Manager Development
Resume:
William Alvin Gray
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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STRATEGIC, COLLABORATIVE, AND RESULTS ORIENTED PROFESSIONAL
Accomplished leader with local and state experience in non-profit and
public administration, committed to the positive and healthy development of
families, programs, organizations, and communities. Demonstrated success in
the following competencies:
Diversity & Leadership Development Program/Curriculum/Initiat
Inclusion Instructor ive Design
Trainer/Facilitator
Strategic Accountability Policy Community/Systems
Planning/Facilitato Development Coordination
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Outcome Measurement Performance Management and Program Management
Coaching
Public Data Management and Analysis Stakeholder Engagement
Speaking/Training
Electronic Anti-Gang Program Development Parent Coaching
Technician/Instruct
or
Food Production Non Profit Management Industrial Product
Management Assembly
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Habitat for Humanity/ Youth Build - Grand Rapids, MI
2013- 12/2013
Academic Specialist, Personal Development Coach
Instructing, Mentoring and Success Coaching: Provided academic GED
instruction to adults and youth specifically in the area of mathematics.
Developed success plans for furthering individual education and workforce
practices. Assisted with individual progress toward Work Keys, numeracy
and literacy gains.
Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (P.T.) - Grand Rapids, MI
2010-Current
Leadership Development Instructor, Youth Development Specialist
Instructing, Presenting, Mentoring and Success Coaching: Provided
leadership instruction to community professionals and youth. Educated
participants to 21st century practices in strategic planning, leadership
styles, networking, personal talent/gifts assessment, and collaboration.
Mentored 40 professionals in their current role to insure effective
adaptation and consistent implementation of leadership practices learned in
the course. Coaching and educating over 100 high school students in
communication, networking, community responsibility and social justice.
Utilized Success coaching with an emphasis on academic achievement.
Mawusi & Associates - Las Vegas, Na
2006-Current
Consultant, Facilitator, Presenter, Train-the-Trainer
Cultural Competency Training, Consulting, and Leadership Development:
Collaborating with school systems, businesses and companies to design and
implement initiatives to increase cultural competency, diversity, equity
and inclusion within the organization. Implemented and facilitated
workshops designed to increase techniques for navigating within diverse
populations. Helped clients develop initiatives to recruit, coach and
mentor new employees to increase employee retention among minority
employees. Consulted and facilitated workshops to help staff and
administration gain an in-depth understanding of the impact superiority
complex, inferiority complex, and states of denial. Trained staff and
administration to facilitate diversity and inclusion workshops that
increase social cohesion and acceptance in the workplace. Designed
leadership curriculum that focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Urban Young Life Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids, MI
2008-2012
Consultant, Youth Development Program Manager, Leadership
Development
Organizational Development: Realigned organizational strategies, structure
and processes to advanced market position of the Urban Young Life faith
based mentoring model. Introduced interactive technologies; designed client
relationship management model; designed and implemented anti-gang
curriculum and strategy. Performed grant writing and fund development;
implemented system for monthly & annual evaluation. Youth Program
Management: Operated with an annual budget of $120 thousand; recruited and
engaged over 200 youth in cognitive restructuring classes designed to
minimize and eliminate gang involvement, anti-social behavior, and increase
academic performance. Performed budget analysis and control; data
collection and analysis; community collaboration between school, law
enforcement, parents and stakeholders; youth employment preparation and job
placement for over 120 teens; leadership development of interns and adult
volunteers; supervised 5 employees and over 40 volunteers.
Grand Rapids Community College/Woodrick Diversity Learning Center - Grand
Rapids, MI 2006-2011
Consultant, Facilitator, Presenter, Train-the-Trainer
Strategic Planning, Facilitating, Training, Coaching and Consulting:
Collaborated with local regional and state to implement a multi-district
diversity and inclusion workshop for staff and students. Engaged over 4000
youth in the Kent County area in diversity learning over a two year period.
Successfully facilitated groups of 25 to 30 students in diversity and
inclusion workshops.
Consulting and Training-the-Trainer for various companies, agencies and
schools in cultural competence, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Facilitated workshops consisting of teachers, administrators, lawyers and
other high profile professionals that recognize the importance of
strategically recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce. Assisted in
the design and implementation curriculum for various workshops and programs
that enhance inclusion strategies specific to the client's need.
United Methodist Community House - Grand Rapids, MI
2004-2007
State Site Coordinator, Youth Development Program Manger
Site Coordinator: Implemented and coordinated State parenting program
(Proud Father-Proud Parent); data collection and analysis; insured program
strategies and quality conformed to state standards and objectives;
prepared and forwarded State evaluation reports; trained staff and
volunteers.
Program Manager: Operated with an annual budget of $100 thousand;
collaborated with state, national and local out-of-school agencies; provide
youth centered programs designed to enhance the 40 Developmental assets;
engaged over 300 students in "Teen-Talk" and leadership development; grant
writing/fund development, budget analysis and data collection; provided
summer employment training and youth employment opportunities for 100
youth; supervised 8 employees and 15 volunteers.
Hattie Beverly Tutoring Center - Grand Rapids, MI
2003-2004
Executive Director
Organizational Management: Operated with a budget of $60 thousand annually;
collaborated with local schools and other out-of-school agencies in order
to provide best-practices in the tutoring program for at-risk youth; fund
development, budget maintenance and analysis for sustainable operation;
directed manager and day to day operations; doubled the number of families
participating; increased number of college and peer-to-peer tutors;
collaborated with other programs to provide experiential learning trips and
college tours.
Staff and Volunteer Management: Staff supervision of 2 employees and 30
volunteers; training volunteers to tutor students in grades 4 to 12.
Brooks Correctional Facility - Muskegon Hgts, MI
1994 - 1998
Asst. Electronics Instructor/Technician
Electronics Instructor /Technician: Provided instruction in electronic
technology in D.C., A.C., Semi Conductor, Electronic Circuits, Digital
Design and Micro-processor Technology. Insured students were competent in
schematic recognition, electronic analysis equipment operation, and
required mathematics. Prepared daily assignments according to curriculum
that insured students were properly prepared for successful completion of
Associate and Journeyman exams through the Electronic Technician
Association. Supervised and guided students that successfully completed
E.T.A. examines in repairing and maintaining TV, radio, computer and other
consumer products that were relative to the prison environment.
EDUCATION
2011 Bachelors in Psychology and Applied Behavior Science, Ashford
University Magna Cum Laude
1998 Journeyman Certification in Electronic Technology,
Electronic Tech. Ass.
REFEENCES
Munirah Mawusi Consultant, Mawusi &
Associates, Nevada, LV 596-***-****
Tamber Bustance GRCC Diversity Learning Inst.
Grand Rapids, MI 616- 234-4497
Joseph Jones President, G.R. Urban
League, Grand Rapids, MI 616-***-****
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