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JESSE SOLOMON

SHE/HER

412-***-**** **************@*****.*** Monroeville, PA 15146

www.linkedin.com/in/jessesolomon412

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated Program Director adept at managing programs. Bringing deep understanding of what it takes to run high-quality program and achieve desired results while overseeing service and advocacy, promoting collaborative action and providing leadership.

SKILLS

● Interdepartmental Coordination

● Decision Making

● Problem Solving

● Critical Thinking

● Performance Quality Assurance

● Creative and Innovative

● Operations Management

● Dependability and Cooperation

WORK HISTORY

WOODLANDS FOUNDATION

Director of Community Programs Wexford, PA 02/2012-12/2020

● Developed 30+ programs from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.

● Identified costs involved for programming and staff training tasks to manage departmental budget.

● Collaborated with Executive Director and Board committees to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance in Safety Procedures and Program Design.

● Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

● Pitched and built new programming strategies and marketing strategies to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.

● Orchestrated efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.

● Improved revenues 300% by implementing successful social media marketing campaigns that penetrated new markets.

● Provided ongoing leadership and direction for program operations.

● Oversaw team of 60+ personnel focused on programming, marketing, Safety, and quality.

● Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.

● Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.

● Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

● Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to the team.

412 PROJECT

Community Organizer Pittsburgh, PA 01/2015-12/2019

● Identified community creatives and developed relationships to collaborate small business and Pittsburgh Creatives through photography.

● Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.

● Discovered opportunities to gain deeper insight into creating efficient and streamlined processes, resulting in community engagement.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Inclusion and Transition Specialist Sandford, NC 08/2011-02/2012

● Worked in partnership with general education teachers and co-taught Math and English courses

● Developed inclusive social skills groups for students to support communication, socialization and functionality for students grades 9-12 with and without disabilities

● Created and maintained individualized education plans for students with disabilities, focusing on transition planning, leadership, independence, empowerment, community integration and career exploration (grades 9-12)

MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Education Teacher Pittsburgh, PA 08/2007- 06/2011

● Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using proven instructional techniques and technologies.

● Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.

● Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.

● Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

● Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

● Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

● Responsible for transitioning Foster Elementary School's Autism Support program, classroom and students, within the district to merge with Life Skills program at neighboring Washington Elementary School.

● Assisted District Special Education Director in developing strategies for meeting program objectives for students with autism spectrum disorder.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science: Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA Master of Science: Adapted Physical Activity & Disability Studies Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established innovative programming by developing relationships and programs for: Autism Society of Pittsburgh, The Epilepsy Foundation, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Western Pennsylvania Schools, UPMC and the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

AFFILIATIONS

● Membership Chair on the Board of Directors for the United Spinal Association of Western PA.

● Cohort Leader, Vera Institute/FISA - Prevention of Sexual Assault Against People with Disabilities

● AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Member

● Blue Key National Honor Society

● Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta, Special Education Honorary

● Get Involved! Power Hour Honoree

CERTIFICATIONS

● Certificate of Excellence, AmeriCorps *NCCC

● American Red Cross CPR and First Aid

● Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter

● Special Olympics Athletic Coach

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

My career's purpose is to help others achieve the success they want. I work with individuals that don't always have the same opportunities to live the life that they deserve as others do. Everyone deserves the chance to do great things. I believe it is my responsibility to help everyone get that opportunity.

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