Experience

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  Trinity Boston Connects

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Program Director

    • Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    • Provided program staff with resources and day-to-day supervisory support necessary for them to effectively implement program goals• Managed Summer Program including youth staff and participants, approximately 120 total• Worked with Division Director, Youth Development & Leadership to ensure program quality through robust systems, data, and demonstrated outcomes• Led collaborative process with TEEP staff regarding program development and evaluation• Oversaw annual goal-setting process for TEEP staff• Assisted TEEP staff in curriculum creation and codification of all TEEP program materials• Built relationships for the TEEP community with TEEP students, TEEP families, and current and potential partner organizations• Managed a $550k program budget• Served as a member of TBC’s program leadership team, worked towards cross-division goals• Oversaw volunteer recruitment and management• Developed relationships and pursued integration with Trinity Church staff• Collaborated with development staff: build personal relationships with major donors, provided programmatic information for grant proposals and marketing materials, and speaking at events, when appropriate

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  Bottom Line

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • College Success Advisor

    • Apr 2021 - Nov 2022
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    • Advised over seventy low income and first-generation college students attending Bunker Hill Community College, UMass Lowell and UMass Boston• Utilized Saleforce database to track outreach, communication, and providing resources to students• Facilitated a virtual staff event to engage the organization in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion• Achieved program maintenance goals by promoting Bottom Line services through strategic outreach• Connected students to scholarship opportunities, bridge programs, and community partner resources through 1-on-1 advising and targeted email communications

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  Swampscott Public Schools

  • METCO Program Director

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

    • Oversaw the overall administration of the Swampscott METCO Program.• Accessed the overall academic progress of each METCO student.• Gave placement to deserving students to attain a quality education in a diverse setting.

  • Academic Support Specialist

    • Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

    • Oversaw the Afterschool Tutorial Program. • Accessed the overall academic progress of each METCO student. • Gave in class support to at risk METCO students.

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  Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Teacher Associate

    • Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
    • Cambridge, Massachusetts

    • Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards. • Assisted the lead teacher in the classroom to ensure that the day's curriculum was followed. • Engaged in effective and appropriate classroom management.

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  RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

    • Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards. • Addressed individual needs of students through short term planning. • Engaged in effective and appropriate classroom management.

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  Bank of America

  • Sales and Service Specialist

    • Nov 2004 - May 2007

    • Processed multiple consumer transactions while ensuring the maintenance of corresponding records. • Managed staff of tellers to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy. Coached staff to appropriately communicate the latest banking products and services. • Served as operational leader to the Banking Center Service Manager.

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  NORRISTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Communications Director & English Teacher

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2003

    • Taught high school Communications/Broadcast Production and English courses.• Wrote, drafted and disseminated news releases, photographs, and stories from the elementary, middle, and high schools, such as plays and athletic conferences, to area newspapers and television stations.• Responded to multiple incoming calls from external media outlets and internal customers.

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  Drexel University

  • Marketing Manager

    • Dec 2001 - Jul 2002

    • Coordinated and refined promotional materials and advertising plans, including newsletters, fact sheets and guides, for the Richard C. Goodwin College of Evening and Professional Studies.• Developed internal and external relationships to promote the college’s marketing needs and corporate clients.• Created innovative communications techniques for the college.• Helped to develop, update and edit information on college website.• Monitored and developed advertising surveys for internal staff and faculty and implemented follow-up procedures.

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  Eastern University

  • Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jul 1998 - Jun 2001
    • Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

    • Taught Public Speaking and Mass Media. Developed, wrote and implemented curriculum to allow students to acquire critical thinking abilities.• Advised first-year students regarding majors, course selections, and choices of extra-curricular activities.• Oversaw overall operation of University radio station’s student staff by ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

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  WGBH

  • Freelance Associate Producer

    • Nov 1997 - Jan 1998

    • Supervised and oversaw the New England Emmy Award-winning television program “Basic Black” at an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning public broadcasting station, researching future guests’ background materials and subject matters, and providing questions for the host.• Facilitated the overall management of video shoot scheduling outside the television studio.• Conducted high volume of external calls to scheduled and future guests of the program.

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  COMMUNITY ART CENTER, INC.,

  • Teen Media Program Director

    • May 1996 - May 1997

    • Taught video production to teens in after-school program, including camera operation and storyboard ideas, and oversaw program facilities, equipment, and youth video business.• Supervised and produced weekly youth television program displaying different types of music and opinions.• Conducted youth outreach and developed enrollment and recruitment strategies.• Coordinated alliances with other social agencies and foundations, such as Teens Against Nicotine, in the city of Cambridge.

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  WHDH-TV

  • Associate Director

    • Jun 1995 - May 1996

    • Supervised overall production format adjustments for broadcast news and public affairs programs.• Distributed information regarding changes to news anchors, and ensured control of studio floor by maintaining order and discipline with no distractions for the anchors, hosts, and guests.• Wrote news scripts and operated the teleprompter for early edition morning news.• Performed overall miscellaneous production duties, including informing staff of impending changes.

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  WABU-TV

  • Associate Producer

    • Sep 1994 - Jan 1995

    • Oversaw project management of station’s “man-on-the-street” and public affairs television program interviews.• Scheduled off site video shoots.• Obtained experience in the broadcast production industry enhanced studio/field videography and audio engineering techniques.