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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Youth Support Partners Unit Work towards establishing a culture of continuous and strategic improvement for client and staff services. Map processes, facilitate meetings to identify problems, and recommend innovative change management approaches to streamline operations and eliminate workflow breakdowns. Responsible for new hire orientation and onboarding for 24+ staff members, including developing and delivering 20+ trainings frequently, creating new hire materials, scheduling, and supporting/evaluating performance. Utilize research to develop compelling workshops and coaching materials aimed at empowering team members in continuous learning, fostering project development techniques, and ensuring the delivery of comprehensive and unified services across all clients. Launched and executed two career pipeline programs aimed at elevating the preparedness of emerging professionals through the development of job-based skills. Responsible for designing comprehensive policies and procedures, performance rubrics, recruitment materials, training curriculums, and successfully sourcing qualified trainers. Provide ongoing professional development and coaching to new and young professionals experiencing instability, all of whom have been impacted by their involvement in various child-serving systems operated by Allegheny County DHS.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 Orchestrated day-to-day operations for a residential summer camp catering to a diverse demographic, including children, adults, and seniors (aged 3-86) with vision loss or blindness, developmental delays, and other exceptionalities. Led the recruitment, hiring, and management of a diverse team comprising 22 staff members Provided round-the-clock residential supervision and crisis management for 260+ clients, collaborating with a team of 40+ staff members and volunteers during all program durations. Managed client recruitment and retention, registration, billing, financial assistance, and maintained ongoing communication with 260+ clients, caregivers, and families. Ensured the safety and compliance of the 64-acre campground, facilities, pool, vehicles, and equipment by overseeing daily upkeep and implementing preventative maintenance measures. Contributed to budget development and long-term financial planning efforts, effectively managing expenses and income targets within an annual operating budget exceeding $360,000. Assisted with grant writing and funding procurement. Designed and coordinated comprehensive marketing and communications efforts to expand camp enrollments, increase revenue, and further the agency's mission. Maintained meticulous records, documentation, and ACA accreditation.(Left due to Covid-19 Closures)

Denmark, Maine, United States

 Created 49 unique daily activity schedules each summer for 148 campers and 65 staff members Served on a 6-person leadership team to implement daily program and logistics Managed strong relationships with campers, staff, and families to ensure coherence Maintained records and established operational systems Coordinated and led camp-wide programming, including games, socials, overnight trips, and field trips

Pittsburgh

 Oversaw and supported a team of 4 staff members and a volunteer force exceeding 300 individuals, facilitating weekly after-school programming for 600+ Pittsburgh girls across 36 program sites in 20 underserved neighborhoods. Established efficient systems for analyzing and assessing three distinctive, robust leadership development programs by creating a new database platform and conducting comprehensive data comparisons. Developed and implemented 36 curriculum lessons, various volunteer guides, and outreach materials; managed external communications to ensure effective program delivery. Fostered and managed high-quality partnerships with other educational programs, spearheading the creation of a college-level credited course focused on girl advocacy and service learning at Carlow University (Fall 2015). Orchestrated 8 training conferences and 12 large-scale events, encompassing field trips, award ceremonies, fundraisers, and team-building activities. Cultivated the youth program, achieving a remarkable growth of over 300% in a two-year period. Additionally, reorganized the adult volunteer program, doubling its size within a one-year timeframe.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Master'S Degree, Sociology, A1 - First Class Honors

Activities and Societies: President’s Volunteer Award, University of Limerick, Swim Inc, Aquatics instructor for children with special.

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Liberal Studies; Gender Studies & Women'S History, 3.56

Activities and Societies: Carlow University's honor program, Cum Laude, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Carlow Chronicle newspaper contributor, Spinx.

History

Study abroad student