LESLIE J. BALLARD

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Washington, DC 20019

QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished coach and educator with more than 15 years of professional experience working with youth and adults in an education and recreational environment. Strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving communities through effective education, mentorship, physical fitness and social service programs. Strong fiscal and managerial skills as well as public relations skills necessary to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Proficient in managing budgets and leading teams of more than 20 staff. Knowledge of grant programs, fundraising and community capacity building. Able to take a project from initial startup to completion and evaluation. Excellent problem solving and crisis intervention skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Project Management ● Educational Program Development ● Operations Management

● Supervision & Training ● Budget Development & Management ● Program Development

● Community Collaboration ● Coaching/Mentorship/Fitness Trainer ● Fundraising PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gym Manager – 2005 to Current

Basketball Skills Institute Maryland

● Develop and manage operations of all youth skills development, tutoring, mentoring, and sports programming.

● Create creative social media campaigns and content to drive member engagement and program success; increased program participation by 150 registrants and program revenue by 66% over 1-year.

● Manage program cost, schedule, quality, performance, processes and subcontract activities.

● Turned the program into a profit generating program by implementing several initiatives to reduce costs and utilizing effective marketing that tripled program enrollment program enrollment in 1 year.

● Conduct quality improvement activities, including record review, individual and group supervision, training, and program evaluation.

● Organize and conduct Summer, Winter, and Spring Basketball Fundamental Clinics. Volunteer Sports Trainer & Mentor – 2010 to 2018

Deanwood Recreation Center Washington, DC

● Developed and implemented a Basketball Skills Training program which focused on fundamental athletics, team performance training, tutoring, mentoring and motivational speaking programs with young athletes.

● Directly supervised and scheduled volunteer program staff to ensure that program goals are met, oversaw volunteer engagement, provided regular observation, support, and evaluation.

● DPR Program with the Best Enrollment 2016 award.

● DPR Volunteer of the Year Award 2016

Founder/Coach – 2005 to 2015

D-Advantage (Non-profit) Washington, DC

● Created to build youth athletic teams for high school and college recruitment.

● Coached and developed AAU teams.

● Trained and coached basketball, baseball, football and volleyball teams.

● Established strategic partnerships that expanded and strengthened contractual agreements throughout business and educational communities in the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County.

● Monitored the academic performance of student-athletes in addition to their athletic progress.

● Spearheaded all team fund raising projects and acquire sponsorships.

● Developed, managed and controlled the program budget.

● Planned and coordinated the 2015 End Gun Violence Celebrity Basketball Game. Youth Counselor – 2001 to 2004

Hearts and Homes for Youth Hyattsville, Maryland

● Oversaw and supervised all program planning of residential facilities providing group home care to youth in the foster care system that have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness and other trauma.

● Conducted behavioral, social and educational skill development through one on one and group sessions.

● Transported clients to appointments.

● Provided crisis intervention.

Educator – 2000 to 2004

Prince George’s County Schools Maryland

● Taught grade school and physical education using the PGCS curriculum.

● Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitated active learning.

● Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students were learning at full potential.

● Facilitated activities that developed students’ physical, emotional, and social growth. Professional Overseas Basketball Player – 2000 to 2005

● Played basketball professionally in Guyana, Trinidad and Barbados. EDUCATION

Radford University, Radford, VA

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies (2000) Radford University, Radford, VA

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