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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position in the human services field, in which I can apply my management skills, knowledge of the needs of today’s youth and professional communication skills.

EDUCATION

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University

Greensboro, North Carolina

January 1986, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2003-2015

Executive Director, I Support Roosevelt Youth Center

Roosevelt, New York

Responsible for administering all functions and operations of the Youth Program. Developed, implemented and evaluated programs that met community needs. Supervised administrative staff, youth workers, volunteers and maintenance workers. Developed and maintained relationships with schools within the Roosevelt School District, community agencies, and parents. Responsible for proposal writing and implementing appropriate board mandates. Assisted with ISR Board of Directors’ fundraising goals.

1993-2003

Community Liaison of Substance Abuse Prevention, Nassau County Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Mineola, New York

Proficient in drug and alcohol prevention consultation. Supervised and assisted 30 social workers and served as county liaison for 47 diverse school districts, their communities and families. Coordination and development of educational and recreational programs. Supervised sub-structural funding for community based programs for Nassau County OASIS. Recommended improvements of internal control and design to safeguard the resources and ensure compliance with government laws and regulations. Advisement on complex financial data providing innovative solutions to highly controversial and sensitive problems, and implemented needed changes and improvements in policies and procedures. Maintained extensive and effective professional working communication with all school districts. Knowledge of operational and financial systems implementation and control. Monitored development programming through observation and role modeling in funding school programs.

1990-1993

Youth Program Director, Roosevelt Community Services Center

Roosevelt, New York

Interviewed clients to assess risk taking behavior, personal stability and apparent level of distress as well as service needs. Counseled adolescents with emotional problems, helping them change their behaviors. Counseled students and their families regarding drug and alcohol related matters including relapse prevention. Maintained a professional working relationship with the community center.

1986-1990

Assistant Program Director, Operation Get Ahead

Roosevelt, New York

Coordinator of summer camp program, overseeing 250 students and 15 counselors. Aided in the development of educational and recreational programs. Conducted staff meetings. Coordination of community fundraising and sporting events.

References furnished upon request.