Rhokeisha Ford
Bronx,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking organization leader and entreprrenuer with proven record of accomplishment in Educational and Non-profit arenas offering 23 years of career excellence. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous social justice improvements. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
RNF Innovations LLC
Bronx, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Led startup and opening of RNF Innovations LLC.
- Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
- Negotiated key initial contracts and established plans to formalize structure and support growth.
- Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development of employee culture.
- Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce business mission.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
Director of Programs
Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub
New York, NY
05.2020 - Current
- Coordinated, Community Engagement projects and programs and supervised staff to sustain organizational operations and champion organizational mission.
- Collaborated with various parties involved in program to evaluate successes and failures as well as develop new partnerships and make proactive changes.
- Coordinated all programming for the West Harlem Community Reentry and Restoration Project for returning citizens.
- Increased LRYOH program effectiveness by implementing strategic operational improvements.
- Created comprehensive progress reports on all programs to show progress.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for all workers.
- Engaged closely with program participants to uncover issues, determine appropriate solutions and offer assistance.
- Co-Developed advanced workforce development training focused on education and career development, resume building, interview techniques and documentation.
- Developed Life skills programming consisting of independent living skills, financial management, decision making and community engagement.
- Assist with the coordination of all community outreach.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Deputy Director
Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub
New York, NY
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Lead, train, and coach LRYOH staff and participants in relevant program initiatives.
- Assist the Director with the Implementation, development, of the LRYOH partner programming, ensuring high quality of program services, and rigorous evaluation.
- Authored narratives, messages and other communications materials for mass distribution.
- Supported Fiscal Manager in the execution of purchase and service contracts, reviewing agreements and interfacing with vendors and clients to direct complete fulfillment of contractual obligations.
- Oversaw and enhanced LRYOH program plans and operations strategies.
- Represented company at professional conferences and meeting appearing on behalf of the Executive Director.
- Set agenda, organized planned and managed program operations, updates and new implementations.
- Managed business event and operations calendars.
- Organized and oversaw all programmatic services which included Academic Support, Family Support, Recreational, Health, Housing support Justice support and workforce development.
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
Assistant Principal
Young Women's Leadership School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Principal
Academy for Social Action
New York, NY
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 45 staff members.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Created thought-provoking, stimulating learning environment for students and positive, education-driven setting for instructors.
- Monitored student discipline actions and worked with teachers to standardize behavior requirements across school.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Assistant Principal
John F. Kennedy High School
Bronx, NY
09.2006 - 06.2011
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
Instructional Support Specialist
Region 1
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed trainings, materials, professional development opportunities for school staff.
- Improved Special Education departments by working closely with Principals to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and ensure compliance mandates.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Under the leadership of the Regional Superintendent , support Principals in the improvement of instruction for students with special needs.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Literacy Coach
MS 391
Bronx, NY
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Created training for teachers in innovative literacy progrrams.
- Develop and maintain action plans for Literacy teachers.
- Develop and implement professional development modules.
- Provide demonstration lessons for literacy classes 6th – 8th grade.
Teacher
MS 391
Bronx, NY
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Implement an IEP and Standard driven Literacy, Social Studies, Math and Science program.
- Develop a behavior plan and maintain documentation records for an 8th grade inclusion class.
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
Education
Master of Science School - Administration And Supervision
Bank Street College of Education
09.2002 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science Special - Education
CUNY City College
09.1995 - 08.1999
Teacher Leader Certificate Teacher Leadership -
Bank Street College of Education
New York, NYAdvanced Community Leadership Certificate Advanced Community Leadership -
CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
New York, NYSkills
Recruitment and hiring
undefinedTimeline
Startup Founder
RNF Innovations LLC
03.2021 - Current
Director of Programs
Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub
05.2020 - Current
Deputy Director
Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub
10.2017 - 05.2020
Assistant Principal
Young Women's Leadership School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Principal
Academy for Social Action
09.2011 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal
John F. Kennedy High School
09.2006 - 06.2011
Instructional Support Specialist
Region 1
09.2004 - 06.2005
Literacy Coach
MS 391
09.2003 - 06.2004
Master of Science School - Administration And Supervision
Bank Street College of Education
09.2002 - 11.2004
Teacher
MS 391
09.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science Special - Education
CUNY City College
09.1995 - 08.1999
Advanced Community Leadership Certificate Advanced Community Leadership -
CUNY School of Labor And Urban Studies
Teacher Leader Certificate Teacher Leadership -
Bank Street College of Education
Similar Profiles
Sana AlamSana Alam
Manager Digital Project Management at RNF Technologies Private LimitedManager Digital Project Management at RNF Technologies Private Limited
SONIYA SONIYA null
Associate Project Manager at Resourcifi Inc | RNF Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Associate Project Manager at Resourcifi Inc | RNF Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Kiley NobleKiley Noble
Consultant at Lp Innovations Llc - Quality Tile Installation ServiceConsultant at Lp Innovations Llc - Quality Tile Installation Service
Yessica HernandezYessica Hernandez
Store Manager at Rite Aid PharmacyStore Manager at Rite Aid Pharmacy
Erica MannErica Mann
Food Pantry Services at Fortune Society’s 10 Week Transitional Work ProgramFood Pantry Services at Fortune Society’s 10 Week Transitional Work Program