career objective                              

results-focused educational program director  eager to contribute superior strategic planning, staff development, and operational management skills toward supporting a growing organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø   offer three years of progressive educational program direction and development experience

ø   proficiently develop, implement, and promote innovative programs that offer support for a diverse range of  disadvantaged students

ø   dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø   recruit, train, and lead top-performing support teams; facilitate ongoing staff and program improvement

ø   successfully collaborate effectively with public and private organizations to achieve goals and capitalize on community resources; demonstrated ability to secure grants and organizational funding from varied sources

ø   proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments; strong supervisory and managerial experience

professional experience                

richard j. daley college, chicago, il                                                                                         10/07 c present

director c upward bound

• successfully manage all aspects of implementation of this federally funded program designed to provide educational opportunities for low-income and potential first-generation college student populations
• perform human resources responsibilities including recruiting, hiring, and training staff; supervise and assess performance to effectively provide guidance
• proficiently handle full responsibility for financial matters; maintain program budget, monitor spending, institute cost controls, research funding opportunities, write and submit grants
• generate and review all reporting prior to government submission

 

platform learning inc.                                                                                                                9/04 c 5/07

area director, chicago, il (5/06 c 05/07)

• in recognition of superior performance, quickly progressed within organization to attain position entrusted with comprehensive logistic organization for this provider of supplemental education services for students attending public schools in need of improvement
• actively contributed to program expansion and business development; directed on-boarding process, developed and conducted staff training and orientation, and approved operating plans for each site
• oversaw  program execution and worked closely with all levels of on-site instructors and support staff to continually improve services
• created successful multi-media marketing campaigns and designed collateral; developed increased awareness through regional special events and community outreach activities

program manager, chicago, il /new york, ny (9/04 c 5/06)

• effectively facilitated program implantation for multiple sites in the chicago and new york metro areas; obtained permits, designed customized business plans, administered contracts, secured materials, and recruited and hired personnel to perform in all capacities for each location
• managed budget, analyzed p&l, monitored performance and attendance statistics, and generated reports for senior management

 

port gibson high school, port gibson, ms                                                                                1/04 c 6/04

student teacher c 9^th english literature

• assisted cooperating teacher in developing and conducting lesson plans; provided group instruction, offered individual assessments and guidance, and maintained an open dialogue with parents regarding student progress

education                                           

alcorn state university, alcorn state, ms

master of science in secondary education, with honors                                                          may 2005

bachelor of art in journalism, cum laude                                                                               may 2003