Experience

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  Martha's Table

  • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

  • Director, Career Advancement & Economic Mobility

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Washington DC-Baltimore Area

    At Martha’s Table, we believe in doing things differently in support of our neighbors. As a community-led organization, we rely on the guidance of our neighbors to help us deliver on our mission to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities in the District of Columbia.Partners with Deputy Chief of Programs and other executive leaders to establish departmental priorities, including strategies to accomplish the vision. Leads the design and launch of new programs in line with the economic mobility areas of our Strategic Plan. Manages the economic mobility program portfolio for the organization, including day-to-day activities, program evaluation, services, partnerships, research, and specialized program areas. Analyzes and assesses programs based on data collected and implements corrective measures, if needed. Collaborates with the Deputy Chief of Programs to establish annual program goals and ensures the delivery of qualitative and quantitative goals and outcomes of programs and services. Prepares and conducts on-going management of the yearly programmatic budget. Coordinates with the finance department to monitor programmatic operations for sound fiscal management. Implements career pathways programs with academic and technical partners, provides oversight and management of operations.Co-designs career pathways, which includes sophisticated labor market analyses and reviews of existing academic/technical programs. Co-design includes several major components: identifying and/or establishing curriculum (work based and contextualized learning) that is aligned with industry credentials in high-demand, high-wage fields in the market and creating seamless pathways for on-ramps (from secondary schools) and off-ramps (to degree granting programs). Utilizes program data, evaluation reports and feedback loops to assess programs for potential changes to enhance quality of programming.

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  Baltimore City Community College

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Director, Adult Basic Education & Alternative Diploma

    • Dec 2021 - May 2023
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Directed the development, supervision and enhancement of ABE, alternative high school diploma, family literacy, basic skills and post-secondary education course offerings and programs to address adult basic education and workforce needs.Oversaw all aspects of these programs including, but not limited to, curriculum development, contract arrangements, staffing, budget development, logical arrangements, and student assessment, retention, and success.Oversaw grant funded activities for adult basic education students, ensure grant compliance and outcomes, and supervises grant supported ABE/GED staff. Oversaw the implementation of ABE/GED curricula as well as monitoring the delivery of quality of instruction for all on and off-campus sites throughout the city of Baltimore. Worked in partnership with the directors of key areas, such as ESL and Workforce to identify areas of workforce training and direct and implement the integration of basic skills and workforce development programs for ABE and ESL students. Worked in partnership with the credit to establish linkages and programs/services to strengthen transition to post-secondary education for ABE/GED students.Managed the adult literacy program budgets to maximizes fiscal efficiency in an equitable and ethical manner. Supervised 2 program coordinators, 1 MIS, 1 AA and 20 ABE/GED instructors.

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  Harford Community College

  • Bel Air, MD

  • Director of Adult Development & Literacy Programs

    • Dec 2018 - Dec 2021
    • Bel Air, MD

    Oversaw the Harford Community College’s (HCC) adult literacy programs including student intake, assessment, placement and instructor professional development for Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Pre/GED courses, a job readiness program, clerical and facilities at the Harford County Detention Center, academic and pathway to college programs for inmates at the Harford County Detention Center (HCDC), ACCESS Program for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) a College and Career Experience for Self-Sufficiency and the operation of the Pearson Vue Testing Center. Collaborated and interfaced with key departments, such as the Admissions Office, the Learning Center, the Testing Center, Disability Support Services, Student Life to ensure positive student engagement.Collaborated and interfaced with community partners to assess needs and ensure the delivery of quality instruction and contracted services.Developed and implemented contextualized curricula which focus on pathways to college, careers, and transitional services in collaboration with instructors and staff, facilitate workshops and/or trainings as needed.Managed the adult literacy program budgets of $1.2 million dollars from federal, state, and private funding sources.Supervised 2 directors, 4 program specialists, 1 MIS, 1 AA and 30 HSE/ESOL instructors.

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  CUNY- Hostos Community College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Director of Pre College Academic Programs - Adult & Continuing Education

    • Jul 2012 - Nov 2018

    The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Hostos Community College offers educational, career and personal development opportunities designed to address the needs of the South Bronx, Bronx, and Upper Manhattan communities.Duties:Oversaw the Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development’s Pre-College and Academic Programs, such as the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), Bridge to Allied Health, Career Network, High School Equivalency (HSE), contextualized ESOL, CUNY/CBO Collaborative (Strive 4 Success), Liberty Partnerships, the CUNY Fatherhood Academy Initiative and the CUNY BMI Hostos TEAM (Black Male Initiative).Developed and interfacedwith college admissions officers, key staff in academic affairs, career service office, health and wellness and management to ensure positive, collaborative relationships, Coordinate the use of campus facilities by program staff and students;Developed and implemented contextualized curricula which focus on pathways to college, careers and transitional services in collaboration with instructors and staff, facilitate workshops and/or trainings as needed;Developed and implemented effective college success workshops targeted towards attrition and reduction of remediation.

  • Senior Program Coordinator - The Young Men's Initiative (YMI) IMPACT Mentoring Program

    • Sep 2013 - Nov 2015

    The aim of the Young Men's Initiative IMPACT Peer Mentoring Project (PMP) is to improve education, career and life outcomes for young men of color between the ages of 18-25 in the Bronx. Following the program model developed by Bronx Community College's Future Now Program, the goal of the project is to help strengthen and expand adult education services by incorporating a learner-led peer mentoring component as part of the program design and service delivery model. Duties:To improve education, career and life outcomes for young men of color in the Bronx between the ages of 18-25 by incorporating a learner-led peer mentoring component as part of the program design and service delivery model as they prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, 75% passing rate of the Test Assessing Secondary Completion exam (TASC); Provide oversight and leadership development to peer mentors, facilitate career awareness and college readiness preparation for enrolled HSE students, and building stronger pathways from post HSE to post-secondary education;Working closely with the Adult Learning Center Director and staff to expand the size and scope of adult education programming to include peer mentoring, tutorial and a student alumni network.

  • Senior Program Coordinator - Bridge-to-LPN Program

    • Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

    Provided the day-to-day oversight of the Bridge to LPN programCoordinate student services for entry into,engagement/participation in and completion of the LPN programServed as the primary liaison to the College’s Nursing Department, Hostos Academic Learning Center and other departments connected to the programFacilitated academic advisement, supportive services, and other learning assistanceWith the student, devise individual career plans and evaluate student’s progress in achieving goalsCoordinated meetings with students and program-related personnel to discuss student goals and progressTracked student activities and compile results

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  Center for Employment Opportunities

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Director of CEO Academy

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
    • Greater New York City Area

    Developed partnerships with CUNY’s community colleges in Building & Construction trades; Managed an 8-10 month academic and industry recognized trade-related training programs for people with criminal convictions with a 70% completion rate;Managed two work readiness grants of $800.000 from New York State Department of Labor (OTDA Career Pathways & ETW); Developed on-going recruitment strategy with parole and probation, re-entry programs and government agencies to recruit youth offenders, older parolees and probationers; Supervised a permanent staff of seven and volunteers.

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  National Urban League

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Program Manager/Urban Youth Empowerment Program

    • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008
    • Greater New York City Area

    Assessed programmatic performance, documentation of services and overall management of the $30 million demonstration grant of 27 National Urban League (NUL) affiliates; Provided technical assistance and regional and national TABE and job development trainings for Workforce Development staff;Assisted in the implementation of a comprehensive workforce development initiative to re-engage this population with education through employment;Conducted on-site monitoring of 6 NUL/US Department of Labor (DOL) sub-grantee sites who serve at-risk and adjudicated 18-21 year olds.

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  Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Director of Adult Education

    • Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
    • Greater New York City Area

    Supervised teachers, consultants and volunteers;Managed an educational budget of $500.000 from federal and state funding sources;Developed and Implemented After-School Computer Programming, Planned Outreach;Implemented computer education programs for children in after-school program and staff training;Managed education programs, including English-for-Speakers-of-Other Languages (ESOL) and computer education classes;Organized and facilitated quarterly registrations; Created and presented professional development workshops for teachers and volunteers.

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  UNITE HERE

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Director/Workers Education

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
    • Greater New York City Area

    Maintained enrollment records of 1,100 members;Administered student assessment using TABE and BEST PLUS placement instruments;Managed multi-faceted educational program of $600,000 budget from federal and state sources;Presented professional development workshops for staff and Directors as well as Upper Level Management;Hired and supervised 50 instructors and clerical staff; Organized and facilitated quarterly registrations at multi-sites/advisory board meetings.

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  JVS of Metro West

  • East Orange, NJ

  • Program Manager/Work First Employment Program

    • Aug 1999 - Aug 2002
    • East Orange, NJ

    Developed and implemented administrative procedures, curriculum development and supervision of Job Search and ABE programs; Recruited students; Hired and supervised instructors and clerical staff; Conducted and organized professional development and motivational workshops;Administered student assessment using TABE and NYS placement instruments; Maintained enrollment records of ESL and Work First students.

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  Wagner College

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Academic Director of ESL Department

    • Jan 1998 - Jul 1999
    • Greater New York City Area

    Developed and conducted the academic program; hired, trained and supervised instructional staff;Conducted and supervised the orientation of new students; Served as Center’s Director in the absence of Director;Maintained the instructional budget; Selected educational materials; Supervised the placement, testing and evaluation of students; Scheduled classes, teachers and students.

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  The Washington Center

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Program Manager/Minority Leaders Fellowship & International Programs

    • 1984 - 1997
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Supervised, placed and evaluated 25-35 students per semester as they integrated work experience and academics as an intern; Designed, implemented and evaluated program curricula for leadership and diversity seminars for undergraduate, and graduate minority Fellows; Recruited to increase program diversity; Organized and conducted orientation, cross-cultural activities and professional skill-building workshops for international students.