CURRICULUM VITAE

FLORISCA. J.CARTER

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PROFILE

Years of professional experience as a Director/Manager/Coordinator within the non-profit sector with expertise in school administration, operations management, fundraising, donor development, event planning, and performer.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Strategic visionary, providing leadership, direction and "how to" action plans.

-Outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively with community/civic leaders, donor sources, foundations, and state agencies.

-Entrepreneurial spirit, directing daily operations as a business enterprise, with a focus on All In team spirit.

-Strong advocate of performance excellence and continuous improvement.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2021-Present: District Director of Operations Equality Charter Middle and High School

-Student enrollment supervision

-Supervision and hiring of operations teams

-Managed Day to Day Org Wide Alignment of Ops Procedures

-Supervision Facilities and FacilitiesTeams

-Supervision Food Service

-Supervision Transportation of SPED students

-Project Management Powerschool (New Student Data System)

-Managed relationships with DOE personnel/departments

2020-2021 : FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS REMOTE SCHOOL. Brooklyn Laboratory School, Brooklyn, NY. A charter school management organization in Brooklyn New York

-Created student attendance policy and procedures

-Supervised implementation of Infinite Campus student data base

-Student enrollment supervision

-Oversee staff attendance

-Oversee staff schedule

-Responsible for all parent communication

2006-2020: ACHIEVEMENT FIRST, Bridgeport, CT. A charter school management organization started by leaders of Amistad Academy in New Haven, CT.

-Spearhead all start-up operations.

-Established an operational infrastructure including human resources, finance, technology, purchasing, inventory, transportation, and payroll.

-Oversee food service management with a focus on quality and safety.

-Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations including on-going reports.

2004-2006 : GRANT MANAGER. PARK PROJECT, Bridgeport, CT. YOUTH ADVISOR/GRANT ADMINISTRATOR. A multi-year $6 million grant through DCF to develop a system of school based care.

-Oversaw the proper utilization of funds.

-Developed and implemented strategies to maximize program awareness and encourage enrollment by area youth.

-Established strategic partnerships within the community to create positions for youth leadership (e.g. governance boards) to build student self-esteem, character and personal values.

-Served as a coach and mentor helping students to capitalize on opportunities for personal growth.

2003-2004: MANAGER OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER CENTER, Norwalk, CT. A youth development program for students in grades 6 through college.

-Managed development and donor relationships, working in collaboration with high net worth contributors.

-Planned and organized fundraising events, including invitations, registration, facilities layout, meal/beverage planning and guest speaker.

-Oversaw the collection, management and allocation of donor resources.

-Developed and implemented the program from concept to fruition, including curriculum development.

-Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, including hiring, staffing, schedules, program administration, community outreach and enrollment.

2000-2003: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. HORIZONS AT GREEN FARMS ACADEMY, Westport, CT

Summer academic enrichment program for underserved students Grades K through 3.

-Directed key operational functions, including hiring, staffing, budget management, program development, curriculum/program design, community outreach, grant writing/proposals

1998 - 2000 : QUALITY ENHANCEMENT COORDINATOR. BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL SYSTEM, Bridgeport, CT. Early Childhood Department

-Performed site visits to ensure adherence to the highest standards of academic excellence.

-Two out of eight programs gained accreditation from NAEYC

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

3rd Grade Teacher, St. Martin's School, Dominica, West Indies.

Established skills in customer service, field operations and benefits coordination.

ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Background Singer and Lead Singer, Reggae and World Beat.

Sang on CD Back to the Island featuring Bob Marley and Carly Simon.

Background Singer on CD for Sixun, a French Group.

Featured Vocalist in numerous concert performances at City Hall Plaza, Faneuil Hall, and Esplanade, Boston, Massachusetts.

Featured roles in theatrical performances including: Fantastics, The Wiz, Ti Jean Epi Fwe, Bell Fanto; played in theaters on the islands of Dominica, Martinique and Newton, Massachusetts.

Featured roles in television appearances on Channels WGBH and WBZ Boston, Massachusetts.

Lead Singer for three time Boston Music Award winner I Tones.

EDUCATION

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC, Boston, MA - Bachelor's Degree

CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS

-Currently serving as board member Klein Center & Klein Theater Kids, Bridgeport,CT

-Currently serving as committee member, DEI Task Force ER9 School district

-Currently serving as committee member, climate committee ER9 School District

-Former Board Member, Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County

-Commissioner, Stratfield Historic District, Bridgeport

-Commissioner, Mayor’s Charter Revision Board, Bridgeport, CT

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