Experience

City Of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Youth Employment Service Director

  • Mar 2000 - Present

  • Provide employment and volunteer opportunities for youth, including at-risk youth, ages 13-24.• Coordinate after school and summer employment initiatives for more than 400 youth annually, as well as cultural and educational excursions.• Manage the Summer Program Director, project coordinators and various community worker aides.• Build relationships with students, parents, community stakeholders and local elected officials.• Educate key stakeholders via public presentations, job fairs, workshops, speaking engagements and social media.• Present research provided to the New York State Legislator to secure funding for youth programs, and recruit youth and parents to share their success stories at city and county budget hearings.• Draft resumes, cover letters and reference letters for youth seeking employment or volunteer roles. • Work with personnel at the Mount Vernon Police Department, Department of Social Services, Youth Shelter of Westchester and Westchester County Probation to provide job or volunteer opportunities.• Lead workshops before youth to provide training and ensure they have skills necessary to perform job duties.• Counsel youth on a variety of additional topics such as academic assistance and exploring a college education.• Train new employees on the organization mission; code of conduct; health benefits; sexual harassment policies; and rules and regulations such as leave and termination policies.• Support Executive Director with researching funding sources and writing proposals.• Create budget forecasts and analyze and prepare monthly financial reports for variety of grants. • Negotiate with vendors regarding program supplies and services.Highlights:• Enabled youth to become employed by private sector companies after teaching soft-skills training.• Doubled participation among local businesses to underwrite salaries and training for youth. • Co-founded VICTORY Program that provides volunteer opportunities for youth. Show less