Roslynn Hyneman Ed.D.
Los Angeles ,CA
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Workforce Development Early Childhood Impact
YMCA of the East Bay
06.2023 - Current
- Direct the development and implementation of the YMCA Early Educator Apprenticeship Program including program policies and procedures that address the shortage of qualified workers in Head Start by recruiting participants from among the ranks of unemployed Head Start parents thereby offering workers an on-ramp to a career ladder that articulates to the K-12 education system
- Facilitated continued collaboration with Human Resources to implement the UKG hiring database, including job postings, recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified and mission-driven staff team
- Develop systems to facilitate relationship-building and ongoing communication with key stakeholders, including local unions and relevant workforce development board initiatives throughout the state
- Sustain partner and state funding of 4M and contributed to the development of grant-funded initiatives (e.g., grant proposals, monthly/ quarterly reports, program budgets, tracking invoices and expenditures), as well as monitor and manage department budgets related to staffing and resources devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives
Assistant Director, Multicultural Recruitment
Ursuline College
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Executed year-round territory travel in Ohio including budget management, high school visits, college fairs, alumnae networking, and community recruitment events
- Served as the department's representative for underserved student populations on campus events and select majors; counseled prospective students and families in in-person and virtual one-on-one/group meetings on the college process
- Applied data-driven methods to support, advocate for, and implement diverse student enrollment practices using internal student assessments, national data systems, and peer-reviewed research
- Actively facilitated and strengthened community relationships through partnerships including Say Yes to Education Cleveland, ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program, College Now, ESPERANZA, the Cleveland Rotary Club, and other organizations in the state
Academic Program Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services
Kent State University
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated mathematics, science, and humanities tutoring programs for over 300 TRIO grant-funded students
- Planned and facilitated cultural immersion opportunities, including Saturdays of Service, Summer Service Learning, Alternative Spring Breaks, and graduate school visits
- Initiated and sustained ongoing partnerships with on-campus departments and outside community members as well as upholding the following responsibilities
- Developed and implemented bi-weekly professional development meetings, which follow the College Reading and Learning Association certification requirements
- Held regular academic mentoring meetings with student caseload to initiate support, provide resources, and monitor students while encouraging their personal and professional development
- Supervised and hired graduate assistants, including over 50 Learning Assistants who provide post-secondary academic tutoring to students
- Reported on at-risk students, Student Access data, and programming budgets
Student Development Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound
Stark State College
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Recruited, interviewed, and assisted 65 grant-funded program students with standardized test prep, study skill development, and postsecondary enrollment processes
- Developed after-school college prep curriculum and facilitated pre-college workshops/seminars like STEM critical thinking activities FAFSA completions, and career exploration
- Planned program events such as parent meetings, college tours, and service-learning opportunities
- Collaborated with high school personnel, college faculty, admissions, and financial aid offices in leading seniors through the college application and transition process
Graduate Assistant, TRIO Upward Bound
Kent State University
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Coordinated students from three area high schools, grades eighth through twelfth grade
- Taught monthly Junior Achievement lessons in partnership with Barberton High School as well as other administrative duties
- Monitored student attendance
- Personalized academic curriculums for secondary and post-secondary plans
- Tracked and assessed students, using the Blumen database and Blackboard system
- Aided with afterschool curriculum, Saturday Academies, one-on-one sessions, and group facilitation
Graduate Assistant, Student Multicultural Center
Kent State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Collaborated campus-wide to support access, retention, matriculation, and success initiatives for students of color
- Responsible for training and supervising four students in coordinating the Sister Circle initiative
- Worked closely with and supported cultural student groups such as Black United Students, Native American Student Association, and Spanish and Latino Student Association Office of Health and Wellness and Family Planning Services
- Developed marketing strategies to increase student awareness of diversity in an effective learning environment
- Initiated the implementation of peer mentoring programs, networking, and culturally competent events
Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION - HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
St. Louis, Missouri08.2022
MASTER OF EDUCATION - HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, Ohio05.2016
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, Ohio05.2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Kent, Ohio05.2014
Skills
- Qualitative Research
- Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
- Project/Grant/Budget Management
- Supervision
- Workforce Development
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Software: IBM SPSS, Slate, ChildPlus, UKG, Guardian BCI, Harver/Checkster, Kurzweil 3000
Affiliations
- Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling
- National Association for College Admission Counseling
- Collaborative Initiative Training Institute
- Guiding the Way to Inclusion Grant Recipient
Presentations
- Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS) Networking Retreat, 'Asset Mapping; Building Apprentice Cohort Experience' (2025)
- Contra Costa Student Education Conference, 'Early Education Youth Apprenticeships' (2024)
- Contra Costa Office of Education, 'Teacher Apprenticeships' (2024)
- OACAC 'Liberatory Design Thinking Model' (2022)
- 'College Knowledge,' Ohio TRIO Student Leadership Conference (2022)
- NACAC Guiding the Way Grant Recipient (2019)
- 'The Art of Procrastination,' Ohio TRIO Student Leadership Conference (2017)
- 'Micro-aggressions,' The Ohio College Personnel Association Conference (2016)
Timeline
Director of Workforce Development Early Childhood Impact
YMCA of the East Bay
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Director, Multicultural Recruitment
Ursuline College
02.2019 - 05.2023
Academic Program Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services
Kent State University
08.2017 - 01.2019
Student Development Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound
Stark State College
08.2016 - 07.2017
Graduate Assistant, TRIO Upward Bound
Kent State University
08.2015 - 05.2016
Graduate Assistant, Student Multicultural Center
Kent State University
08.2014 - 05.2015
MASTER OF EDUCATION - HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATE - COMMUNITY COLLEGE LEADERSHIP
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIONS
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION - HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY
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