Shartrina White
Longmont,CO
Summary
Visionary executive leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic organizational leadership, program development, and operational excellence in educational and community-based programs. Demonstrated success in transforming programs, increasing efficiency, and fostering a high-performance culture. Expertise in financial management, compliance, volunteer engagement, and innovative problem-solving. Results-oriented professional dedicated to driving impactful change and achieving sustainable outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Education
Butterfly Pavilion
01.2023 - Current
- Lead education programs, exhibits, and volunteer engagement as a member of the executive team
- Oversee planning, management, and implementation of all education programs
- Support exhibit development strategy and improvement efforts
- Identify alternative funding sources, including grants and donor support
- Lead design, development, and installation of exhibits
- Spearhead strategic growth of volunteer engagement
- Established successful partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide valuable resources for both students and staff.
- Enhanced overall curriculum quality by leading the development and implementation of innovative educational programs.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on curricula design projects resulting in more cohesive lesson plans aligned with national educational standards.
Executive Director
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Established strategic direction, implemented quality metrics, and led diverse projects
- Developed plans resulting in 30% increase in annual donations
- Provided organizational leadership, collaborating on long-term goals and strategies
- Maintained fiscal integrity, managing budget and promoting public awareness
Executive Director
YMCA READS, Florida State Alliance of YMCA's
01.2013 - 09.2019
- Expanded state program from 15 to 39 sites, increasing budget from $760K to $2.3M
- Wrote and managed state grants through the Department of Education
- Developed statewide standardized assessment to measure program effectiveness
- Ensured compliance with governmental, YMCA, and organizational requirements
Reading Coordinator
YMCA READS, South County Family YMCA
07.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed volunteer recruitment and retention for YMCA READS! Program
- Analyzed data to develop individualized lesson plans
- Developed family engagement strategies to support program objectives
Director of Education
Rush Neurobehavioral Center
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Conducted workshops on Executive Function for various stakeholders including parents, schools, and communities in the US and globally.
- Offered consultation services to enhance instructional practices for Chicago area schools.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Computer Science, Reading Endorsement
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.1991
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Organizational Leadership
- Financial Management & Budgeting
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Volunteer Engagement
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collaborative Partnerships
- STEM Programs
- Educational leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Vice President of Education
Butterfly Pavilion
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
10.2019 - 12.2022
Executive Director
YMCA READS, Florida State Alliance of YMCA's
01.2013 - 09.2019
Reading Coordinator
YMCA READS, South County Family YMCA
07.2007 - 12.2012
Director of Education
Rush Neurobehavioral Center
01.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Computer Science, Reading Endorsement
Purdue University
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