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1180 raymond boulevard, apt. 10f                                                             (201) 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000                                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

career objective

bilingual, results-focused executive specializing in driving government and academic programs eager to contribute expertise in business development, operations/administrative management, p&l / fiscal administration and team leadership toward collaborating with a progressive organization in maximizing bottom-line performance

profile

ø  offer numerous years of experience developing, implementing, and monitoring educational support services, workforce development, economic development, community development, and multi-service nonprofit sector programs

ø  expertise in streamlining operations, introducing process improvements, training staff members, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines from multiple governing bodies

ø  secure grants and organizational funding from varied sources; demonstrated ability to cooperate with public and private organizations

ø  direct program awareness campaigns and events, facilitate professional and political discussions, and coordinate community outreach efforts to increase student enrollment and retention

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

professional experience

diploma plus / third sector new england, insert office location                                                                       2006 c present

network manager of diploma plus new york city & mid-atlantic networks

• expertly oversee all aspects of new york city, newark, and baltimore operations for diploma plus, a progressive organization operating as an emo and ahsi dedicated to creating and maintaining small high schools and programs to increase opportunities and decrease disparities for students who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of high school
• team with principals, instructional leaders, and school community members on introducing the program s four essential elements c performance-based system, supportive school culture, future focus, and effective supports; provide technical support and school-specific consultation regarding program design, strategic development, and implementation issues
• serve as liaison with department of education officials, larger system, faculty members, program stakeholders, and intermediaries; create and conduct network-wide and nationwide professional development sessions and meetings
• drive fundraising initiatives and manage funder relations

 

contract work                                                                                                                                                               2006

managing director of government initiatives, united way of nyc

• provided critical managerial oversight of government initiatives and capitalized on opportunities at the federal, state, and city levels; protocols and criteria for selected government partners; delivered technical assistance with grant administration and funds disbursements; and led decision-making efforts

manager of development of educational support program, east harlem tutorial program

• directed development of program components, service integration, staff transitions, and student support

college advisor, park east high school

• partnered with support staff to track progress of graduating seniors, provide a wide range of services, offer informative seminars for students and their families, and communicate with higher education institutions, college boards, and other transitional services

 

seedco npac, new york, ny                                                                                                                             2004 c 2006

program manager, jefferson county career center / wia one-stop career center in birmingham alabama

• successfully trained, developed, and led a high-performance 17-member staff vital to achieving critical timelines, budget targets, and organizational objectives for this large-scale workforce program
• coordinated with key project partners including the county commissioner s office and state director, managed communication with all levels of program personnel from executive directors to administrative / support teams, and collaborated with affiliates to develop goals and create employment opportunities

deputy director, nyc business solution hiring center

• supervised 11 hr, outreach, and administrative staff in assisting six wia one-stop (workforce1) career centers in recruiting candidates to fulfill job orders from employers across new york city

 

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office of economic development, city of seattle, seattle, wa                                                                            1997 c 2004

planner, workforce development

• proactively identified, tracked, and developed policy recommendations on workforce development; represented the city of seattle on the workforce development council, monitored legislative changes, and lobbied congress to promote new policies including temporary assistance for needy families, workforce investment, and higher education acts
• managed all workforce related contracts including those with port of seattle, local afl-cio s worker center, seattle jobs initiative, and sound transit s community development fund

sr. community development specialist / special project coordinator c seattle jobs initiative

• proficiently managed execution of rapid attachment strategy responsible for securing jobs for more than 2,000 individuals with greater than 60% retention at 12 months; delivered educational presentations on human and social services, community development, anti-racism, cultural competence and social justice, collaborative ventures, and grass root organizing
• assessed project-specific skilled labor needs, prepared program curricula, established standards for job readiness training and job development essentials, created project teams, and developed workplans and scopes of work for community based organizations, community college partners, and consultants.
• actively drove and monitored major special projects to achieve goals, including the inclusion of persons of color in the environmental tech project, city investment in pre-apprenticeship training for multiple trades, and customized training for hospitality workers and vocational english as second language for certified nursing assistants candidates as well as adult basic education in collaboration with seattle vocational institute

 

western washington university, bellingham, wa                                                                                                  1996 c 2000

adjunct professor, human services program                                                 

• developed and instructed course curricula for caseload management & interviewing, group facilitating & interventions, human development, individual interviewing & counseling, leadership, personality theory, program funding & grant writing, program planning & budgeting, and women & men in transition classes          

 

urban league of metropolitan seattle, seattle, wa                                                                                              1995 c 1997 

coo                                                                                                                                  

• launched new programs and project initiatives, developed and communicated policies and procedures, and provided operational oversight in the fulfillment of all agency programs and administrative responsibilities; met with community members to respond to escalated issues
• served as a key advisor to president/ceo on human resource issues, advocacy efforts, and long- and short-term strategic planning

 

united way of new york city, new york, ny                                                                                                       1990 c 1995                                       

program manager for caps, new york working and nestle very best in youth program                    

• cost-effectively managed $5m public-funded portfolio and ensured collaborative, fiscal, and program compliance of grant recipients and their partners
• analyzed projected results and monitored outcomes to optimize budgets and determine appropriate allocations; worked in close partnership with elected officials, school officials, community leaders, area residents and families in the planning and development of initiatives to address a diverse range of issues
• conducted student achievement assessments and devised comprehensive plans to improve academic achievement

 

~ prior background ~

coordinator, operation success, fegs, new york, ny                                                                                      1983 --1990                                                     

education

university of berkley, berkley, ca

master of arts in human services c public administration

 

universidad centro de estudios tecnologicos (c.e.t.e.c.) school of medicine, santo domingo, dominican republic

insert type of degree / program

 

universidad aut noma de guerrero, facultad de medicina, guerrero, mexico

insert type of degree / program

 

brooklyn college, city university of new york, school of liberal arts and humanities, brooklyn, ny

insert type of degree / program

 

~ professional development, certifications & affiliations ~

certified mediator, seattle, wa

nova, city of seattle facilitation and leadership training

leadership tomorrow, community leader education and development

trainer and former board member, undoing institutionalized racism, people s institute for survival and beyond

member, national coalition building institute