Experience

Detroit at Work

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Program Operations

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Servicing 8,000 at-risk youth though year round employment opportunities; Directly supervise a staff of 5-15 team members; Manage daily operations of worksites, youth placements, career fairs, work readiness pre-training and program evaluations; Career development of youth (ages 16-24); Implement policies, initiatives and programmatic improvements; Successful implementation of Center for Financial Empowerment enabling youth access to non-custodial, fee-free financial accounts; Lead RFP process for Industry Led Trainers and Pre-Apprenticeships; Lead on GDYT database management system; Coordination of large scale events and meetings; Build/foster relationships with employers, funders and city departments; Payroll processing, curriculum development, student resources and best practices.

• Program Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2021

  Significant experience in serving at-risk youth though year round employment opportunities; Directly supervise a staff of 5-15 GDYT staff; Manage daily operations of worksites, youth placements, career fairs, work readiness pre-training and program evaluations; Career development of youth (ages 16-24); Implement policies, initiatives and programmatic improvements; Successful implementation of Center for Financial Empowerment enabling youth access to non-custodial, fee-free financial accounts; Led RFP process for Industry Led Trainers; Coordination of large scale events and meetings; Build/foster relationships with employers, funders and city departments; Payroll processing, curriculum development, student resources and best practices.



SER Metro-Detroit

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Pathways Program Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

  SER Metro-Detroit 10/16 – 2/17 Career Pathways Program Manager Management of 800 youth through the Youth Reengagement Center in Southwest Detroit; One Stop Youth Services including Financial Literacy, Interviewing Skills, OSMIS and job placements; Responsible for the successful coordination of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance engaging over 1,000 Men of Color at the Opportunities Summit; Over 350 job offers given in less than 6 hours; Development and implementation of policies and procedures. Program Manager 7/15 – 10/16 Engagement of 8,000 youth for a positive summer employment work experience. Management of 43 staff; Worksite development/management of over 500 job sites inclusive of payroll; Coordination and implementation of youth registration, job placement and youth evaluations; Audit youth files based on GDYT funding streams; Development and implementation of policies and procedures; Management of 1,800 year round youth; Special projects coordination for customized trainings, STEM Genius, Explorer Program, EITI, Grand Circus Park – Vision IT; Payroll processing for youth; State OSMIS tracking system oversight as lead across all contractors.



Connect Detroit

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

• Program Associate

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  City Connect Detroit Program Associate – Technology & Logistics 2/15 – 7/15 Responsible for the management of youth files, review, and storage; Coordination of youth orientation, IDs, and shirts; Organize and track payroll distribution of cards and timesheets; Placement of youth in quality worksites; Assist in the creation of company website; Community outreach of GDYT Program to employers obtaining commitments; Responsible for invoicing employers and tracking placement requirements. City Connect Detroit Program Associate – Technology & Logistics 2/15 – 7/15 Responsible for the management of youth files, review, and storage; Coordination of youth orientation, IDs, and shirts; Organize and track payroll distribution of cards and timesheets; Placement of youth in quality worksites; Assist in the creation of company website; Community outreach of GDYT Program to employers obtaining commitments; Responsible for invoicing employers and tracking placement requirements.



Youth Development Commission

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2014

  Youth Development Commission Executive Assistant to the President 11/11 – 10/14 Responsible for the daily management of President’s calendar, appointments, and community events; Responsible for Board of Director materials, including meetings, Board Book, handouts, and Board of Director’s Google Site; Sole management of offices including IT, supplies and all necessities required to run an efficient workplace. Executive Assistant to Vice President, Programs 3/11 – 11/11 Prepared confidential business and personal correspondence; Proofed and corrected materials for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, format, syntax, and content; Coordinated and organized programs, events, meetings and conferences by arranging logistics including catering, invitations, and procurement.