Experience

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

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

• Watts-Willowbrook Site Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Bell Gardens Interim Site Director

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022



GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS, LEARNING & SERVICE (GOALS)

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Program Enrichment

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2022

  -Develop and lead assessments in order to alter and improve programmatic components as needed to enhance the opportunities offered to participants.-Research and complete grant applications that support and enhance programs; resulted in $575,000+ federal in-kind support on a yearly basis and $200,000+ in monetary funding.-Ensure that all grant requirements are followed and completed for funding opportunities. This may include data gathering for reporting purposes and submitting such reports to overseeing entities.-Develop and manage an After-School Education and Safety (ASES) program plan that serves 100+ students and is inclusive of operations, staffing, policies, budgeting, reporting and grant renewal. Provides $133,000 in funding on a yearly basis.-During the COVID-19 Pandemic, develop and manage A Distance Learning Center through the After-School Education and Safety (ASES) program plan that serves 100+ students and is inclusive of operations, staffing, policies, budgeting, reporting, and grant renewal. Provides $250,000 in funding.-Provide leadership support in a program that serves adults with physical and developmental impairments in adaptive sports, nutritional workshops, therapeutic gardening, and fine arts. -Provide leadership support in an AmeriCorps VISTA project that contributes assistance in sustainability and program development for youth programming, services for adults with disabilities, camping endeavors, and workforce development. -Recruit, train, and for some manage and supervise 215+ staff members and volunteers in various programmatic needs, including organization history and mission, public speaking, assignment descriptions, identity, peer expectations, first aid, incident reporting, mandating reporting, suicide prevention, program policies, emergency operations, classroom management, organizational leadership, and other professional development skills/techniques needed to support students and their growth and development Show less

• Site Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

  -Designed innovative program marketing materials in the form of flyers, pamphlets, social media, brochures, and email blasts to ensure consistent communication with all stakeholders involved.-Organized daily enrichment and leadership sessions for 80+ after school 3rd-6th grade participants that reinforce what they learn in their classrooms and basic life skills.-Trained 10+ staff members on program policies, classroom management, organizational leadership, and other professional development skills/techniques needed to support students and their growth and development .-Scheduled and coordinated daily activities involving athletics, educational enrichment, homework assistance, and field trips for participants to engage in so they can broaden their horizons. Show less

• AmeriCorps Vista Recruitment and Resource Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  -Recruited, trained, managed, and supervised 25+ college interns schedules, evolvement, course requirements, and learning contracts to ensure program support and interns professional growth. -Researched and completed grant applications that supported and enhanced youth programs; resulted in $180,000 in grant funding.-Developed an administrative system that tracks grant requirements and documentation, including participant applications, intake and outtake surveys, attendance, and program activity reports. Show less

• Youth Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  -Established and maintained communication with program supervisor, peers, school administration, teachers, and parents concerning student needs.-Prepared and led educational enrichment sessions, athletic activities, and volunteer service opportunities for 120+ TK-6th grade students.-Created and ensured a safe and nurturing environment that was conducive to student learning, growth, and development.-Dealt with behavioral issues that developed amongst participants during program.



Jumpstart

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• AmeriCorps Corp Member

  • Sep 2014 - May 2016

  -Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. -Collaborated with a team of 6 team members to plan twice weekly in classroom activities for a class of 30 preschool children. -Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. -Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 5 partner children, and increased adult support in the learning environment. Show less