Director (The Welcome Table)

• Nov 2021 - Present

Oversees the programming and operations of a school-based social services team; provides supervision for a team of four. Services provided include, but are not limited to, food distribution, adult education, micro lending, and home repair supportManaged the development and launch of an adult education program that serves community members through individualized coaching, enrichment classes, and community forums.Manages relationships with various stakeholders to advance the mission of the team. Stakeholders include students, parents/guardians, volunteers, school faculty/staff, community-based organizations and donors. Show less

Associate Director (The Welcome Table)

• Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

Coordinator (The Welcome Table)

• Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

Project Manager (Special Projects Team)

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

Project Management -Served as point person and monitored all project-related activities including, but not limited to: hiring, contracting and purchasing. -Identified barriers to compliance and developed remediation plans. -Identified barriers to workflow, efficiency and vendor management; developed solutions to barriers. Financial Administration -Advised program partners at DOHMH on managing project funds, including: monitoring appropriate spending, analyzing and revising budgets and obtaining proper approvals. -Reviewed and approved contract payments, verified sufficient funds and submission of documentation. Contract Administration -Managed lifecycle of contracts; Ensured vendor selection method, scope of service and deliverables -Ensured contracts are executed in a timely manner and distributed as appropriate -Managed competitive bids and procurements (such as RFPs) Show less

Project Manager, Enhanced Services for Young Men of Color

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

Provided oversight for administration of Department of Justice (DOJ) funded ($1.6 million) demonstration projectEstablished partnerships with organizations across, public, private and non-profit spheresDrafted and executed memorandums of understanding with public and non-profit organizationsConducted focus groups with youth, parents and community based organizationsLed presentations for organization leaders and community partnersWrote semi-annual reports for the DOJCoordinated execution of project activities with program leaders working across all 5 NYC boroughs Show less

Project Coordinator, Enhanced Services for Young Men of Color

• Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

High School History Teacher

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

Instructed approximately 85 students in subjects such as world history, Bronx history, sustainability issues, etc. Taught students in year one of a two-year course designed to prepare them for the Global History Regents exam Supported a group of 16 students maintain academic progress to ensure on time matriculation through high school Communicated with parents/guardians regarding students' needs and potential strategies to encourage their progress Instructed approximately 85 students in subjects such as world history, Bronx history, sustainability issues, etc. Taught students in year one of a two-year course designed to prepare them for the Global History Regents exam Supported a group of 16 students maintain academic progress to ensure on time matriculation through high school Communicated with parents/guardians regarding students' needs and potential strategies to encourage their progress