Ken Garner
Area Director at Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Area Director
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Feb 2018 - Present
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The Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands Columbia, SC
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Norman Arnold Site
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Teen Director
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Sep 2016 - Present
Teen Director Boys and Girls Club Columbia, SC 2016-Present Plan and oversee the administration of designated Clubhouse teen programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members. Establish and maintain Clubhouse teen program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of members. Ensure that site staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated and well lit; and that club equipment is maintained in good working condition. Control Clubhouse teen program and activity expenditures within approved budget. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted breakdowns of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues. Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers. Recruit and train for job placements. May be required to drive Club van periodically. Management of grants External: Maintain contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member's parents and other to assist in resolving problems. Show less
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Unit Director
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2016
General Function: Responsible for overseeing the delivery of all program areas within the Club. Plans, develops, and manages program implementation. Supervises program staff and performs other related administrative duties. Serves as a liaison between parents, schools, community groups, and Club members. Works in partnership with the VP of Operations/Area Director to ensure that a myriad of pro-social and youth development opportunities are available to all Club members. Provides orientation and goal setting for all Club members. Campus Director Floaters will be housed at a specific site in the region of their choice. Campus Director Columbia, SC Plan and oversee the administration of club programs and activities that support Youth Development Outcomes. Assist in summer food services in the Club, in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture and the National School Lunch Program pertaining to safe food handling protocols. Ensure that club staff understand and effectively communicate standards of programs; that they ensure program areas are safe. Develop, plan, execute and supervise a diversified youth development program consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization, as approved by the Area Director and Vice President of Operations. Evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity. Maintain budget management and controlled petty cash expenditures Act as a liaison between the members, parents, teachers, and other community and social service agencies. Increase visibility of Club programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming events and dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers and media releases. Show less
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The Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands Columbia, SC
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Columbia, South Carolina Area
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Program Director
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2008 - 2009
Provided excellent communication and customer service skills with staff and parents Established and cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and school administration Managed and delegated appropriate responsibilities to program staff Assisted Campus Director with establishing collaborative relationships, site staff trainings, staff development and program evaluations Implemented a variety of comprehensive youth programs, services and activities that address the interest and needs of all Club members' Show less
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City of Mullins
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Mullins, SC
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Recreation Director
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2006 - 2008
Implemented youth and adult programs Developed policies, procedures and program improvements Inspected programs and facilities to assure effectiveness and safety Developed effective working relationships with the community Supervised daily operational activities of the Parks and Recreation Department Developed a budget and controlled all costs for the Department Implemented youth and adult programs Developed policies, procedures and program improvements Inspected programs and facilities to assure effectiveness and safety Developed effective working relationships with the community Supervised daily operational activities of the Parks and Recreation Department Developed a budget and controlled all costs for the Department
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Education
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Ashford University
American History (United States)