Nicole Rosenbaum
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic education and workforce program leader passionate about helping people and organizations grow through learning and collaboration. Combines classroom teaching experience with program management expertise to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that connect learners to opportunity. Known for creative problem-solving, strong relationship management, and the ability to translate complex goals into clear, actionable plans that support both participants and partners.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Officer, Workforce Development & Talent Cultivation
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland
12.2022 - Current
- Managed multi-million-dollar grant portfolio aligned with strategic priorities through due diligence, financial reviews, and impact analyses for executive leadership funding recommendations.
- Evaluated proposals and organizational capacities to assess risks and outcomes while structuring investments for maximum sustainability.
- Identified strategic investment opportunities through thorough research, data analysis, and community needs assessments.
- Built and nurtured high-trust relationships with nonprofits, employers, government agencies, and educational institutions to advance shared goals.
- Facilitated collaboration across sectors as a connector, aligning stakeholders toward common priorities and actionable solutions.
- Represented foundation publicly to strengthen partnerships, advance strategy, and elevate community voices in discussions.
- Led system-level initiatives focused on enhancing regional talent pipelines and improving service coordination to address structural barriers.
- Developed KPIs and tracked performance data to assess effectiveness and inform strategy for iterative improvements.
YouthBuild Program Manager
OhioGuidestone
Cleveland
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Exceeded Department of Labor performance benchmarks for enrollment, credential attainment, and job placement for over 100 young adults annually.
- Supervised multidisciplinary team to deliver academic and occupational training for workforce readiness.
- Established partnerships with employers and training organizations to enhance internship and job placement opportunities.
- Piloted virtual and hybrid learning formats to sustain program effectiveness during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ensured compliance with grant requirements while aligning program strategies with local labor market needs.
- Managed budget and resources efficiently to optimize overall program outcomes.
- Secured additional funding through philanthropic efforts and leveraged state and federal grants to expand capabilities.
Professional Development Coach / Cohort Lead
OhioGuidestone
Cleveland
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Mentored a pre-apprenticeship cohort of young adults to a 100% credential attainment rate, exceeding federal targets by 30%.
- Strengthened program delivery through trauma-informed engagement practices and continuous feedback loops.
- Served as a model classroom for new instructor training, funder visits, and recruitment efforts.
Elementary Teacher
Breakthrough Schools
Cleveland
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed and implemented learning experiences that enhanced academic skills and social-emotional development for 200 second-grade students.
- Built high-trust relationships with families and community partners to support holistic youth success.
- Collected and analyzed data on student progress to evaluate program effectiveness and inform improvement strategies.
- Facilitated problem-solving meetings with families, service providers, and school teams to align resources.
- Led extracurricular projects that promoted youth leadership and belonging within school.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state standards, catering to diverse learners’ needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Urban Studies, Certificate in Women and Gender Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.2015
Skills
- Strategic stewardship
- Data-informed decision making
- Program improvement
- Collaborative partnerships
- Systems alignment
- Budget oversight
- Community engagement
- Youth development
- Stakeholder collaboration and communication
- Program development and management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Training & facilitation
- Problem solving
Service - Professional Leadership Affiliations
- Board Member, Evergreen Cooperatives, Present
- Co-Chair, Cuyahoga Workforce Funders Group, Present
- Cleveland Economic Opportunity Fellow, Aspen Institute & Cuyahoga Workforce Leadership Academy, 12/5/23
Timeline
Program Officer, Workforce Development & Talent Cultivation
The Cleveland Foundation
12.2022 - Current
YouthBuild Program Manager
OhioGuidestone
04.2019 - 12.2022
Professional Development Coach / Cohort Lead
OhioGuidestone
07.2018 - 04.2019
Elementary Teacher
Breakthrough Schools
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Urban Studies, Certificate in Women and Gender Studies
University of Pittsburgh