Manage all aspects of program operations, planning, and delivery. This includes team management, staff development, program delivery, location management, administrative oversight and management of programs, and new program development. Design and implement a new educational and quality youth development program structure for out-of-school time aligned with the YELLS strategic growth and impact goal.

Experienced Independent Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the field of Youth Development. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Program & Curriculum Development, strategic planning, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing and Administration, Staff Management and Development, Operational Analysis, Volunteer Management, Training, and Public Speaking.

Direct advocacy platform relating to child safety and quality assurance, liaising with legal services and compliance teams to ensure club adherence to proper laws and codes, including background checks, insurance coverage, policies, board committees, and mandatory reporting. Cultivate an environment of safety-related excellence and ensure regular program evaluation and quality financial management. Facilitate communication and coordination between departments and direct third-party call and… Show more Direct advocacy platform relating to child safety and quality assurance, liaising with legal services and compliance teams to ensure club adherence to proper laws and codes, including background checks, insurance coverage, policies, board committees, and mandatory reporting. Cultivate an environment of safety-related excellence and ensure regular program evaluation and quality financial management. Facilitate communication and coordination between departments and direct third-party call and email intake for critical safety and risk issues. Monitor data for risk assessments, safety audits, department budget, training, safety, quality assurance resources, and maintain the membership database. Document remediation plans, report statuses to stakeholders, and regularly participate in state, regional, and national staff meetings and conferences. Collaborate with senior leadership, team leaders, and directors to make appropriate project recommendations, proposal reviews, and influence decision-making. Show less

Directed operations for Walton County in Georgia, strengthening financials and reporting systems and developing improvement plans for the organization and individuals. Ensured continual alignment of program scope with objectives, modifying as needed to enhance outcomes. Implemented personnel actions, such as employee initiatives, evaluations, and disciplinary actions, to maintain a successful and positive work environment. I facilitated the entire lifecycle of programs and projects, managing… Show more Directed operations for Walton County in Georgia, strengthening financials and reporting systems and developing improvement plans for the organization and individuals. Ensured continual alignment of program scope with objectives, modifying as needed to enhance outcomes. Implemented personnel actions, such as employee initiatives, evaluations, and disciplinary actions, to maintain a successful and positive work environment. I facilitated the entire lifecycle of programs and projects, managing costs, schedules, and performance. Coordinate with families to strengthen membership and involvement within the organization, home, and services for children’s advocacy, services, and management. Created all marketing collateral, including print and social media content, and served as a designated expert on youth development for potential partners and stakeholders. Show less

Advanced to increasingly responsible positions, culminating in an executive leadership role to oversee support for youth family programs, focusing on youth living in impoverished communities. Implemented effective systems to track scaling progress, regularly evaluated program components, and reported outcomes to measure.