Yancy Singleton
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Hardworking father to a 4 -month old excited to get back to work that matters with 7+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of member development, community outreach, and training / development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Reentry Project Coordinator
Workforce Alliance
New Haven, CT
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw and monitored Pathways Home DOL and DOJ grants.
- Recruited employers in target industries/occupations willing to hire and train justice-impacted persons
- Program evaluation and performance tracking.
- Coordinates presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
PROGRAM MANAGER
AmeriCorps/Public Allies
Bridgeport, CT
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised and performed human resource management functions for 10 subordinates.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Mentored new employees and provided leadership in adherence to our core values.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content
Youth Development Specialist
Stamford Academy
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance 3 times per week.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
Bridgeport, CTSkills
Facilitation
MS Office
Project leadership
Documentation proficiency
Partnership development
Additional Information
- RYASAP's 2017 Bellinger Award winner, Connecticut Justice Alliance 2018 Above and Beyond Award winner, 2020 Segal Citizen Leadership Fellow, and 2021 American Express Leadership Academy Fellow.
Accomplishments
Co-founder of Connecticut Justice Alliance's "Justice Advisors"
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Quote
"I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor."
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Reentry Project Coordinator
Workforce Alliance
03.2022 - 08.2024
PROGRAM MANAGER
AmeriCorps/Public Allies
06.2018 - 03.2022
Youth Development Specialist
Stamford Academy
09.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Harding High School