Nadia Fellows
Inglewood,California
Summary
Passion for youth programs that foster life-long learning, social development and fun! Forward-thinking leader with solid background developing and enhancing programs and curriculum writing. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Discovery Club PSP, Inc
10.2021 - Current
- Developed S.T.E.M curriculum using detailed instructional sequence and positive youth development principles
- Responsible for developing and facilitating training suite for onboarding new employees
- Developed CQI and management strategy
- Contributed to contract proposals, bids and pitch meetings
- Developed high-impact programs for optimal results, focusing on strategic planning and execution.
Assistant Director/Interim Branch Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Improved operational efficiency, quality, and output with continuous management of day-to-day operations and special projects.
- Facilitated team building and increased employee morale with introduction of comprehensive training programs
- Planned, administered, and controlled budgets, maintained financial records, and produced financial reports
- Supported development, implementation, and evaluation of multiple youth development programs for club with ADA of 140 participants
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Oversaw essential support services, business operations, and project planning
- Maintained updated knowledge of grant opportunities, including city and federal offerings, and supported proposal development
- Recruited, hired, trained, and terminated departmental personnel
Senior Trainer
CalSAC
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Consulted with organizational leadership to cultivate appropriate training modules to achieve desired outcomes
- Developed leadership potential at all ranks with targeted programs
- Built life-long and job-specific skills in employees using special training classes.
- Increased employee competency by developing and delivering comprehensive training programs.
Education Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Helped students excel by selecting optimal curricula, materials and technological resources
- Collaborated with lead staff to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives
- Enhanced performance of lead staff and support staff with continuous professional development
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor student progress, inform instructional strategies, and improve overall program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with parents, guardians, and stakeholders to address concerns related to student achievement or wellbeing.
- Recruited, trained and supervised volunteer staff in the execution of tutoring program that served an average of 50 students per academic year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAHigh school diploma -
Faith Baptist High School
Canoga Park, CASkills
- Employee development and capacity building
- Corporate Trainer
- Curriculum development
- Strategic planning
- Grant Management
- Event management
- Facilities management
- Partner development
- Innovation and Creativity
- Program Operations
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Trainer, David P. Weikart Center Youth Work Methods Series - 2019
- Certified Senior Trainer, California School Aged Consortium - 2017
Timeline
Program Director
Discovery Club PSP, Inc
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Director/Interim Branch Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
01.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Trainer
CalSAC
10.2017 - 06.2020
Education Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
08.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Northridge
High school diploma -
Faith Baptist High School
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