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Roland Fouche

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Senior leader experienced in supporting initiatives focused on making a difference in the community, with a proven track record of success in developing staff and programs while fostering Board & community support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Residence Director

McGaw Y.M.C.A
01.2020 - Current
  • · I've developed community partnerships that created employment opportunities for our residents.
  • · I've introduced Data management software that allowed staff to track over 50,000 service transactions, resulting in increased employment and Health and wellness, reducing homelessness for our housing insecure.
  • · currently sit on the Homelessness Task Force. Our goal is to continue to develop policies that address the needs of our community's homeless population.
  • · It implements best practices in housing policies and procedures, community outreach with stakeholders, and overseeing program services to promote housing stability, including eviction mitigation and wrap-around services.
  • · Led the adult residential housing team in understanding, embracing, and implementing the strategic directions throughout the residence programs and services
  • · Serves as a department liaison to Donors and the Board of Directors through the annual presentation
  • · Responsible for $638,000 in expenses and Revenue generation of 1,275,000
  • · Develop and administer program budgets
  • · Oversees information management system and protocols for the residence program.

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST

CITY OF EVANSTON
01.2016 - Current
  • Collaborate with community organizations to identify needs, designing and implementing services and programs that serve diverse groups of residents
  • Develop vital public-private relationships to build trust and partnerships; support the establishment and oversight of program budgets, as well as application administration
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Contract tracing for the Health Department
  • Lead housing advocacy and rights initiatives for marginalized communities
  • In collaboration with Evanston's Cradle to Career, introducing community-wide trauma-informed services through the Resilient Evanston initiative
  • Successfully identified and cultivated partnerships with childcare agencies in the community, culminating to services provided to single parent households
  • Works with Victim Advocates to provide services to Domestic violence victims.

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Led program management and community development activities to support homeless individuals with dignity and compassion
  • Negotiated contracts for fulfillment of services with external organizations; developed and spearheaded special projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Served as primary liaison to school administrators and staff
  • Evaluated and recommended improvements to administrative operations to enhance productivity
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Administered a $2M annual budget, implementing cost controls as necessary
  • Oversaw all operations related to a housing program that served 20+ families coping with a range of challenges and disabilities
  • Designed effective curriculum in partnership with parents and school officials.

Education

Mastering Grant Writing -

University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
2015

Master of Arts - NON PROFIT MANAGEMENT

KELLER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL
2009.04 - 2011.06

Bachelor of Arts - Administration & Justice

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, IL
2002

Skills

  • Areas of Expertise include:
  • Data Analysis
  • Non-profit Administration
  • Budget Oversight
  • Program Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Project Management
  • Staff Training & Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

Diversity Equity Inclusion committee YMCA -CurrentEvanston Homelessness Task Force – Current Housing and Social Service Network – Y of the USA – Current Rapid Response Team, Evanston, IL, 2020Member, Hoarding Task Force, CurrentMember, Evanston Cradle to Career Program, 2020Board Member, Family Promise, 2016 – 2017Executive Board Member, Alliance to End Homelessness, 2014Member, Alliance to End Homelessness Prevention & Planning Committee, 2014

Work Availability

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Timeline

Senior Residence Director

McGaw Y.M.C.A
01.2020 - Current

HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST

CITY OF EVANSTON
01.2016 - Current

Master of Arts - NON PROFIT MANAGEMENT

KELLER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
2009.04 - 2011.06

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS
01.2007 - 01.2015

Mastering Grant Writing -

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Administration & Justice

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

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