Americorps Program Director Resume Example New Jersey Community Development Corporation

AMERICORPS - PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Summary

Optimistic and result-oriented Program Director adept at cultivating and directing high-performing teams and developing constructive relationships with a wide range of business and community partners. Detail-oriented, exhibiting excellent communication, problem solving and strategic planning skills.

Highlights

Program management
Analytical thinker
Experience with at-risk youth

Problem resolution
Deadline-oriented
Employee training and development

Accomplishments

Training

Successfully trained staff in all office systems and databases, policies and procedures while focusing on minimizing errors and generating superior results.

Experience

AmeriCorps - Program Director07/2013 to CurrentNew Jersey Community Development CorporationCamden, New Jersey

Fully implement the AmeriCorps program as proposed and approved by the CNCS. Oversee development and growth of programmatic components, develop and regularly update policies and procedures handbook for AmeriCorps program. Administer, create, and maintain an appropriate tracking/monitoring system to meet grant compliance requirements. Recruit, enroll, train, and supervise 20 - 30 AmeriCorps Members and 6 service sites and 6 Site Supervisors. Enter data and conduct program evaluation of performance measures, members and sites, and use the information to continuously improve the programs. Submit quarterly reports to CNCS and NJCDC providing detailed updates and assessments of the program's performance. Plan and implement 5 large-scaled community events/projects.

AmeriCorps - Assistant Program Director08/2010 to 07/2013New Jersey Community Development CorporationCamden, New Jersey

Directed the work plans and initiatives to achieve programmatic goals and strategic plans of AmeriCorps program. Designed and implemented new initiatives to improve program objectives. Proactively developed and executed multiple marketing recruitment activities designed to ensure maximum diverse candidate response. Conducted phone, individual and group interviews of over 200 applicants to select 25 qualified college graduates to enter the AmeriCorps Program. Led team based work plans and collaboration with 4 school-based agencies to deliver academic support, parent engagement and social awareness initiatives for participants. Engaged 3,000 children, families and volunteers in community development events. Researched and scheduled guest speakers on academic focused and professional development trainings for AmeriCorps Members. Conducted State and Federal monitoring and audit visits to ensure full compliance of agency protocols while meeting deadlines. Administered midyear and end year staff members' evaluations. Maintained 100% retention rate years 2011 thru 2013, the highest in the region.

AmeriCorps Member09/2009 to 08/2010New Jersey Community Development CorporationCamden, New Jersey

Provided academic support to 50 at-risk seventh grade students. Presented lesson plans designed to K - 8th grade students enhance social and leadership skills. Developed and implemented workshops to engage teacher, family, and student interaction. Maintained excellent interpersonal communication skills facilitating productive, on-going relationships with diverse group of students, teachers and school administrators. Solicited over 10 donors, fundraising gifts &non-perishable food items for over 150 families in Paterson.

Sales Associate07/2009 to 08/2010Macy's, IncCamden, New Jersey

Met and exceeded sales quota and target Communicated effectively with customers, peers, and management. Assisted with floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping. Successfully handled crowds of over 50 people during demanding sales events. Handled all customer queries and questions about products and sales.

Family Baby Sitter11/2008 to 06/2009The Madison FamilyCamden, New Jersey

Developed, nurtured and cared for children at the employer's residence. Organized and took part in leisure activities such as games, crafts, comic, and outings. Disciplined children in keeping in methods requested by parent. Maintained a clean and health environment inside home. Took care of the emotional comfort of children Kept records of everyday activities and health information each child.

Residence Life - Resident Assistant06/2007 to 08/2008Rutgers UniversityCamden, New Jersey

Managed a University Residence Hall floor of 56 diverse undergraduate and graduate students Planned and executed life skill and social programs resulting in positive community atmosphere Advised residents on personal, academic and career concerns as well as school community issues and challenges Attended required staff meetings and scheduled individual meetings with the supervising professional staff member and the Resident Director Submitted weekly reports communicating student, maintenance and dormitory needs.

Office Assistant10/2006 to 06/2007Rutgers UniversityCamden, New Jersey

Provided administrative support in school matters, assisted and advised students Performed several secretarial duties such as answering telephone, took and transmitted messages, typed, copied and printed documents and materials. Provided support in organizing school tours of campus and residence halls. Established and maintained collaborating relationships with academic staff and students Solved student problems and concerns.

Education

Master's: Public AdministrationMay 2013Rutgers University - School of Public Affairs and AdministrationNewark, New JerseyPublic Administration

Bachelors of Art: PsychologyMay 2008Rutgers UniversityCamden, New JerseyPsychology

Microsoft Proficient

Skills

academic, administrative support, agency, interpersonal communication, fundraising, leadership skills, marketing, materials, meetings, organizing, policies, program evaluation and development, protocols, recruitment, sales, secretarial, strategic plans, supervising, trainings, workshops, multi-task management, time management, writing, Microsoft Office Suite, data entry

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

New Jersey Community Development Corporation
Macy's, Inc
The Madison Family
Rutgers University

School Attended

Rutgers University - School of Public Affairs and Administration
Rutgers University

Job Titles Held:

AmeriCorps - Program Director
AmeriCorps - Assistant Program Director
AmeriCorps Member
Sales Associate
Family Baby Sitter
Residence Life - Resident Assistant
Office Assistant

Degrees

Master's : Public Administration May 2013
Bachelors of Art : Psychology May 2008
Microsoft Proficient

AmeriCorps - Program Director Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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