Hi, I’m
Yolanda R. McGee
Director of Programs
Decatur,GA
Summary
Strategic Leader Management Public Budgeting &Finance Leadership Organizational Behavior & Theory Quality Management Non-Profit Organizational Development Quality Perspectives in Management Leadership Operations Conflict Resolution Funds Development HMIS Data Quality Grant Writing Diversity & Inclusion Successful at designing and implementing strategies and governance models to ensure organizational alignment between ongoing action and stated mission. A proven nonprofit leader with 15 years of experience in staff development and training Creative professional offers proven track record of successful programming strategies. Results-driven individual leverages advanced strategies and tactics that drive viewership and revenue. Proficient in content analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 15 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Safehouse Outreach
Director of Program
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Directs and participates in long- and short-range planning and goal setting for all programs assigned, implements evaluates, and revises goals and operations as necessary to maximize services within funding limitations
- Through subordinate managers and supervisors, manage a staff of 13, direct day-to-day implementation of all programs consistent with Program and Agency mission statements, funding contracts, and SHO's Personnel Policies
- Reviews federal, state, and local regulations relating to assigned programs; implements procedural changes, as necessary, to assure compliance. responsible for a 45% increase in grant funding
- Directs preparation of periodic and special reports and assures their timely submission to grant monitoring and regulatory agencies; prepares written materials including reports, correspondence, and procedures.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned areas.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines, and quality.
The Salvation ArmyAtlanta, GA
Manager Emergency Services
02.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Review, monitor, and implement program policy and procedures
- Administers program in compliance with budget constraints
- Supervise program staff (25), conduct performance evaluations, and make hiring/termination recommendations
- Investigate staff concerns according to policy and labor laws
- Administered/ monitored corrective action plans
- New hire orientation
- Staff mediation
- VA Liaison responsible
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Camelot Care Centers
Case Manager II
08.2012 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
Chicago Youth Center
Juvenile Diversion Program Manager
01.2000 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Trained staff(15) and monitored the success of staff and program
- Monitored all aspects of the program, responsible for hiring and termination decisions of staff, budget, quarterly meetings with stakeholders and funders
- Community Outreach
- Provided leadership to staff and volunteers, resolved conflicts, acted as spoke person for program
Education
Northcentral UniversitySan Francisco, CA
MPA
01.2020
Langston UniversityLangston, OK
Bachelors of Arts from English
05.1995
Skills
- Relationship building/Community outreach/Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
- Public Budgeting and Finance
- Organizational Behavior
- Daily Operations
- Documentation
- Leadership & Management
- Public Sector Human Resources
Timeline
Director of Program
Safehouse Outreach
01.2021 - Current
Manager Emergency Services
The Salvation Army
02.2019 - 01.2021
Case Manager II
Camelot Care Centers
08.2012 - 01.2019
Juvenile Diversion Program Manager
Chicago Youth Center
01.2000 - 01.2012
Northcentral University
MPA
Langston University
Bachelors of Arts from English
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