Chantel K. Watts Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Partnered with the Senior Management Team to develop and implement phased, multiyear out-of-school time program strategy- Developed and managed a radically-human, anti-racist strategic plan that encourages authenticity, vulnerability, personal growth, strategic innovation, and equity-based decision-making- Led the OST program staff to improve the quality of our services by leading analysis of student and staff performance and family engagement, actively monitoring progress through collection of both formal and informal data and making appropriate programmatic changes- Led the design and implementation of operational systems, processes, and protocol that support the growth of afterschool programs while ensuring compliance and program quality- Partnered with the senior leadership and program staff to design the operational and academic infrastructure necessary to stabilize existing programs- Remained up-to-date with state educational standards and any appropriate policy and academic trends, periodically reviewing standards and policies to ensure continued compliance and success- Managed a team of program managers, K-12 teachers (including East Harlem Teaching Residents), College Success staff, social workers, and volunteers by communicating a compelling vision and strategy that centers social emotional learning as a core component for all programming- Managed the Director of College Access & Success, Director of Social Services, and Program Managers to identify and amplify talent across sub-teams, managing and mentoring individuals to achieve ambitious results, and supporting learning, development, and career growth- Built a team culture that is aligned to organizational core values and guiding pursuits and fosters a high standard of excellence, accountability, and equity

New York, New York, United States

- Partnered with the Senior Management Team to develop and implement phased, multiyear out-of-school time program strategy- Developed and managed a radically-human, anti-racist strategic plan that encourages authenticity, vulnerability, personal growth, strategic innovation, and equity-based decision-making- Led the OST program staff to improve the quality of our services by leading analysis of student and staff performance and family engagement, actively monitoring progress through collection of both formal and informal data and making appropriate programmatic changes- Led the design and implementation of operational systems, processes, and protocol that support the growth of afterschool programs while ensuring compliance and program quality- Partnered with the senior leadership and program staff to design the operational and academic infrastructure necessary to stabilize existing programs- Remained up-to-date with state educational standards and any appropriate policy and academic trends, periodically reviewing standards and policies to ensure continued compliance and success- Managed a team of program managers, K-12 teachers (including East Harlem Teaching Residents), College Success staff, social workers, and volunteers by communicating a compelling vision and strategy that centers social emotional learning as a core component for all programming- Managed the Director of College Access & Success, Director of Social Services, and Program Managers to identify and amplify talent across sub-teams, managing and mentoring individuals to achieve ambitious results, and supporting learning, development, and career growth- Built a team culture that is aligned to organizational core values and guiding pursuits and fosters a high standard of excellence, accountability, and equity

New York, New York, United States

- Created and executed clear annual project plans to ensure all necessary site licenses, contracts, and grant reports are complete and in compliance, including DYCD, CACFP, SACC, etc.- Partnered with HR and Development Teams to maintain clear internal guidance for program operations to ensure programs have accessible data and meet goals indicated in contracts and grants- Collaborated with the Managing Director of OST to ensure that proper programmatic data is reported to external stakeholders and board members- Partnered with Managing Directors of Operations and Programs to set ambitious enrollment goals across all programs and develop a yearly strategy to achieve those goals- Developed a diverse pipeline of interested families in East Harlem by building relationships with schools and community organizations- Represented EHTP at community fairs and outreach events- Managed Program Associate and Operations Associate to create and execute annual student recruitment and enrollment plans that ensure consistent at-capacity enrollment throughout the school year and summer- Coached Operations Associate to manage operations, including purchasing, facilities, registration, and logistics for all OST (Elementary-College) major staff, family, and student events- Created and maintained systems for Operations Associate to purchase and distribute supplies and materials to students and staff- Provide as-needed on-site support for all program sites, including class coverage, family support, and student safety- Created and roll out all program safety plans, including staff training and, when necessary, collaboration with external and co-located partners

New York, United States

- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships including, but notlimited to, incentivizing school policies for attendance, discipline and honesty- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations andstudent success.- Determined allocations of funds for supplies and events as well as authorized purchased,tracked shipment, and reconciled the budget- Coordinated vendors, timelines including, but not limited to, end-to-end event planning processthrough meetings, walk-through, day-of execution, and reflection on processes- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets as well assubmitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports through monthlyoperational reviews- Facilitated efforts to track, evaluate and report on impact of programs using multiple datasources such as ATS, Insight, New Visions, and GSuite- Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance andoperational metrics and conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scopeof work relevancy in mindIdentified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time andwithin budget- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managedworkflow, personnel performance and cost efficiency- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors

Queens, New York, United States

- Managed various projects and initiatives including Lights on Afterschool - Planned and executed community events with attended totaling over 1000 with vendors and community workers- Managed budget contracts totaling over $1 million - Recruit, clear, hire, and train youth workers of various degrees of work (part time, full time, and interns) - Developed infra-organization partnerships to respond to the demands of the community - Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator to design, develop, and support afterschool, evening, and weekend program.- Supervise a team of an Assistant Director/Education Specialist, Program Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Site Safety Monitor, Instructors, and Group Leaders.- Organize program logistics, such as schedules, space reservations, resources needed, etc.- Collect and organize data in Salesforce, DYCD Connect, EZ Reports, and other funder related databases in a timely manner.- Ensure that Department of Health and Office of Children and Family regulations are adhered to and prepare for program audits by funders and other evaluators.- Meet all contractual obligation such as meeting enrollment, rate of participation, and timely reporting. - Work Closely with families, parents, and guardians to ensure the needs of students are met. - Working in partnership with the School's Principal and maintain consistent communication.- Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations. - Other job-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Queens, Ny

- Work in collaboration with the Assistant Director and Program Coordinator to design, develop, and support afterschool, evening, and weekend program.- Supervise a team of an Assistant Director/Education Specialist, Program Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Site Safety Monitor, Instructors, and Group Leaders.- Organize program logistics, such as schedules, space reservations, resources needed, etc.- Collect and organize data in Salesforce and other funder related databases in a timely manner.- Ensure that Department of Health and Office of Children and Family regulations are adhered to and prepare for program audits by funders and other evaluators.- Meet all contractual obligation such as meeting enrollment, rate of participation, and timely reporting. - Work Closely with families, parents, and guardians to ensure the needs of students are met. - Working in partnership with the School's Principal and maintain consistent communication.- Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, and high expectations. - Other job-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Reinforcing common core curriculum for grades 6-8 and facilitating SEL lessons virtually through Google Classroom and Zoom.

Manage a caseload of 30 students and guide them through the college applications and SAT Prep as well as drive student success through check-ins and coaching sessions to build rapport, provide motivational support for overall satisfaction and needsUse dashboards to record student engagement data to evaluate and support student progress and identify and resolve issues that impact their successFacilitate engaging workshops and panels for student inspiration and success

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for running the site, recruiting and aiding in hiring coaches, and help coaches stay on track through observations, incentives and other helpful practices.

Facilitate Creative Writing Courses and College Readiness Courses virtually through an online classroom and ZOOM.

Brooklyn, New York

Work closely with the Program Director for schedule program and provide connections with the host school for opportunities to collaborate; onboarding and supervising interns year round; plan and execute trainings for core staff and interns; write and direct seasonal shows with 150 participants and 40 staff; provide one to one assistance to ASD/ADHD participants; provided assistance to group leaders to enhance social-emotional skills for participants; create and implement systems to effectively run program smoother; provide assistance for parents and guardians as well as referrals; provide crisis invention available to over 150 participants; supervise staff and committees on tasks for program

Greater New York City Area

Worked closely with the Program director with daily functions including but not limited to data entry, participant enrollment and office management; supervised 20 summer employment interns through training and throughout program; provide one to one assistance to ASD/ADHD participants; provided assistance to group leaders to enhance social-emotional skills for participants; create and implement systems to effectively run program smoother; provide assistance for parents and guardians as well as referrals; provide crisis intervention available to over 150 participants; supervise staff and committees on tasks for program; wrote and directed the summer show for 150 participants and 40 staff and interns.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted both Program directors with daily functions including but not limited to data entry, participant enrollment and office management; provide one to one assistance to ASD/ADHD participants; provided assistance to group leaders to enhance social-emotional skills for participants; create and implement systems to effectively run program smoother; provide assistance for parents and guardians as well as referrals; provide crisis invention available to over 150 participants; supervise staff and committees on tasks for program

Greater New York City Area

Supervised program aide and up to 30 participants during daily activities; created curriculums based on the social-emotional theory; Supervised summer interns in afterschool activities and childcare; wrote, produced and directed program shows involving 150+ participants and staff; Taught acting/stage production courses for participants in grades k-8.

Greater New York City Area

Supervised up to 30 participants, two lower tier group leaders and three summer interns; created curriculums based around common core, including STEM as well as dance; trained other group leaders; created a volunteer and mentoring program for High School Students

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the concessions area, stocking and providing daily counts of merchandise; training employees on all functions; cash and card handling for purchasing and upsales; responsible for prepping concessions for special events; worked other positions as needed such as box office sales, door monitoring and ushering.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And World Literatures, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Member of Sigma Tau Delta

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Communication And Media Studies

High School Dipolma, Law & Journalism