Christopher Jefferson Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

*Responsible for overseeing the Child Care and Youth/Family Departments. Team currently consist of 4 full-time Program Directors and various directors and coordinators of programs. * Program areas: Child Care, Camp, Leadership Programs and Youth Programs. *Created tiered accountability system, that included Site Directors receiving support from both myself and a director supervisor (Program Director). Increase vetting process for Director-lelvel staff to ensure that we were only… Show more *Responsible for overseeing the Child Care and Youth/Family Departments. Team currently consist of 4 full-time Program Directors and various directors and coordinators of programs. * Program areas: Child Care, Camp, Leadership Programs and Youth Programs. *Created tiered accountability system, that included Site Directors receiving support from both myself and a director supervisor (Program Director). Increase vetting process for Director-lelvel staff to ensure that we were only hiring the best, A player, directors. * As of December 2016, branch is 22 months free of any violations from licensing. * In order to create a larger pool of candidates, some flexibility and to streamline marketing efforts and forms, went through the accreditation process with the American Camp Association, with the goal to allow our licensed child care programs to run as accredited day camps during the school breaks. Because we run both exempt and licensed day camps, this allows for us to be clear in our messaging to our community and eliminate confusion. Accreditation required that we pass over 300 standards. 5 day camp sites were accredited as a result of this effort. Staff buy-in was key to our success. * Created a drop-in after school program for older youth at an existing child care site in order to help reduce the large number of children on the waiting list. This program has increased revenue by $35k per year. * Was challenged in reaching campaign goal, so created a Spring Musical event, which invited parents to join us for performances by all of the child care centers in one central location. Over 200 children attended to perform and over 450 parents attended. Event was free and included family photo booth, raffles (all prizes donated), VIP seats, art auction and dinner. Event raised over $3,500 for our community support, after expenses. Show less

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* Responsible for overseeing the complete child care operation of multiple licensing and licensed exempt school-age child care centers.* Additionally, in the absence of the Associate Executive Director, asked to Interim supervise and provide leadership for the Youth and Family Program, which consists of leadership programs, camp (day and resident), youth classes/programs.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

* Responsible for overseeing the complete child care operation of multiple licensing and licensed exempt school-age child care centers; 1.5 million dollar operating budget.* Inherited 3 out of the 8 child care centers, that were on an extensive disciplinary compliance plan with Community Care Licensing due to several serious violations. Branch child care had long history of Type A and B violations. Worked with staff to increase quality and safety. Implemented well-rounded curriculum… Show more * Responsible for overseeing the complete child care operation of multiple licensing and licensed exempt school-age child care centers; 1.5 million dollar operating budget.* Inherited 3 out of the 8 child care centers, that were on an extensive disciplinary compliance plan with Community Care Licensing due to several serious violations. Branch child care had long history of Type A and B violations. Worked with staff to increase quality and safety. Implemented well-rounded curriculum, cleanliness standards, addressed all deferred maintenance, strengthened partnerships with Principals and PTA/PFA/PTSA, increased marketing to move accurately reflect what we were delivering and provided training and support for staff.* Through and existing partnership with our PE PLAY Program Director, was asked by a Principal in March of 2015 to open a licensed before and after school program on campus. Worked with Association Program office and completed process from beginning to end. Licensing paperwork and fees were submitted mid-July. Within less than 30 days, licensing had processed the paperwork, completed their pre-licensing visits and fully licensed the facility. Facility was able to open and operate on time and on schedule. Program generated un-budgeted revenue for the branch/Association. Once licensing received the paperwork from us, the entire process to license the site was less than 30 days, quickest in Association history. This was done due to a strong partnership with LPA. Show less

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

* Was managing, supervising and/or providing oversight to various youth development, child care and family programs: two state-licensed school-age child care sites, a year-round state licensed preschool, two license-exempt afterschool programs, ten day camp programs/sites, two YMCA Child Activity Center and Kid Zone centers, transportation and a large variety of other youth development and parent-child programs; Provided complete oversight for the Westchester YMCA’s Program Department (included… Show more * Was managing, supervising and/or providing oversight to various youth development, child care and family programs: two state-licensed school-age child care sites, a year-round state licensed preschool, two license-exempt afterschool programs, ten day camp programs/sites, two YMCA Child Activity Center and Kid Zone centers, transportation and a large variety of other youth development and parent-child programs; Provided complete oversight for the Westchester YMCA’s Program Department (included all branch programs, with the exception of membership/wellness, aquatics and senior programs) and the Culver-Palms YMCA School-Age and Child Care Department, with a total operating budget of $1.9+ million dollars. * Added a before school program to an existing after school program, create a more well-rounded experience for working families and increasing revenue. * By May 2014, was asked to switch-off programming. I was asked to take on supervision of Community Outreach Program Director, who would oversee Day Camp, Youth and Government, PE PLAY programs and other community initiatives. Through this work, supported director in adding a third Youth and Government Delegation and two additional PE PLAY programs in the Wiseburn School District. In exchange for accepting these responsibilities, the Culver-Palms Preschool was given to the Associate Executive Director of Culver-Palms Y. * Assisted staff in their professional development by creating a Youth Development Coordinator position, which allowed for a current after school coordinator to take on additional hours and salary to, in addition to the after school program, supervise the Kids Zone and Child Activity Center.* Every summer, hired, on-boarded and trained over 80 staff for the summer season.* Was active member of Youth Development Committee at Westchester, which was a committee comprised of members (parents), Board members and some staff, which took on initiatives and the creation of programs for youth and teens. Show less

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* Was managing, supervising and/or providing oversight to various youth development, child care and family programs: two state-licensed school-age child care sites, two license-exempt afterschool programs, ten day camp programs/sites, YMCA Child Activity Center and Kid Zone centers, transportation and a large variety of other youth development and parent-child programs; Provided complete oversight for the Westchester YMCA’s Program Department (included all branch programs, with the exception of… Show more * Was managing, supervising and/or providing oversight to various youth development, child care and family programs: two state-licensed school-age child care sites, two license-exempt afterschool programs, ten day camp programs/sites, YMCA Child Activity Center and Kid Zone centers, transportation and a large variety of other youth development and parent-child programs; Provided complete oversight for the Westchester YMCA’s Program Department (included all branch programs, with the exception of membership/wellness, aquatics and senior programs) and the Culver-Palms YMCA School-Age and Child Care Department, with a total operating budget of $1.4+ million dollars. * By the end of three months in this position, I was asked to take on an additional 500k in programs (Preschool and Child Activity Center at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA); this caused a title/position change.* Was challenged with finding a location to hold our summer day camp programs. By this time, we had outgrown the YMCA branch and had moved day camp to Westchester High School. This caused some distress with parents, who were concerned with having their children at a day camp on a high school campus. We worked with parents to ease their concerns. By 2014, camp had to be relocated twice, as Westchester High School no longer had the room availability. Was able to successfully, although with challenges, move camp from Westchester High School to Cowan Elementaary School to Orville Wright Middle School. * Held Winter Wonderland Event at Culver-Palms Y in partnership with Preschool Program Director. Event was an annual event, which raised funds for our Community Support Campaign. Event was very successful, year-after-year, and generated thousands of dollars. Show less

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* Responsible for the overall management of 19 child care/day camp programs at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA and the Westchester Family YMCA, two branches of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles* In 2011, added summer day camp program to an existing after school program at the Coeur d’Alene Elementary School, adding $31,000 in revenue and a net surplus of $14,000 by the end of the 2012 season. By 2014, revenue increased to $41,000. Prior to the development of this camp, families in our… Show more * Responsible for the overall management of 19 child care/day camp programs at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA and the Westchester Family YMCA, two branches of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles* In 2011, added summer day camp program to an existing after school program at the Coeur d’Alene Elementary School, adding $31,000 in revenue and a net surplus of $14,000 by the end of the 2012 season. By 2014, revenue increased to $41,000. Prior to the development of this camp, families in our Venice community had to drive all the way to the LAX area for day camp. This met an unmet need. * Increased day camp revenue and enrollment from $340,000 in 2011 to $507,000 by 2014, with the addition of a new summer day camp which increased 2014 revenue by $50,000. Introduced more intentional specialty and sports day camps to the Westchester YMCA in 2011, adding $30,000 in revenue, annually. * In 2011, enrolled 2,810 youth into summer day camp programs; the budgeted enrollment goal, based on past trends, was 1,864 youth. This is an increase of over 110%, when compared to enrollment 2 years prior. Increased to 3,005 enrollments by summer 2013.* Tripled the enrollment of the Westchester YMCA’s school-age licensed exempt afterschool program, for children grades 3rd - 8th over two years by creating additional partnerships with other local schools and expanding the grade minimum. Prior to this, program was budgeted to run a deficit. By 2013, program was running in the black.* Increased Child Care Program revenue at Coeur d’Alene Elementary School (LAUSD) by 75% by adding Year Around child care options and improving the quality of the program and the program staff. Strategies included the introduction of a balanced curriculum, parent buy-in and staff development plans. Program net in 2009 was -$17,000 (deficit). Program net in 2010 was $22,000. Program net in 2013 was $90,000. By 2014, program was netting over 100k, and site had undergone remodel. Show less

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*Responsible for the overall management of 5 child care/day camp programs at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.* Inherited after school program for middle school students. Increased quality and marketing efforts, an double enrollment by the fall of 2009. * Thanks to special grant funding from an endowment fund, was able to enroll several families into child care and day camp programs during the heart of the recession. On the first day of camp… Show more *Responsible for the overall management of 5 child care/day camp programs at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles.* Inherited after school program for middle school students. Increased quality and marketing efforts, an double enrollment by the fall of 2009. * Thanks to special grant funding from an endowment fund, was able to enroll several families into child care and day camp programs during the heart of the recession. On the first day of camp for the 2008 season, one of our camps only had 21 children enrolled for the first session. The previous year, there were over 80 children enrolled. By the end of the summer season, we averaged around 50-60 children per session. In the midst of the recession, these numbers exceeding our expectations. Completed all report requirements and paperwork for grant funding. * Took on the responsibility as transportation coordinator. Coordinated all branch vehicles (two 15 passenger vans and a 70 passenger bus). Completed all reporting requirements and paperwork required for both the LA Y and the CHP.* Grew branches Specialty Camps programming to include LEGO Engineering camps and Science Camps. Programs had failed the previous summer due to the fact that they were half-day programs at the time. Wrote curriculum and created a full-day experience. Previous year, 8 children were enrolled in specialty camp program. By the summer of 2009, over 130 children had participated in a specialty camp program. Show less

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* Responsible for the overall management of a school-age licensed child care after school program at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. * Inherited program with deficit. To address this, worked with school Principal to lease additional space on the school campus and opened an exempt recreational day camp. Budget for summer day camp was 37 kids per week. With exempt recreational day camp, we were able to services an additional 30 children per… Show more * Responsible for the overall management of a school-age licensed child care after school program at the Culver-Palms Family YMCA branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. * Inherited program with deficit. To address this, worked with school Principal to lease additional space on the school campus and opened an exempt recreational day camp. Budget for summer day camp was 37 kids per week. With exempt recreational day camp, we were able to services an additional 30 children per week, which increased revenue, eliminated deficit, and resulted in a net surplus.* Successfully established a PAC (Parent Advisory Council). In first ever campaign, Council was able to raise 100% of identified campaign goal.* Spearheaded complete remodel of facility, including addressing deferred maintenance. Upgrades included: new carpet (inside the facility and outside), window treatments, which included new blinds, interior paint, ramp & stairs repair, restroom remodel and floor tile replacement. With increased revenue, budget was able to handle the addition of a permanent cleaning crew, which cleaned 5 days a week. * Worked closely with the Association Program Development Department to pilot new programs for school-age children, including DAP Kids Cook-Up, Glendale Community College Dance Internship (also member of selection committee), Global Noodle Inc., Children's Playground Theater and others. Show less

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