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URSULA COOPER-HUNTER

Bronx,NY

Summary

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Children & Youth Programs

BronxWorks
05.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.

Department Director-Children and Youth Programs

BRONXWORKS, INC.
04.2020 - Current
  • Lead department of 21 Children & Youth Programs consisting of Early Childhood to young adults 24 years of age (a total of 8,000 children and youth)
  • Overhauled staff clearance tracking system resulting in 100% staff clearance
  • Developed budget tracking procedure resulting in 50% increase in budget compliance and adherence to guidelines
  • Represent the programs point of view of the department to agencies, organizations, and general public
  • Collaborated with Fiscal Department to ensure continued strong fiscal controls
  • Initiated semi-annual department job fairs to attract qualified employees
  • Created Professional Development plan to retain department staff
  • Develop and preside over budgets totaling $15 million dollars in grants and government contracts
  • Maintain a culture that attracts, retains and motivates a top-quality diverse staff
  • Cultivate relationships with all constituencies: clients, volunteers, committees, community organizations, parents, and elected officials – resulting in funding increase
  • Collaborate with Department Leadership via bi-weekly meetings to establish quarterly goals and review overall program performance – 50% increase in superior quality ratings

Program Manager

NEW YORK EDGE, INC.
08.2014 - 04.2020
  • Led a portfolio of 8 school based after school programs for children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth grades located within the Bronx, New York and Manhattan -1650 school age children and 187 youth development professionals
  • Established partnership with local colleges/universities, creating pipeline of youth development candidates- 50% increase in eligible candidates
  • Developed and presided over budgets totaling over 3 million dollars in government and private funding – 98% funding utilized
  • Spearheaded a Program Improvement Plan (PIP)-for programs not meeting contractual obligations-90% improvement
  • Founded Annual Portfolio Staff Appreciation Day-20% staff retention increase
  • Piloted Social Emotional Learning Initiative resulting in 25% decrease in altercations
  • Secured an 85% Rate of Participation average
  • Served as Lead Professional Development Facilitator

Citywide youth development program coordinator

Police Athletic League, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Operated a portfolio of school based after school programs for children in grades Kindergarten through Fifth grades located within four New York City boroughs
  • Engineered curriculum for 20 after school programs city-wide
  • Spearheaded agency-wide staff training for 350 employees
  • Pioneered City-wide Public Speaking Contest
  • Chaired city-wide program planning and summer day camp committees
  • Managed after school/teen programs, including an adolescent drug prevention program, which served over 1400 participants
  • Oversaw both an operational budget of $600,000 and over 30 staff members
  • Increased staff to participant ratio resulting in 45% increase in enrollment

Program Director

Police Athletic League, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Procured $1M grant from New York City Department of Youth and Community Development
  • Created promotional marketing materials which increased enrollment by 50%
  • Designed new programs for children, youth, and families supportive of agency mission – Family Literacy Program-garnering $30K grant

Education

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Nonprofit Management

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science

Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Implementation
  • Employee Support
  • Evaluation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Apps

Certificationsandskills

NYS School-Age Care Credential, Program Development (Advanced), Grant Writing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Conflict Resolution, Project Implementation, Employee Support, Evaluation, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps

Timeline

Vice President, Children & Youth Programs

BronxWorks
05.2024 - Current

Department Director-Children and Youth Programs

BRONXWORKS, INC.
04.2020 - Current

Program Manager

NEW YORK EDGE, INC.
08.2014 - 04.2020

Citywide youth development program coordinator

Police Athletic League, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2014

Program Director

Police Athletic League, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2008

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science

Bard College

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Nonprofit Management

Baruch College, School of Public Affairs

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