OCTAVIA YOUNGBLOOD
ST Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated Youth Development Professional with 20+ years of experience leading childcare and school-age programs. Proven ability to oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise multidisciplinary teams, and support high-quality services for children and families. Recognized for fostering safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
YMCA
ST Petersburg, USA
2018.01 - 2026.05
- Supervised 35 staff to ensure effective program delivery
- Directed and oversaw school age programs serving 700 participants, enhancing engagement and development opportunities
- Provided training to new hires to enhance youth development skills
- Forecast and maintain budget
- Chair lead of Christmas Program 900 kids
- Site Coordinator of ST Pete YMCA Prodigy Program
- Managed personnel and participant records to maintain compliance and support program operations
- Ensure staff remain in compliance with annual training
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ST Petersburg College
ST Petersburg, FL 2025.01 - 2026.07
ASSOCIATES DEGREE -
ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Skills
Administrative Data Entry & Record Keeping
Staff Recruitment, Training & Retention
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing Requirements
Participant & Personnel File Management
Budget Monitoring & Resource Management
Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
Quality Assurance & Program Evaluation
School Readiness & Early Learning Programs
JWB-FLEX Program Administration
Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
Community Partnerships
Communication & Relationship Building
Certification
- FLORIDA NOTARY
- CPR/FIRST ADULT and PEDIATRICS AED
- PRAESIDIUM GUARDIAN CERTIFIED, 06/01/24
- YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFIED, 07/01/24
- CHILD CARE STAFF CREDENTIAL
- CHILD CARE DIRECTORS CREDENTIAL
Timeline
BACHELOR DEGREE - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ST Petersburg College
2025.01 - 2026.07
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
YMCA
2018.01 - 2026.05
ASSOCIATES DEGREE -
ST PETERSBURG COLLEGE