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Sarah Ullmer

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced Program Manager skilled in coordinating and organizing all aspects of training, communication and participant engagement. Brings years of experience working in service based small and mid-sized organizations. Expertise in compassionate partnership management and relationship development. Values based and grounded in martial arts, and bodywork as regular somatic practices.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

PATHWAYS
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized over 70 volunteer providers, new participant orientation, and partnership and program development, with a specific focus on offering a variety of complementary health services
  • Provided direct support to seniors, individuals living with chronic health conditions, and caregivers
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team

Chief Program Officer, Senior Program Director, National Service Director, Director of Training

MINNESOTA ALLIANCE WITH YOUTH
10.2011 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw all aspects of multiple statewide programs, including 200-member AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Corps, 27-member VISTA Co-hort, 200-member Emergency Response Initiative Summer Program, and Minnesota Youth Council
  • Built and maintained positive, long-term strategic relationships with over 70 partner organizations
  • Directly supervised 7 full-time staff, conducting individual meetings, providing performance reviews, and fostering leadership development
  • Led training team supporting AmeriCorps members, including budget management, curriculum development, and facilitation of in-person and virtual trainings for diverse groups of members and supervisors (school and organizational leaders)
  • Facilitated participatory collaborative team meetings to achieve organizational goals
  • Managed yearly host site application process, reviewing and communicating with external sites
  • Completed progress reports for funders, demonstrating impact of programs and services
  • Supported integration of programs and services with focus on long-term strategy and racial equity.

Youth Initiatives Director

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
09.2007 - 08.2011
  • Provide service-learning training and professional development for adults and youth, locally, nationally and globally
  • Organize and coordinate all aspects of National Youth Leadership Training and National Youth Advisory Council
  • Assist and support planning and implementation of that National Service-Learning Conference
  • Supervise multiple staff members
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners

Special Consultant, Camp Director, Assistant Director, Education Program Coordinator

YOUTHCARE/CAMP SUNRISE
06.2000 - 05.2007
  • Interviewed, hired and supervised diverse group of 21 youth and adult staff, lived and worked in diverse multicultural community
  • Interviewed, trained and supported volunteers from AmeriCorps and corporate stakeholders
  • Planned and directed all aspects of residential summer youth development program and camp for youth from Minneapolis and St
  • Paul, assisted with fundraising
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Youth Advisory Council and Community Service Stars youth programs

Education

2020-21 Cohort -

SHANNON INSTITUTE
Minneapolis, MN

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach -

COACHES TRAINING INSTITUTE
06.2014

Massage Therapy -

Northwestern Health Sciences University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2009

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies -

MACALESTER COLLEGE
Minneapolis, MN
05.2000

Skills

    • Program Management
    • Training Design
    • Partnership Management
    • Facilitation
      • Process Improvement
      • Community Outreach & Engagement
      • High Achiever
      • Team Leadership

Additional Information

Massage Therapist

Taekwondo 2nd degree black belt

Unity & Hennepin Healthcare Volunteer

Proficient in Google Suite, Zoom, experience with CRMs, adaptable and quick learner


Timeline

Program Manager

PATHWAYS
09.2022 - 06.2023

Chief Program Officer, Senior Program Director, National Service Director, Director of Training

MINNESOTA ALLIANCE WITH YOUTH
10.2011 - 08.2021

Youth Initiatives Director

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
09.2007 - 08.2011

Special Consultant, Camp Director, Assistant Director, Education Program Coordinator

YOUTHCARE/CAMP SUNRISE
06.2000 - 05.2007

2020-21 Cohort -

SHANNON INSTITUTE

Certified Professional Co-Active Coach -

COACHES TRAINING INSTITUTE

Massage Therapy -

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies -

MACALESTER COLLEGE
Sarah Ullmer