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Nadine Martinez

Sr. Program Director
Norfolk,MA

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing people, projects, and initiatives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources. Outstanding at collaborating and coaching cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Program Director

West End House, Boys And Girls Club
Allston, MA
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed the Mindful Arts program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Maintained and updated program and grant related documents.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Established and maintained relationships with schools to enhance youth recruitment and retention.
  • Implemented training programs for staff.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.

Sr. Director of Visual and Performing Arts

West End House Boys & Girls Club
Allston, MA
05.2016 - 03.2022
  • Supervised and managed a team of 14 that included 6 full-time arts specialists, interns, and work studies in the areas of Dance, Music, Theater, Visual and Digital Arts for a population of approximately 400 students.
  • Developed and implemented transition of onsite programing to online format during COVID environment. This included the training and development of staff, safety protocol requirements, and support to Boston Public Schools programming by providing access to technology, social emotional support, and mentoring to the students.
  • Fundraising committee member in charge of the vision and execution of the Club’s Annual Gala that raises approximately $1 million yearly to sustain program operations.
  • Developed and supervised performance programming for the New Balance Foundation Pavilion that included organizations such as La Red de Medellin, US Army Bands, Grammy Music Education Coalition, Brookline Teen Center, and My Summer in the City Performance Event. This included creating training and mentorship opportunities for students in the areas of stage management and production.
  • Developed and managed partnerships for programming support with Berklee College of Music, MassArt, City Realty, MFA, Lesley University, Music and Youth Initiative, Linde Foundation, Klarman Foundation, Barr Foundation, and Coolidge Corner Theater.
  • Creation and content development consultant for Boys & Girls Club America Creates Program. An online learning community for artists of community-based organizations with a platform that maintains relevant professional development resources and serves as a connection hub across the country.

Independent Producer & Educator

Proyecto 3er Espacio, Inc
01.2005 - 11.2016

● Through independent proposals and grants, performed production of independent pieces at Festivals such as BAAD (Bronx Arts and Dance), White Wave Dance Festival - NY, and Performática Universidad de las Américas - Mx, Gardner Museum, and Museo de Arte de Puerto, sponsored by the Puerto Rico Institute of Culture, Office of Youth Affairs of Puerto Rico, and individual donors.

● Presented workshops and lectures in England, Mexico, Puerto Rico, New York, Boston, and Germany subjects that included choreography, performance, arts education for social change, and the importance of somatic practice and culture.

STEAM Consultant

Sociedad Latina
Boston, MA
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Education consultant in curriculum development, teaching strategies, and management for the STEAM Team program.
  • Provided guidance and instruction to middle school students with a Social Learning model via STEAM activities.

Dance Specialist

Bronx Charter School For The Arts
Bronx, NY
08.2006 - 06.2007


● Dance Specialist for students grades K to 6th responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and student assessments.

● As a member of the specialized arts team, supported fundraising activities as part of the school's $1,000,000 fundraising campaign.

Program Coordinator

University Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
10.2003 - 09.2004
  • Responsible for all faculty contracts and facilities coordination of the Coop Institute, Social Science Department.
  • Oversight of faculty payments and services.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.

Dance Specialist

Boston Public Schools And YMCA
Boston, MA
08.2001 - 07.2003
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for students grades K to 8th.
  • Taught in classroom dance classes to children of different grade levels.

Airman

US Air Force National Guard
10.1997 - 05.2003
  • Assigned to the Services Flight in charge of providing essential base operations to military personnel such as lodging, meals, water purification, fitness, and mortuary services.
  • Served during Operation Noble Eagle at Otis Air Force Base in response to the 911 attacks.

Education

Master of Arts - European Dance Theater

Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music And Dance
London, UK
09.2004 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.1996 - 05.2000

Skills

    Strategic and Effective leadership

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Accomplishments

  • National Professional of the Year Award, Boys and Girls Club, 2022
  • Berklee Urban Service Award Recipient 2019
  • Airman of the Year 1999

Affiliations

  • TPA (The Possessional Association, BGCA), Board Member, current
  • Norfork Community Council Board Member, current
  • National Arts Administrators of Color, 2018-2022
  • Creative Youth Development Impact Task Force, 2021-2022
  • Women of Color Leadership Circle of the Boston Foundation, 2022
  • Served in the Boys & Girls Club National Teaching Artist Advisory Council, 2019

Timeline

Sr. Program Director

West End House, Boys And Girls Club
03.2022 - Current

Sr. Director of Visual and Performing Arts

West End House Boys & Girls Club
05.2016 - 03.2022

STEAM Consultant

Sociedad Latina
09.2015 - 04.2016

Dance Specialist

Bronx Charter School For The Arts
08.2006 - 06.2007

Independent Producer & Educator

Proyecto 3er Espacio, Inc
01.2005 - 11.2016

Master of Arts - European Dance Theater

Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music And Dance
09.2004 - 12.2005

Program Coordinator

University Of Puerto Rico
10.2003 - 09.2004

Dance Specialist

Boston Public Schools And YMCA
08.2001 - 07.2003

Airman

US Air Force National Guard
10.1997 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

University of North Texas
08.1996 - 05.2000
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