Versatile senior director highly experienced in and areas. Hands-on leadership and management background with a solid track record of success in process optimization and operational restructuring. Seeking a professional position with a growing operation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Literacy Programs
Beyond Basics
Southfield, Michigan
01.2023 - Current
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team, providing day-to-day management and helping to guide the direction and culture within the program department
Serves as the key point of contact for school district partners and community partners
Oversee the reporting and monitoring of organizational metrics and goals
Assisted and supported over 100+ Literacy Program Staff members in Michigan
Collaborated with the Development Department to build relationships with new partners and other organizations that could benefit from literacy intervention services
Support the program team in ensuring that all tutors were properly trained to provide exceptional tutoring services
Ensure that program data were accurately captured in the system and worked with the team to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the program data
Assist human resources to resolve employee relations issues and conduct staff reviews
Ensure that program staff meets expected deliverables based on student participation and enrichment implementation
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
01.2020 - 01.2023
Recruit, coach, and lead 25 management and line staff teams of a non-profit organization with 32k+ members
Promote DEI strategic plans and initiatives by instilling Girls in k-12 and adults with leadership development skills
Drive volunteer/membership growth and sustainability by training and mentoring volunteer teams to create and employ regional DEI strategic plans tailored to each geographical area's unique demographics
Verify appropriate allocation and utilization of $12M+ annually through forecasting, tracking expenditures, analyzing variances, and reporting budget nonconformities
Author 100+ grant proposals to acquire funding and manage funds totaling $800K+ annually to meet DEI outreach program goals
Build awareness and generate interest in Girl Scouts by founding a recruit outreach program for 4000 girls in K-8 grades, developing diverse talent pipelines, and converting the leads to members and volunteer troop leaders
Propel program growth and sustainability by cultivating partnerships with schools, churches, and other community organizations
Vice President of Programs
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
01.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Council Programs, Special Initiatives & Outreach
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
01.2012 - 01.2017
Program & Inside Sales Director
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
01.2005 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
01.1993
Associates Degree - Arts
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
01.1990
Skills
Team Building and Motivation
Key Performance Indicators
Core Values Management
Data Analytics
Pipeline Development
Team Management
Timeline
Senior Director of Literacy Programs
Beyond Basics
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Chief Program Officer
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
01.2020 - 01.2023
Vice President of Programs
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
01.2017 - 01.2020
Director of Council Programs, Special Initiatives & Outreach