Thomasina Colbert

Work History

Durham Center For Senior Life

02.2024 - Current

Lead and manage two senior centers, overseeing staff, programs, budgets, grants, and compliance.
Increased program participation by 10% through targeted outreach and marketing strategies.
Reduced operating expenses by 15% in 1 month through strategic budget management and cost-saving measures.
Completed successful accreditation process, achieving Center of Excellence status and recognition for quality programs by State of North Carolina.
Coordinate outreach, marketing, and communication efforts to promote programs and services.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to staff, volunteers, and program participants.
Engage in community partnerships, advocacy efforts, and fundraising activities for program sustainability.

North Chatham Elementary School

08.2022 - 08.2023

Increased student engagement by 25% by incorporating hands-on activities and technology integration in lessons.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Oxon Hill Science And Technology High School

08.2019 - 04.2021

Taught 9th-12th grade classes, including Foundations of Technology, Adv. Design Applications, and Engineering & Design.
Led classes in classroom and virtually during pandemic, responsible for curriculum development, facilitation, and delivery.
Utilized best practices to promote student knowledge and skills development, earning excellent performance evaluations.
Implemented peer mentoring program resulting in 40% decrease in disciplinary incidents and improved student behavior.

City Of Houston

01.2013 - 12.2013

Trained 200+ individuals in technology skills, leading to 62% increase in digital literacy among community members.
Streamlined training processes, reducing program delivery time significantly while maintaining high-quality standards.
Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
Designed and delivered technology training programs for underserved communities.
Managed office space modifications and supported technology training efforts.
Provided strategic solutions and program evaluations for continuous improvement.
Designed custom training materials specifically tailored to suit diverse learning styles within organization.

City Of Houston Department Of Health & Human Services

01.2010 - 12.2013

Managed $10 million budget, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
Successfully negotiated MOU between HHS and CPS to reduce number of children placed in conservatorship of State
Managed financial operations, budgets, and program evaluations.
Supervised teams, provided leadership, and implemented organizational strategies.
Coordinated special projects, vendor management, and stakeholder communications.
Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
Built and managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.

City Of Houston Department Of Health & Human Services

07.2007 - 07.2013

Led team of 20+ employees, achieving 95% employee satisfaction rate through effective leadership and mentorship.
Successfully negotiated contracts, resulting in 15% cost reduction in vendor services while maintaining service levels.
Established partnerships, managed resources, and achieved program goals.
Provided leadership, guidance, and training to teams for enhanced performance.
Ensured compliance with grant regulations by developing policies procedures governing administrative operations within organization.