Rian Drenzek
Stamford,CT
Summary
- Over ten years of non-profit management serving populations experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health, and substance use disorders.
- Program development and implementation based on quantitative and qualitative data.
- Strong advocate of teamwork, job excellence, and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Program Officer of Support Services
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
Stamford, CT
07.2017 - Current
- Leading Inspirica's support service programs, which have included: CT Rapid Rehousing Case Management and Housing Coordination, DMHAS Community Support Program, Inspirica's Internal Housing Coordination Program, Job & Housing Retention Case Management, Employment and Vocational Services, Financial Literacy & Job Coaching, Workforce Education, Early Childhood & Parenting Program for families with children 0-5, and Children's Services families with school-aged children
- Presentation to donors, foundations, and corporations as well as grant maintenance, including securing six-figure funding sources
- Creating programming and implantation of new and enhanced offerings to provide holistic model to meet individuals where they are and empower them to move toward economic and housing security
- Supervising, evaluating, and encouraging the professional growth of Support Services staff, including Program Directors and indirect staff
- Monitoring program performance and fulfillment of standards set by government contracts and philanthropic awards
- Participating actively as a senior leader of the organization in committees such as: Marketing and Core Branding, Training and Development, Spring Soiree (Largest Annual Fundraiser), Database Management, and Staff Events
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
- Provided key leadership to project managers, directors and other team members.
- Fostered team cohesiveness, positive workplace culture and support of staff.
- Led processes to set program goals, recommended timelines and organized resources needed to achieve goals.
Director of Jumpstart Career Program
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
Stamford, CT
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Management of Inspirica's employment services and vocational programs in addition to the facilitation of educational workshops for program participants.
- Provided direct education, coaching, mentoring and direction for life enrichment programming on-site.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
Director of Education
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
Stamford, CT
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Implementation, instruction, and adaption of educational workshops focused on soft skill development, life skills, and workforce readiness for Inspirica's residential programs as well as other social service agencies.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Adult Basic Education Teacher
Stamford Adult Learning Center
Stamford, CT
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Taught basic math, literacy, and employability skills to continuing education adults.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Tutor
Alternative Route To Success Middle School
Stamford, CT
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Created Social Studies and English lessons and projects for students enrolled in an alternative middle school due to social, behavioral, emotional difficulties and/or district expulsion.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Transitional Support Teacher
Stamford Adult Learning Center
Stamford, CT
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Instructed adult learners in social studies and basic mathematics at the transitional level in preparation for the GED exam.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History and Secondary Social Studies Education, Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT2009
Certification - Adult Education, External Diploma Program
State of Connecticut
Certification - Initial Educator's Certificate, Secondary Ed
State of Connecticut
High School Diploma - undefined
Sacred Heart Academy
Stamford, CT2004
Skills
- Performance Metrics
- Engaging Stakeholders
- Leadership and People Development
- Project Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Program Administration
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Chief Program Officer of Support Services
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
07.2017 - Current
Director of Jumpstart Career Program
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
12.2015 - 07.2017
Director of Education
Inspirica, Formerly St. Luke's Lifeworks
04.2012 - 12.2015
Adult Basic Education Teacher
Stamford Adult Learning Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Tutor
Alternative Route To Success Middle School
01.2011 - 07.2011
Transitional Support Teacher
Stamford Adult Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - History and Secondary Social Studies Education, Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
Certification - Adult Education, External Diploma Program
State of Connecticut
Certification - Initial Educator's Certificate, Secondary Ed
State of Connecticut
High School Diploma - undefined
Sacred Heart Academy