Dynamic Program Director with extensive experience at the Boy's and Girl's Club of Salem, Marion and Polk. Proven expertise in strategic planning and community outreach, successfully enhancing program effectiveness. Skilled in data analysis and active listening, fostering positive relationships with youth and families while ensuring a safe, engaging environment for personal growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Boy's and Girl's Club of Salem, Marion and Polk
Salem, OR
06.2024 - Current
Partnered with production team to resolve casting, budget and coverage problems.
Evaluated work of staff and volunteers to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities for youth participants.
Participated in outreach efforts aimed at increasing awareness of program services.
Monitored daily attendance records and maintained accurate program documentation.
Organized, scheduled, and facilitated recreational events, field trips, and workshops.
Analyzed data from surveys distributed among participants regarding satisfaction levels.
Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals.
Provided guidance to staff on best practices for working with at-risk youth.
Created a safe environment where children could learn to interact with others positively.
Bilingual Membership Services
Boy's and Girl's club of Salem, Marion and Polk
Salem, Oregon
09.2022 - 05.2024
Front-line staff
Collects and maintains accurate membership records and attendance data for all Club programs under MyClubHub software.
Handles front desk responsibilities, including signing up new members, monitoring foot traffic, maintaining safety and security, answering phones, and supporting parent and volunteer interactions
Develops positive, productive relationships with youth and families
Manages assigned programs and necessary reporting
Promotes and markets programs and necessary reporting
Enhances and stewards community partnerships to support ongoing programs
Maintains positive. productive relationship with teachers and administrators at partner schools
Youth Development Professional
Boy's and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk
Salem, Oregon
12.2020 - 08.2022
Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations and providing feedback.
Provided homework help and tutoring in specific subjects.
Organized recreational activities such as sports tournaments, movie nights, field trips, and other events.
Assisted youths in developing short-term goals that would lead them towards long-term success.
Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
Supported teens in making healthy lifestyle choices.
Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.