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Montserrat De Jesus-Millan

Ogden,UT

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at YMCA of Northern Utah, enhancing youth development through innovative program coordination and staff management. Skilled in bilingual communication and problem-solving, I excel in fostering team growth and program quality improvement. Demonstrated success in grant compliance and cultivating positive community relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Youth Development

YMCA of Northern Utah
Ogden, UT
06.2022 - Current
  • Supported the mission of the YMCA, fostering community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
  • Managed 11-15 site coordinators, program assistants and subs and After School programs (ASP) sites, ensuring a culture of Achievement, Relationships, and Belonging for all participants.
  • Supervised and scheduled ASP staff, maintaining site coverage, and approving timecards and time-off requests.
  • Provided staff with day-to-day guidance, training, and support to ensure program compliance with state and local regulations.
  • Assisted with hiring, onboarding, and evaluating ASP team members, contributing to staff growth and program quality improvement.
  • Coordinated data tracking and reporting for grant compliance and supported UAN and DWS site visits.
  • Collaborated on curriculum development and program enhancement with directors and coordinators.
  • Oversaw summer day camp operations, including staff management, payroll, and supply coordination.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with schools, families, and YMCA departments to enhance program impact.
  • Expertise in youth behavior management and large-group facilitation.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of team development.
  • Grant writing and compliance experience.
  • CPR/First Aid Certified (including infant/child certification).
  • Familiarity with diverse populations and multilingual community.

Partner Manager

Pinterest
Ogden, Utah
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: MarketStar | Ogden, Utah
  • Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth
  • Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps
  • Identify, recruit, and onboard new Pinterest advertisers
  • Use an analytical approach to understand and solve some of our advertiser's toughest business problems
  • Train and educate advertisers on the Pinterest solution including how to create and optimize campaigns
  • Manage advertisers through the entire sales process from prospecting to activation
  • MarketStar | Ogden, Utah

Childcare Center Director

Little Seed Evolution Child Care Center LLC
Ogden, Utah
03.2010 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Ogden, UT
  • Office management
  • Credit Card, checks, and cash handling
  • Collecting Payments
  • Direct Staff Meetings
  • Attend Conferences and new training to trained the Staff
  • Managing the curriculum
  • Overseeing physical facilities
  • Interviewing and hiring staff
  • Ensuring compliance with local and federal laws governing child care
  • Answered phones, greeted parents, explaining our program and what the Center can offer, show the Center, and enrolling children
  • Monthly calendars and newsletters
  • Driving the children to and from school
  • Translate English-Spanish as needed (including staff meetings)
  • Supervise each class and make sure the staff is performing well in their job description
  • Staff scheduling
  • Summer Program activities, field trips, activities
  • Lead Preschool graduation, Christmas Program, Carnivals, Fundraiser, Open House, Book fairs, Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Immunizations Database
  • ASQ3 (Ages and Stages) & Social Emotional administer the questionnaires and enter the database
  • Perform any duty from the cook, substituted teacher, lead teacher, driver, etc if we are short on staff
  • Helping the children with challenging behavior
  • Deal with all the parents and address any concerns they may have
  • Organize each child file following the State Regulations
  • CCQS (Child Care Quality System) is based on ITERS and ECERS
  • After School Program Network
  • Career Ladder Level 8
  • CDA (Child Development Associate Credential since 2013)
  • Worked in the TEACH program
  • (Scholarship for Early Childhood Associate)
  • Make sure the work environment is positive maintaining teamwork and making sure the children are safe and feel love and accepted
  • Experienced working with low-income and dysfunctional families
  • Ogden, UT

Teacher

Lil' Buckaroo Child Care Center
Ogden, Utah
04.2006 - 10.2009
  • Company Overview: Ogden, Utah
  • Weekly Lesson Planning
  • Researches best practices and new methods for educating young children
  • Devises new and creative ways to help children develop social skills and intellectual abilities
  • Oversees children's interactions with one another
  • Implements proper discipline when children are poorly behaved
  • Designs creative projects and activities for children
  • Assists children in completing projects
  • Organizes and supervises outdoor activities and recess
  • Creates and manages daily schedule of events and activities
  • Meets with parents to discuss the progress of individual children
  • Administers first aid as needed
  • Addresses and helps resolve problematic or emergency situations
  • Orders classroom or daycare center supplies
  • Addresses parent questions and concerns
  • Ensures that center and/or classroom is clean and well organized
  • Ogden, Utah

Education

Early Childhood Education -

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
12.2022

Child Development Associate Credential -

Council for Professional Recognition
Washington, DC
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Ogden High School
Ogden, UT
05.2005

Bussiness Technology -

Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden, UT
05-2005

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Staff management
  • Bilingual
  • Cash management
  • Credit card management
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Honest advocate for the needy
  • Bilingual
  • Multitasking
  • Detail-oriented problem solver
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Employee relations
  • Program coordination
  • Staff coordination
  • Timecard Management
  • Google drive

Volunteer Experience

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Draper, UT, 09/01/14, 03/01/15, Educated guests about the animals to exceed their experience., Assisted guests in anything they needed to make their visit more enjoyable., Cleaned the exhibits., Helped in the fundraiser nights organizing, decorating, assisting the guests., Learned about each exhibit and animals., Decorated for the Holidays.

Community Service

Pathfinders Director- Youth Group 5 years

Adventurers Club Director- Children Group 2 years

Over 20 years of dedicated service supporting refugees and individuals experiencing homelessness.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Some Portuguese
  • Some Bengali

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Bengali
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Living Our Cause Award- YMCA of Northern Utah

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Youth Development

YMCA of Northern Utah
06.2022 - Current

Partner Manager

Pinterest
09.2021 - 02.2022

Childcare Center Director

Little Seed Evolution Child Care Center LLC
03.2010 - 07.2021

Teacher

Lil' Buckaroo Child Care Center
04.2006 - 10.2009

Early Childhood Education -

Weber State University

Child Development Associate Credential -

Council for Professional Recognition

High School Diploma -

Ogden High School

Bussiness Technology -

Ogden-Weber Technical College

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