Nicole Young

Atlanta, GA *****

adwicc@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accreditation Project Manager/Coordinator/Consultant for Accreditation

City of Atlanta, GA Parks and Recreation Department - Atlanta, GA - May 2005 to August 2021

Job Duties: Manages an internal control and auditing system for Accreditation's 151 Standards. An internal documenting system was developed by applicant to ensure the agency maintains a level of transparency and consistency throughout the five-year cycle.

Training Coordinator: Provides staff training in Law Enforcement, Active Shooter, Emergency Management, Laws and Ordinances, Risk Management, and Community Relations.

Writing Skills: Writes, revises, and executes an Accreditation Compliance Document (Internal Control System). Writes and compiles information for standards; develops and writes departmental policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and measures documentation as needed.

Leadership and Consultation Skills: Provides leadership and guidance for Directors, Management, and Staff to complete any documentation needed for the 151 Accreditation standards. Departmental liaison with The Commission that Accredits Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Atlanta Police Department (APD), and The Atlanta Fire Department to determine documentation and compliance measures needed for Accreditation.

ADA Project Manager

City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation - Atlanta, GA - 2009 to Present. Liaison to the Department of Justice - Atlanta, GA - March 2009 to Present

History: Agency signed a decree with the Department of Justice to complete over 800 violations cited under the Project Civic Access campaign.

Job Duties: Record keeping (All); Identifies and has Knowledge of ADA codes and violations; Supplies final report to DOJ; Coordinate bi-weekly meetings as needed.

Strategic Planning Leadership Team, 2012-2013

History: Worked collaboratively with the Senior Management Team to help develop the new five-year Departmental Strategic Plan.

Job Duties: Critical and strategic thinking; Communication Skills; Writing; Collaborative Organizing

Project Manager/Community Outreach for the Selena Butler Art Initiative, Old Fourth Ward, July 2011 to February 2014

History: Statue of the legacy of Selena Sloan Butler is erected in the park

Duties: Budgeting – secured $25,000 from the Office of Park Design to fund project; Building Community Relations; Coordinating Meetings; Organizing the Artist and various community members

Project Manager, National Recreation and Park Association Conference

Conference Assignment: From 2009 to 2011. Conference Dates: November 1-4, 2011

Duties included, but were not limited to, the following: Captured over $13,000 in funding for the Local Host Committee; oversaw Local Host Committees; direct liaison to NRPA Conference officials and CEO; Created Master Schedules for all functions related to the Local Host Committee and NRPA; Formulated and wrote OSI material; Created, formulated, and executed working conference documents

Awards

The George Harris Director's School, University of Athens, 2012

Received certification from the University of Georgia, George Harris Director's School sponsored by the

Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA).

Recipient of the 2011 NRPA Outstanding Accomplishments Award

Received recognition for being the Project Manager on the 2011 NRPA Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Speaker Engagements

Session speaker at the 2017 NRPA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Topic: The QCC’s of Cooking

Session speaker at the 2012 NRPA Conference in Anaheim, California. Topic: The Transformative Value of Renovating Atlanta’s Selena Butler Park

Special Projects, Education:

Eligibility Assistance Coordinator - Atlanta Public Schools, 2003-2004: Coordinated and assisted parents at Carter G. Woodson Elementary with standard written procedures related to the Federal Food Assistance Program. Successfully documented 90% of the lunch application forms for the school to retain federal funding in the amount of $133,000. Coordinated and provided timelines and detailed analysis for Principal and staff

Butler YMCA Summer Camp Program, Magnolia Park Public Housing Program: Director (2003)

M. Agnes Jones Elementary: First Grade Teacher (2001-2002)

Camp Best Friends, Tulwaters Elementary School Site: Counselor & Teacher (2001)

Clark Atlanta University Service Learning Program in conjunction with Kennedy Middle School: Director/Coordinator (Fall/Winter, 2000)

Autumn Lane Head Start Program: Assistant Teacher (Summer, 2000)

Nikki’s Infant and Toddler Early Learning Center (1991-1999): Owner/Director. Supervised a staff of approximately three to four individuals.

Early Childhood Education / (DHR Approved) Training

Completed Praxis II for Teacher Certification

First Aid Training (Currently Updating)

Meal Time/Nutrition in the Childcare Center

Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting

Safety/Disease/Injury Control

Classroom and Learning Center Management

Implementing Curriculum

Directors Forum and Leadership Training

Positive Parenting

Team Planning in Child Care Center

Certified CPR and Emergency Care

Computer Skills

Microsoft (10+ years), Excel (10+ years), Power Point (10+ years), Project Management (10+ years)

Certifications

Safe Serve Certification, January 2026 (5 yr. certification)

Education

MA, Education – Reading, Writing, and Literacy

Lesley University - Boston, MA

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