Colin Mandlin
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Westley Adams Baker
I have a new bar by which I assess the people working above me; it's "how do they stack up to Colin Mandlin? Do they have the influential ability to revive the energy in a sunken room? Will they hold me accountable with grace and full-transparency? Will they prioritize the development of informal relationships with me and constantly think of ways to empower me professionally? Well, if they can do all of these things, that's great, but chances are they can't...because they aren't Colin Mandlin!
Eric Barbour
Colin was my direct manager during one of the most trying years of my professional career. He was consistently supportive of both my personal and professional development which I greatly appreciated. I always felt like he had my best interest at the forefront. He provided me the flexibility needed to allow my creativity to flourish while complimenting it with the structure necessary to keep me moving forward. His leadership was a large part of the reason I decided to continue on with the organization after my one-year commitment was complete. I am forever grateful for the mentor-mentee relationships we've built and hold him in high regard.
Westley Adams Baker
I have a new bar by which I assess the people working above me; it's "how do they stack up to Colin Mandlin? Do they have the influential ability to revive the energy in a sunken room? Will they hold me accountable with grace and full-transparency? Will they prioritize the development of informal relationships with me and constantly think of ways to empower me professionally? Well, if they can do all of these things, that's great, but chances are they can't...because they aren't Colin Mandlin!
Eric Barbour
Colin was my direct manager during one of the most trying years of my professional career. He was consistently supportive of both my personal and professional development which I greatly appreciated. I always felt like he had my best interest at the forefront. He provided me the flexibility needed to allow my creativity to flourish while complimenting it with the structure necessary to keep me moving forward. His leadership was a large part of the reason I decided to continue on with the organization after my one-year commitment was complete. I am forever grateful for the mentor-mentee relationships we've built and hold him in high regard.
Westley Adams Baker
I have a new bar by which I assess the people working above me; it's "how do they stack up to Colin Mandlin? Do they have the influential ability to revive the energy in a sunken room? Will they hold me accountable with grace and full-transparency? Will they prioritize the development of informal relationships with me and constantly think of ways to empower me professionally? Well, if they can do all of these things, that's great, but chances are they can't...because they aren't Colin Mandlin!
Eric Barbour
Colin was my direct manager during one of the most trying years of my professional career. He was consistently supportive of both my personal and professional development which I greatly appreciated. I always felt like he had my best interest at the forefront. He provided me the flexibility needed to allow my creativity to flourish while complimenting it with the structure necessary to keep me moving forward. His leadership was a large part of the reason I decided to continue on with the organization after my one-year commitment was complete. I am forever grateful for the mentor-mentee relationships we've built and hold him in high regard.
Westley Adams Baker
I have a new bar by which I assess the people working above me; it's "how do they stack up to Colin Mandlin? Do they have the influential ability to revive the energy in a sunken room? Will they hold me accountable with grace and full-transparency? Will they prioritize the development of informal relationships with me and constantly think of ways to empower me professionally? Well, if they can do all of these things, that's great, but chances are they can't...because they aren't Colin Mandlin!
Eric Barbour
Colin was my direct manager during one of the most trying years of my professional career. He was consistently supportive of both my personal and professional development which I greatly appreciated. I always felt like he had my best interest at the forefront. He provided me the flexibility needed to allow my creativity to flourish while complimenting it with the structure necessary to keep me moving forward. His leadership was a large part of the reason I decided to continue on with the organization after my one-year commitment was complete. I am forever grateful for the mentor-mentee relationships we've built and hold him in high regard.
Credentials
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Crucial Conversations
VitalSmartsFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Youth Development Certification
The PEAR Institute: Partnerships in Education and ResilienceJun, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Oakland Theater Project
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Jun 2020 - Present
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Organizational Development Consultant
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2020 - Jun 2020
• Lead strategic initiatives; develop a gap analysis and 3-year strategic plan focused on differentiation • Upgrade accounting systems and financial operations; train staff to implement with fidelity • Research, design and support key benchmarks for a capital campaign plan • Lead strategic initiatives; develop a gap analysis and 3-year strategic plan focused on differentiation • Upgrade accounting systems and financial operations; train staff to implement with fidelity • Research, design and support key benchmarks for a capital campaign plan
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Senior Impact Director
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2018 - 2020
• Manage cohort of over 60 staff and AmeriCorps delivering targeted academic and SEL interventions• Lead human resource supports and AmeriCorps compliance to department of 130 staff• Drive multi-year planning and strategy for program team; member of City Year San Jose Senior Leadership Team• Develop internal career pathways program for staff to promote employee retention and advancement• Steward key relationships with school district officials and oversee new school partnership• Design and execute ongoing professional development to over 115 AmeriCorps members
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Impact Director
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2017 - 2018
• Led cohort and managed 4 school-based teams delivering core program model• Managed AmeriCorps compliance and performance accountability system for 130 members• Analyzed and leveraged real-time data to improve services across schools and achieve outcomes• Innovated program specialization pilot and AmeriCorps retention program
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Oakland Theater Project
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Managing Director
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2014 - 2017
• Secured 501c3 status and established all business processes (HR, accounting, vendors, infrastructure) • Led theory of change development and strategic planning process • Built and stewarded partnerships with local Bay Area arts organizations and community colleges • Recruited and cultivated Board of Directors; led fundraising for annual operating budget • Secured 501c3 status and established all business processes (HR, accounting, vendors, infrastructure) • Led theory of change development and strategic planning process • Built and stewarded partnerships with local Bay Area arts organizations and community colleges • Recruited and cultivated Board of Directors; led fundraising for annual operating budget
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Manager
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2013 - 2014
• Managed and secured City Year Sacramento’s $1.3M private sector funding; corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and individual giving• Engaged local and state elected officials in annual events, school visits, and as board prospects • Led City Year Sacramento's inaugural Ripples of Hope Gala; secured 25 corporate sponsors and raised over $110,000 (a 250% increase in revenue from previous year’s fundraiser)
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Senior Program Manager
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2012 - 2013
• Supervised 14 AmeriCorps members delivering attendance, behavior, and ELA interventions• Provided career development workshops and networking events to 60 AmeriCorps members• Launched new school partnership and integrated evidence-based program model in K-8 school• Designed and executed civic leadership conferences to develop AmeriCorps members’ civic skill sets• Strengthened intervention model for City Year nationally as a Frameworks Portfolio Manager
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Diplomas Now Program Manager
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2009 - 2012
• Led innovative Diplomas Now school turn-around partnership between City Year, Talent Development, and Communities in Schools; coordinated efforts through Early Warning Indicator meetings to align services across departments and agencies• Led event programming for key events including our Opening Day, Gala, and Graduation• Built key partnerships with local organizations as part of new site launch plan • Supervised and managed 32 full-time AmeriCorps members who served as ELA and mathematics interventionists in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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Education
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2005 - 2009
Boston University
BFA Theatre Arts -
2012 - 2015
CSU Sacramento
Master of Public Policy and Administration
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