TANYA PORTER
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Project Director with over 10 years of experience in leading large-scale social services and public administration projects. Skilled in strategic management, project execution, and fostering community partnerships. Biggest career achievement includes managing multi-sector projects that significantly impacted higher education attainment in a two county area. Proficient Program Director specializing in strategic planning, operational leadership, and improvements for projects. Bringing many years of experience in industry to new position with long-term potential for growth and advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida
04.2023 - Current
- Directed the execution of a $2.5 million higher education project, aligning with the Department of Education regulatory standards and increasing project scope by 20%
- Managed relationships with state and federal government organizations as well as community stakeholders, resulting in a 15% increase in participation
- Led a cross-functional team of 10 employees across 2 counties, 3 campuses, enhancing project collaboration and efficiency
- Implemented innovative evidence-informed technical strategies, which led to a 25% improvement in outreach and outcomes across project areas.
Program Coordinator
Veteran Student Success Center Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed a $1 million project with a focus on recruitment of military veteran college students and strengthening retention in underserved areas
- Cultivated donor relations that brought in additional donations
- Enhanced organizational capacity by leading talent acquisition and training for a team of 3 staff members and 4 student veteran work studies
- Orchestrated the strategic planning of new supportive services initiatives, improving service delivery to over 1,000 veterans and family members
- Negotiated and secured advantageous terms in major partnership agreements that led to new opportunities for mentoring and retention.
Outreach Case Manager Supervisor/SAMHSA SOAR Specialist
Opening Doors Northwest Florida
Pensacola, Florida
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Successfully directed street outreach project team, achieving a project completion rate of 95% on schedule
- Streamlined project reporting mechanisms, which enhanced decision-making and cut reporting times by 30%
- Fostered community relationships that supported the launch of a successful homelessness prevention campaign.
Education
Master's Degree in Public Service -
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
02.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
05.2016
Skills
- Strategic Management
- Program Development
- Project Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Oversight
- Multi-sector Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance standards and analysis
- Policy Implementation
- Partnership Development
Accomplishments
- Led Policy Development Initiatives
- Spearheaded policy and process reforms over three campuses, influencing policies and improving outcomes
- Optimized Project Execution
- Directed a project valued at $2.5 M, increasing efficiency while maintaining high compliance with U.S. Department of Education policies
- Streamlined Reporting Mechanisms
- Revised reporting practices, significantly cutting down reporting times and bolstering organizational decision-making.
Personal Information
Title: Project Director | TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers | Pensacola State College
Timeline
Program Director
TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers Pensacola State College
04.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Veteran Student Success Center Pensacola State College
01.2022 - 04.2023
Outreach Case Manager Supervisor/SAMHSA SOAR Specialist
Opening Doors Northwest Florida
04.2021 - 08.2021
Master's Degree in Public Service -
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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