Program Director
CurrentSupervised a diverse team of employees to ensure optimal program results and member satisfactionOversaw Teen Pathways Program with an emphasis on school success, work readiness, youth voice, and healthy lifestylesBuilt and retained partnerships with local businesses, individuals, and schools to create and/or bring in new programs and special projectsCollaborated with members of the Board of Directors on special events and projects such as local Youth of the Year competition and annual holiday partyDesigned and implemented aggressive and successful recruitment and retention planDirected Kids Feeding Kids program, including planning and preparing meals and snacks in accordance with the Minnesota Department of EducationOversaw site-based programming for the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention including background screening and training of mentors, participant recruitment, implementation of programs, and collection of data and statisticsEnsured safe work environment through constant and regular testing of members, staff, and volunteers