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Newark, New Jersey, Us

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a network of 4 schools and related properties, 1600 students, and 65 school leaders and staff; develop and implement standardized processes to elevate facilities management, security procedures, transportation, and food services.Legacy projects:Redesign and launch safety protocol for 1600 students in partnership with municipal police and fire department; restructure food services to address budget deficit; manage maintenance and renovations for real estate portfolio.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Advised Executive Director on major projects and operations strategies; coordinated all internal and external communications; planning and implementation lead for new systems and organizational changes. Led team of 300 across the following NHA departments: Operations, Asset Management, Occupancy, Boiler Operations, Family Services, Central Maintenance, Pest Management, Security.Legacy projects: implemented first performance management system for NHA; established first municipal recycling program for Newark public housing residents.

Oversaw all steps of organization launch: drafting mission and vision; filing 501(c)3 paperwork; hiring attorneys and graphic designers; implementing HR, finance, and operational structures; setting fundraising strategies and reporting structures; in first year raised 200k in private donations, secured 6 corporate donors, distributed scholarships totaling $19K, held a youth summit for over 500 participants.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Led operations and non-instructional services for 900 students, 20 Teacher Aides, and office team; led all strategies for organizational effectiveness and productivity including daily schedules, testing procedures, early dismissal, school trips, extracurricular activities, and event coordination; established and/or strengthened student access to financial literacy programs, employment resources, internships, and post-secondary opportunities.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Led daily operations and 40 employees for the following units: Training & Development, Job Placement, Literacy, and Monitoring and Compliance; liaised with legislators, workforce development, and educational, vocational, and human services providers.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Led operations for the Newark Youth One-Stop Career Center including counselors, community relations team, and support staff; launched a 5-year strategy to enhance quality, access, and impact of programs; placed over 1500 youth in jobs.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Project Management

Masters, Administrative Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science