Experience

New Canaan YMCA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Family and Youth Development

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  · Responsible for growth and oversight of program operations, facility operations, and special events· Spearheaded an initiative that provided 50 children a safe place to go for remote learning by working closely with the Superintendent of New Canaan Schools and securing $10K of funding through the New Canaan Community Foundation to make it an affordable offering as a result of COVID-19 pandemic ·Work closely with the board of directors on several board-led committees such as the Membership Committee, Human Resource Committee, and Program Committee · Work with community organizations and lead the New Canaan YMCA’s most successful events including the family mud run, drive-in movie night, family obstacle event that ranged from 25 – 400 participants · Oversee all daily operations including direct management of fifteen (15) Directors and their respective departments including: School Age Childcare, Infant and Preschool Childcare, Youth and Family, Special Needs Programming, Synchronized Swimming, Competitive Diving, Competitive Swimming, Pool Operations, Movement/Gymnastics, and Girls on the Run (2 part time staff)· Drive strategic plan initiatives while working closely with the board directors Show less

• Senior Director, Family & Youth Development

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

  · Responsible for directing programs through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development. And manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Work closely with Board of Directors on board led committees · Completed roughly $2M budget alongside CFO for each department at the New Canaan YMCA· Collaborated with community organizations such as New Canaan Cares, Youth Services, and New Canaan Public Schools to host events, family dinner nights (250-275 guests), and provide yearly scholarships for youth/families in need while creating mutually beneficial partnerships · Managed five (5) Directors along with one part time staff member and their respective departments including Youth and Camp, School Age Childcare, Infant and Preschool Childcare, Special Needs Programming, Movement/Gymnastics · Spearheaded recruiting initiative to identify and recruit two (2) teens to serve on YMCA board by recommending candidates for interviews who could help the organization develop activities, special events, and volunteer opportunities, which led to the creation of an interview skills workshop for 25 HS students amongst other projects · Obtained certification as an ALICE participant (responding to violent critical incidents in the workplace and schools) Show less

• Director, Family & Youth Development

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  · Developed and facilitated programs for school age, middle school, and teens while meeting and conducting focus groups with stakeholders to continuously grow offerings to meet the needs of the community · Oversaw three (3) Directors and their respective departments including Special Needs Programming, School Age Childcare, and Movement/Gymnastics

• Director, Family & Youth

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2016

  · Developed and facilitated programs for school age, middle school, and teens including the operation of the summer day camp· Selected by the CEO and trained to become the Council Director of Girls on the Run, Fairfield County (2010-Present) as a result of work history and dedication to helping youth within the program succeed· Received Team Leader Certification through Y-USA and YMCA Team Leader