedule.
  • Oversee budget.
  • Conduct and administer trainings.

Camp Unit Director

Westfield Area Y
Garwood, NJ
06.2016 - Current
  • Plan lessons and activities in accordance with program goals and needs of children.
  • Provide staff with daily schedule and oversee daily functions.
  • Keep accurate, up to date records and open communication with overseeing supervisor.

Camp Programs Administrator

Westfield Area Y
Westfield, New Jersey
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed daily administrative tasks for camp programs and member services.
  • Organized camper registration through CCC and Amilia.
  • Researched and booked camp field trips through outside vendors.

Director Designee

Garwood Family Center
Garwood, New Jersey
08.2018 - 06.2024
  • Under the supervision of the Director, responsible for the overall daily operations.
  • Create weekly staffing schedule for the center.
  • Overseeing curriculum, health, welfare and safety of all program participants.

School Age Child Care Coordinator

Garwood Family Center Y
Garwood, New Jersey
08.2016 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for maintenance and overall daily operations of School Age Program site.
  • Maintain education, health, welfare and safety of members enrolled in program.
  • Possess strong organizational and administrative skills.

Lead Teacher Early Learning

Garwood Family Center Y
Garwood, New Jersey
09.2015 - 08.2023

Assistant Teacher Early Learning

Garwood Family Center Y
Garwood, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2016

Education

CDA - Child Development Associates - Child Development Associates

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
01.2013

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Psychology

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
01.2008

High School Diploma -

Arthur L. Johnson High School
Clark, NJ
01.2007

Skills

  • Punctual
  • Great time management skills
  • See tasks through to completion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Nimble to jump from task to task
  • Extremely organized in both work space and record keeping
  • Budget management
  • Staff training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operations management
  • Event coordination
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance evaluation
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Basic First Aid, Westfield Area Y, 2006, Certified in basic first aid and EPI pen administration.
  • CPR Pro, Westfield Area Y, 2006, Certified in CPR and Oxygen Administration.

Timeline

Garwood Program Supervisor

Westfield Area Y
09.2024 - Current

Camp Programs Administrator

Westfield Area Y
01.2024 - 08.2024

Director Designee

Garwood Family Center
08.2018 - 06.2024

School Age Child Care Coordinator

Garwood Family Center Y
08.2016 - 09.2022

Camp Unit Director

Westfield Area Y
06.2016 - Current

Lead Teacher Early Learning

Garwood Family Center Y
09.2015 - 08.2023

Assistant Teacher Early Learning

Garwood Family Center Y
09.2015 - 06.2016

CDA - Child Development Associates - Child Development Associates

Union County College

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Psychology

Union County College

High School Diploma -

Arthur L. Johnson High School

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