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MERRELL MCDUFFIE
Charlotte,NC
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Summary
Non-profit and education leader with 10+ years of experience leading youth programs, school partnerships, operations, and compliance initiatives. Proven track record managing teams, securing grant funding, and implementing data-driven systems that improve student and family outcomes.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Achieving Success On Purpose, Inc.Charlotte, NC
Program Manager
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Lead operations and program implementation for youth and family services supporting underserved communities.
- Supervise and coach program staff to ensure accountability, service quality, and consistent delivery.
- Secured and managed $250K+ in grant funding while maintaining compliance, reporting, and fiscal accountability.
- Developed data tracking systems to measure participation, outcomes, and organizational impact.
- Manage Bloomerang CRM systems to strengthen donor communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
- Build partnerships with schools, courts, and community agencies to expand referral pipelines and service access.
Fusion AcademyCharlotte, NC
Director of Operations & First Impressions
01.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Managed daily school operations, staff support functions, and compliance processes.
- Led staff onboarding and operational coaching to improve implementation consistency and service delivery.
- Coordinated compliance audits and institutional reporting with 100% accuracy.
- Managed CRM and student information systems to support records, family engagement, reporting, and communication workflows.
- Designed and implemented SOPs that improved operational efficiency and cross-department consistency.
The SEED School of MiamiMiami, FL
Executive Administrative Assistant
07.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Managed accreditation, compliance, and institutional documentation supporting operational readiness.
- Coordinated administrative processes for student services, school initiatives, and internal communications.
- Developed training resources and operational guides to improve staff consistency and implementation.
The SEED School of MiamiMiami, FL
Student Services Coordinator
08.2017 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated student services addressing academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs.
- Managed partnerships delivering enrichment, counseling, and intervention services for students and families.
- Facilitated parent, student, and staff engagement initiatives to improve participation and communication.
- Used student data and progress-monitoring systems to inform interventions and improve service effectiveness.
- Collaborated with school leadership and external stakeholders to strengthen program coordination and student success efforts.
City YearMiami, FL
Impact Manager
06.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Supervised and coached 8–12 direct service staff supporting student success initiatives.
- Partnered with school administrators and educators to align programming with student achievement goals.
- Analyzed attendance, literacy, and social-emotional data to strengthen interventions.
- Monitored program implementation and staff performance to ensure quality and accountability.
Education
Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts from Politics and Justice Studies
05.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Grant & Contract Compliance
- Staff Supervision & Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- School & Community Partnerships
- CRM Management
- Data Tracking & Evaluation
- Budget Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Implementation
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Timeline
Program Manager
Achieving Success On Purpose, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Director of Operations & First Impressions
Fusion Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025
Executive Administrative Assistant
The SEED School of Miami
07.2022 - 12.2022
Student Services Coordinator
The SEED School of Miami
08.2017 - 06.2022
Impact Manager
City Year
06.2016 - 07.2017
Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts from Politics and Justice Studies