Waine Weeks
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Project management and workforce development professional with 15+ years of experience supporting multi stakeholder programs, managing cross functional operations, coordinating budgets, overseeing contracts and vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with grant and funding requirements. Proven background collaborating with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and private sector partners to execute high impact initiatives. Skilled in administrative coordination, project tracking, reporting, financial oversight, stakeholder communication, and research support functions. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Salesforce, SharePoint, Teams, and project management systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
52 Weeks Development
03.2022 - Current
- Lead nonprofit workforce development operations and oversee project implementation across Southeast Florida.
- Manage contracts, consultants, training vendors, and community partnerships throughout onboarding, implementation, invoicing, and deliverable completion.
- Coordinate project work plans, timelines, budgets, reporting schedules, and operational tracking systems.
- Monitor project expenditures, track budgets, and oversee procurement and invoice approval processes.
- Facilitate communication between staff, partners, subcontractors, and funding organizations.
- Maintain organized electronic documentation, compliance files, operational records, and reporting systems.
Regional Engagement Manager / Apprenticeship Program Director
Florida Training Services
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Directed apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives across multiple Florida counties.
- Supported project execution and operational management for state approved workforce programs.
- Tracked budgets, monitored expenses, and coordinated financial documentation related to grant funded activities.
- Managed partnerships with employers, workforce boards, and training providers.
- Developed and maintained project files, operational reports, and compliance documentation.
- Authored two state approved apprenticeship program standards.
Business Development Manager
CareerSource Broward
01.2003 - 08.2011
- Supported workforce and employer engagement initiatives through strategic business development.
- Maintained CRM databases, tracked project activities, and monitored stakeholder engagement outcomes.
- Prepared operational reports and coordinated outreach initiatives and meetings.
YouthBuild Program Director
O.I.C. of South Florida
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Managed federally funded workforce and education initiatives focused on underserved youth populations.
- Oversaw budgets, monitored grant compliance requirements, and coordinated reporting activities.
- Conducted data tracking, performance monitoring, and participant outcome reporting.
- Assisted with grant writing and funding coordination efforts securing over $435,000 in support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Everest College
Associate of Science - Education
Everest College
Associate of Arts - International Relations
Broward College
Skills
- Program Administration
- Research Project Coordination
- Grant and Contract Administration
- Vendor and Consultant Management
- Budget Tracking and Financial Reporting
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Proposal Support
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Compliance Management
- CRM and Database Management
- Microsoft Office 365
- Salesforce
- SharePoint
- Asana and Trello
- Event and Meeting Coordination
- Administrative Operations
Certification
- Florida Certified Workforce Developer
- BCSB Certified Teacher
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- NCCER Certified
- CPM Certified
Timeline
Executive Director
52 Weeks Development
03.2022 - Current
Regional Engagement Manager / Apprenticeship Program Director
Florida Training Services
08.2014 - 03.2022
YouthBuild Program Director
O.I.C. of South Florida
01.2005 - 01.2011
Business Development Manager
CareerSource Broward
01.2003 - 08.2011
Associate of Arts - International Relations
Broward College
Associate of Science - Education
Everest College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Everest College