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Yvena Eugene

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Director

Faith Xtreme
01.2018 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
  • Developed strategic plans for site growth.
  • Successfully managed several projects from inception through completion demonstrating strong project management skills.
  • Established strong relationships with families, fostering long-term partnerships with staff or volunteers.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in behavior.
  • Worked flexible hours, including holidays.


Senior Counselor

Camp Gilead
05.2018 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients in identifying personal strengths, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles.
  • Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate counseling interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for clients'' needs.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussions, promoting personal growth.
  • Mentored junior counselors by offering guidance on clinical practice standards, ethical considerations, and self-care strategies for maintaining work-life balance as professionals in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Enhanced client relationships by providing personalized and empathetic counseling services.
  • Contributed to staff meetings by sharing insights into current trends and emerging issues in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community among participants.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.

Children's Ministry Director

Lighthouse Ministries
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Senior Counselor

Woodlands Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted clients in identifying personal strengths, building resilience, and overcoming obstacles.
  • Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven approaches informed by client feedback, staff input, and industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement of counseling services.
  • Enhanced client relationships by providing personalized and empathetic counseling services.
  • Mentored junior counselors by offering guidance on clinical practice standards, ethical considerations, and self-care strategies for maintaining work-life balance as professionals in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for open discussions, promoting personal growth.
  • Provided crisis management support, effectively deescalating high-stress situations.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community among participants.
  • Worked with clients to help them resolve behavioral, social and personal problems.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Provided ways to become a better spiritual leader.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow BLVD Lakeland Florida
04-2022

Skills

  • Operational leadership
  • Operational planning
  • Operations management
  • Facility management
  • Program leadership
  • Site coordination
  • Student engagement
  • Coaching and mentoring

Languages

Haitian-Creole
Native or Bilingual

Interests

* Hair Braiding,

  • Cooking
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Traveling
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Volunteering
  • Music
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Photography
  • Running

Timeline

Senior Counselor

Woodlands Camp
05.2020 - 08.2020

Children's Ministry Director

Lighthouse Ministries
02.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Counselor

Camp Gilead
05.2018 - 08.2023

Site Director

Faith Xtreme
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
Yvena Eugene