Opened the Sertoma Unit (half standalone site, half shared site) at Sherwood Elementary* Interviews, hires, and trains all staff.* Develops and implements programs to achieve official Boys & Girls Club Unit status.* Recruits and currently serves over 250 members. * Recruits volunteers, donors, and members of the community in order to spread awareness of Club activities. * Responsible for all marketing and public relations materials.Directs, supervises, and manages all operations for a 15 person staff * Trains staff in all relevant areas and standards, including Classroom Management, Love & Logic, * Members with Behavioral and Emotional Concerns, Staff Retention, Interview Protocol, Safety & Supervision, Abuse & Neglect, Mandated Reporting, Power Hour, On the Spot Fun, and Tools for Teaching.* Supervises AmeriCorps staff to ensure quality math and literacy programs by completing quarterly reports that assessed the effectiveness of the program. * Manages relationships with teachers and Springfield Public School representatives and oversees shared spaces and resources to satisfy Club needs and school requirements.* Evaluates programs, events, and collects data to ensure outcome-driven experiences. Manages and maintains a FY budget of $108k* Hosts monthly fundraising events that highlight Club members, mission, and values.* Regularly works with parents to ensure revenue satisfies Club needs and works with family budgets.* Applies for and has received local and national grants to increase program effectiveness and quality.Develops and manage policies to ensure the safety of members and staff.Participates in professional development opportunities, including local, state, and regional training. Responsible for training, mentoring, and supervising Youth of the Year candidates. Hosts Club Events that highlight youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.Communicates with stockholders from diverse backgrounds.

* Directed, supervised, and managed all operations for a 20 person staff.* Scheduled daily activities, developed training and improvement opportunities for staff, and ensured that programs achieved BGCA standards and goals. * Developed and managed a budget for all areas and programs. * Trained staff and supplied resources for national programs such as Smart Moves, Torch Club, Power Hour, Project Learn, and Triple Play. * Developed daily curriculum to ensured academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. * Regularly applied for local and national grants to fund club programs and support member development. * Applied for and received over $20,000 in Triple Play and Summer Brain Gain initiatives * Supervised AmeriCorps staff to ensure quality math and literacy programs. * Completed quarterly and weekly reports that assessed the effectiveness of the program, including hours completed, number of members served, increases in learning skills among members, success stories, and areas for improvement. * Lead recruiting programs to ensure Club growth. * Recruited volunteers for club activities at local community events and universities.* Recruited students from local schools resulting in max capacity average daily attendance at 250 members.* Communicated expectations and goals with parents and members through daily face-to-face updates, monthly newsletters, and event calendars. * Oversaw discipline of all members to ensure a safe, positive environment.* Hosted fundraising events raising over $1000 for Club members and activities in the last two years.* Communicated with area schools on a regular basis to ensure academic needs of members are being met. * Engaged in training opportunities with Spillett Leadership University to increase professional effectiveness. * Utilized member tracking software to ensure quality tracking of membership and programming.

* Directed, supervised, and managed all operations for a 155 member school site program. * Developed daily curriculum for improving academic success. * Planned and executed monthly fundraising and awareness-raising events.* Coordinated and implemented training and development opportunities for both site and city-wide staff members.* Managed funds and balanced the budget for all program staff and activities. * Maintained open communication with teachers, staff, and administration to ensure a healthy learning environment.* Communicated with members and parents with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

* Collaborated with district personnel, parents, and community organizations for the purpose of implementing and maintaining educational and afterschool services and programs*Developed and administered curriculum that enhances in-class work.* Organized community service projects to enhance student awareness of community issues.

* Collaborated with teachers and parents to adapt curriculum for students with emotional and behavioral disorders and Individualized Education Plans. * Worked one on one with students with emotional and behavioral disorders and Individualized Education Plans to ensure success in a traditional classroom setting.* Acted as an ambassador between students and teachers to enhance understanding of educational material.

* Taught a variety of classes, including Speech and Debate, English, Credit Recovery, Theater, and Leadership. * Enhanced students’ critical thinking abilities, study skills, and comprehension through group discussions, public speaking presentations, individual research papers, and dramatic performances.* Directed all coaching activities and operations for 35-45 member, competitive Speech and Debate team.* Administered the annual Speech and Debate Tournament for approximately 300 students.* Coached numerous students to State and National competitions.* Increased competitive team membership from 3 to 45. * Provided guidance, counseling, and positive influence for students dealing with difficult issues.* Administered school functions including dances, assemblies, and various community service events.* Lead students to become practical event planners, successful volunteers, effective communicators, and fundraisers.

* Assisted more than 200 students in speech writing, grammar, and structural organization.* Provided international students with various types of speech training.* Provided students with training in advanced research skills and concept development.