Linda A. Cameron

* ******** ******, ********, ** 20785

h 301-***-**** c 301-***-**** adrzeq@r.postjobfree.com A dedicated, talented and proven youth development professional and program manager...

Accomplishments

An exceptional administrator who is skilled at not only acquiring but retaining teams of motivated and productive professionals. Possesses the ability to accurately assess staff skills and objectively measure program effectiveness.

Improved individual performance standards through the use of creative employee initiatives - resulting in 95% less tardiness and a 50% improvement in employee training program participation. Ability to lead by example and set high standards.

An unacceptable number of teens were failing the GED. Utilized well-developed analytical skills to determine the root causes and implemented individualized programs that increased the passing rate to 90%. This became an extremely successful program despite initial opposition.

Ability to succeed in the face of overwhelming obstacles and implement creative and collaborative solutions that are supported and backed by individuals with differing opinions. Often fought for middle ground and successfully gained compromises and support that allowed programs to go forward.

When funding became a problem for one organization, jumped in and organized fund raisers. Successfully and creatively raised $10K through a series of youth choir performances.

An exceptional public speaker, communicator and leader who readily establishes, gains and maintains cooperative rapport with youth, teachers, parents and administrative personnel. Testimonials

"Ms. Cameron will often go outside her comfort zone to get the job done. She is truly dedicated to the welfare of the youth she serves. Linda is highly professional and an excellent example to both her staff and board members. A savvy administrator with the ability to gain agreements and cooperation

"Her upbeat personality and can do attitude has been an inspiration to us all. She is an expert at gathering resources, funding and the collaborative rapport necessary to succeed. She is also a gifted speaker and is excellent at leading groups and providing instruction

"She rarely lets problems stop her in the pursuit of getting help to the youth under her care. Ms. Cameron is incredibly high energy, creative and thrives on finding solutions to the most difficult of problems. Linda is a natural problem solver - her ability to overcome obstacles is legendary

Education

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology

Professional Certification

● Member of National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

● Life Coach Coursework- The Coaching & Training Institute

● Trained to work with youth who possess diverse sexual orientations by MPD

● Landmark Education -trained SELP coach

Linda A. Cameron

Cheverly, MD 20785 h 301-***-****

A dedicated, talented and proven youth development and training program manager...

Professional Experience

Joe's Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier - 2016 to present College & Career Coordinator

For this non- profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth in Prince George's County between the ages of 17 to 24 essential duties involve providing workforce development training, college and career readiness skills

● Responsible for community outreach and strategic relationship building

● Development of recruitment plan and overall recruitment of participants into program

● Document and track progress of participants, create individual career plans, maintain outcome tracker for the program and provide follow up for students in need.

Associates for Renewal in Education, Washington, DC - 2007 to 2013 Program Manager, Employment Specialist & Case Manager For this non-profit organization serving youth and young adults ages 16 to 21, provided program management, workforce development, academic activities, career counseling and intensive case management.

● A hands on manager who supervised staff and interns, taught personal development and life skill courses on various topics.

● Developed and implemented parental engagement strategies, fostered and maintained community partnerships with potential employers, faith-based community organization and community leaders.

● Participated in program wide activities such as fundraising, summer job program, city-wide job fairs and college recruitment events.

Commerce Department Child Care, Washington, DC - 2001 to 2006 Acting Director, Assistant Director & Program Manager Assisted in interviewing and selecting motivated candidates and managed a staff of 15 professionals.

● Oversight for all curriculum development, lesson plans and educational portfolios,

● Provided hands-on direction to staff and developed a number parent advocacy programs to increase parent participation such as the brown bag series.

● Implemented an extremely creative bonus incentive pay pro-gram that defined five very clear and measurable performance standards. Human Race Works, Washington, DC - 1999 to 2001

Educational Consultant

● As a consultant to this grassroots efforts on youth self-esteem led numerous speaking engagements and traveled to various elementary, middle, high schools, and colleges. Facilitated freshman orientations at local colleges. Developed sister circles and workshops on self esteem for young girls between the ages of 9 and 12. Woodlin Development Center, Silver Spring, MD - 1997 to 1999 Program Supervisor

● Worked closely with 6th graders in this after school program. Assisted with homework and community projects. Created numerous programs which excited these kids and helped them overcome several obstacles in their young lives. Children's Guild, Chillum, MD - 1995 to 1996

Life skills instructor

● Provided classroom leadership, worked with special needs 9 and 10 year old children who had emotional and behavioral issues and ccoordinated a team of ancillary professionals who delivered very intensive services to classes to no more than 10 students per class.

● Developed individual educational plans and portfolios for each child and closely monitored and measured individual progress.

Linda A. Cameron

Cheverly MD, 20785 h (301) –520-6929 adrzeq@r.postjobfree.com A dedicated, talented and proven youth development and training program manager.

Workshop & Seminar Leader/Moderator

As an expert in a number of youth development programs: Designed, developed, and moderated several family and youth centered trainings/ seminars and workshops.

• Family Foster Care Issues

Kayla Village, Washington, DC 2009 to Present

20-25 Attendees

A wide range of family related issues

• Youth Job Preparedness Orientation - 2012

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Youth Services, Glenburnie, MD Up to 200 Attendees

Youth employment and leadership topics.

• College Preparedness Forum – 2012

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Youth Services, Glenburnie, MD Group of parents and students (50)

Topics related to college readiness

Volunteer Experience

Safe Passages Mentoring Program, Hyattsville, MD - 2006 - 2007 Served as a mentor in this” last chance” program for girls between the ages of 13-18yrs of age from disadvantaged backgrounds.

College Summit, Largo high school, Largo, MD – 2012 to 2014 Communicated to high school students grades 9 to 12 about selecting and preparing for collage/career .

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