Stanley J. Neron
Elizabeth,New Jersey
Summary
Successful Executive with over 25 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business and government initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
05.2019 - Current
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Managed budget of over 10 millions dollars for special projects and operations.
- Managed and directed 600 employees.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership, including City Officials, to strategically affect direction of operations.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of residents.
- Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Provided education and training for residents and staff to promote learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge in supportive environments.
- Redeveloped Parks and Playgrounds throughout City of Elizabeth improving open space and quality of life.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas
Commissioner
Elizabeth Board Of Education
01.2014 - Current
- Collected public input on proposed changes and gave appropriate weight to provided opinions.
- Articulated opinions and binding decisions through public presentations and written documentation.
- Served as finance chair for district with budget of over $500 million dollars.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Management oversight of Elizabeth Board of Education Superintendent
- Elected to fourth term as School Board Commissioner
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Restaurant Owner
First Republic Lounge And Restaurant,LLC
08.2013 - Current
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction for last ten years increasing sales by 40%.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Managed financial and business operations, including payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies
Executive Director
NEW JERSEY FOR HAITI
01.2010 - Current
- As executive director responsibilities include organizing immediate and long term relief efforts for Haiti.
- Duties include: fundraising, promotion, strategic planning, staff leadership and development, financial oversight and coordinating mission trips to Haiti with teams of 20 or more volunteers, medical professionals and stakeholders.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public
- Budget management of organization
- Specialized in disaster relief and urgent care management
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment
CEO
CITY OF ELIZABETH
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Directed operations, planning and administration of city departments.
- Managed City with population of over 140,000 residents.
- Attended public forums, events and informal meetings.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
Assistant Director
CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Responsible for assisting Director in administering and managing policy, programs and delivery systems to meet State and Federal requirements as well as local needs.
- It is also distinguished by providing highly responsible administrative and fiscal support to Director and assumes full responsibility in absence of Director.
- Health Services - assists Director in administration and management of clinical care systems and health services delivery systems and Agency programs including all activities associated with public health, animal control, community mental health, substance abuse, Affordable Care Act enrollment.
- Human Services Department- assists the Human Services Department Director in administration and management of the social service and human services delivery systems and Department programs including all activities associated with social services programs, employment & training programs, income maintenance and other related programs such as the Office of Youth Services and Office on Aging.
Supervisor
CITY OF ELIZABETH OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Supervise and operate City Wide Youth and Family Programs throughout the City of Elizabeth.
- Responsibilities include but not limited to programming city wide events for youth and families, identifying additional funding sources, manage and supervise over 80 staff members as well as managing a budget of a millions dollars, developing programs for family strengthening, youth mentoring along with grant writing and program supervision.
CEO
GRASSROOTS MANAGEMENT, INC
12.1995 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the careers of various Artists involved with the management organization.
- Also maintains the budget and handles all expenditures and accounting mattes.
- Supervises all related parties to the Artists and manage the Artists’ team.
Director
PROJECT L.E.A.P
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Coordinate citywide workshops and special events with the Elizabeth Adolescent Partnership for the youth of Elizabeth.
- Facilitate a working relationship with the after school coordinators across the city, and develop a rapport with their students.
- Responsibilities also included creating a resource manual that is accessible to all the sites that are members of the LEAP.
- S.O.A.R.
- (Special Opportunities for Achievement Services and Reawaking) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
National Representative
RED, BLACK, AND GREEN PROMOTIONS, INC
09.1997 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities include entertainment consultant for colleges and universities, as well as providing bookings for BET, HBO, Def Comedy Jam and comedy central comedians.
Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2001
- To oversee the facilitating of enriching programs for the after school program and summer day camp.
- Responsibilities include managing a staff of twenty-five, budget expenditures, and also assist in the identification of community and funding resources as well as program material.
Production Staff & Audience Coordinator
SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Responsibilities include audience coordinator for NBC television Productions.
- Assisted other line producers with events of the day
- Coordinated the needs of television production for the audience participation
- Worked closely with security, fire marshals and building administrations to make sure all safety protocols were met.
Corps member
URBAN SCHOOLS SERVICS CORPS, Elizabeth Board of Education
09.1996 - 08.1997
- Responsibilities included mentor, Parent Teacher liaison, and coordinator for United Boys Club, and Assistant Basketball Coach.
- Planned and launched large-scale events that boosted employee participation by 100%
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Camp Counselor
Sean “P Diddy Comb’s DADDY’S HOUSE SOCIAL PROGRAMS
07.1996 - 07.1997
- Responsibilities includes serving as counselor, workshop facilitator, mentor, and conflict mediator.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
Education
B.A - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ01.1997
MINOR - AFRICANA STUDIES
Kean University
Union, NJ01.1997
Faith Based Nonprofit Leadership Grant Writing Certificate -
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2001
Certificate -
Kean University
Union, NJ2006
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2005
1999
Skills
- Administrative
- Budget
- Conflict Resolution
- Special events
- Financial
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaker
- Leadership and development
- Management Training
- Mental health
- Mentoring
- Safety
- Strategic planning
- Training programs
- Workshops
Affiliations
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
New Jersey Parks and Recreation Association
National Parks and Recreation Association
NAACP
2019 Next City Fellow
Timeline
CEO
CITY OF ELIZABETH
07.2020 - 07.2020
Director
CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
05.2019 - Current
Commissioner
Elizabeth Board Of Education
01.2014 - Current
Restaurant Owner
First Republic Lounge And Restaurant,LLC
08.2013 - Current
Assistant Director
CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
01.2013 - 05.2019
Executive Director
NEW JERSEY FOR HAITI
01.2010 - Current
Supervisor
CITY OF ELIZABETH OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES
01.2007 - 01.2013
Director
PROJECT L.E.A.P
01.2003 - 01.2007
Program Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
01.2000 - 01.2001
National Representative
RED, BLACK, AND GREEN PROMOTIONS, INC
09.1997 - 01.2007
Corps member
URBAN SCHOOLS SERVICS CORPS, Elizabeth Board of Education
09.1996 - 08.1997
Camp Counselor
Sean “P Diddy Comb’s DADDY’S HOUSE SOCIAL PROGRAMS
07.1996 - 07.1997
CEO
GRASSROOTS MANAGEMENT, INC
12.1995 - 01.2009
Production Staff & Audience Coordinator
SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO
08.1995 - 08.1999
B.A - Public Administration
Kean University
MINOR - AFRICANA STUDIES
Kean University
Faith Based Nonprofit Leadership Grant Writing Certificate -
Kean University
Certificate -
Kean University
Volunteer
United Way of Greater Union County - New Jersey for Haiti Medical Mission Team
- Board Member
- Medical Mission Coordinator
American Lung Association
- Fundraising Volunteer
References
Available Upon request
Language
English
French / Haitian Creole
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