Child Youth Program Assistant
Resume:
Lisa M. Abney
Fredericksburg Virginia 22407
Summary:
I would be honored to work with children again. With my knowledge and background of working with families and children for over 9 years. I have worked with children for 8 years planning events as well as teaching and taking care of special needs children. I also have experience in the CACFP which I monitored child ratios to teachers, made sure all records on all the children were updated and they had their shots updated as well as a doctor’s note on file of their allergies and any medical issues. Relevant Work Experience:
June 2016 - Present MCCS Single Marine Program – Recreation Center Manager, NF-3 I incorporated creativity to plan, promote a well-rounded recreation programs and events utilizing numerous facilities with the entire MCCS Divisions as well as off base organizations. I ensured all programs and events are following program policies, regulations, and procedures. I evaluate and review ongoing programs to recommend changes or enhancements that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the program activities/events to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the Single Marine Program mission. I utilized judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. I regularly analyzed projected programs, considering our operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission/availability as well as the changing population. I lead day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which I assigned staff. I have made recommendations on corrective action to take when planning or implementing changes to the programs.
I performed managerial duties to include creating schedules, assigning and distributing work, defining priorities, conducted interviews and rated the outcome, conducted performance evaluations, disciplinary actions as warranted, coaching and counseling, approving/disapproving leave request, performed change fund cash audits, approved time and correcting any exceptions that showed up in PeopleSoft, made sure that if staff worked at another recreation center the correct payroll number was indicated on PeopleSoft and ensuring staff is up to date in their annual training. I supervised directly ten to six full, part time and flexible NF 02 employees. I’m very knowledgeable in the Inspector General Checklist of the Single Marine Program, Recreation Programs APF and NAF planning, budgeting and programming, UFM and OSD funding, Semper Fit Recreational programs Marine Family Team Building and the operations that drive these programs. I’m proficient in collecting data when analyzing the outcome of certain programs and events that are using certain budgets and accounts. I am responsible for development, management and execution of the annual budget. I monitored monthly budgets for accounts in Entertainment $9,240, Supplies $ 250, Repair and Maintenance $150, Rental $105, Printing & Reproduction between $454 - $ 567 and kept a detailed report of Commercial Sponsorship money to maximize the use of Appropriated Funding to support recreation programming and community services, and to enhance the quality of life for our single service members. Developed and managed both Appropriated and NonAppropriated Page 2 of 9
Fund budgets for the fiscal year. Monitored expenditures accuracy and balanced budgets by reviewing Profit and Loss statements with General Ledgers monthly. Submitted corrections and monitored changes regularly. I was Appointed Government Purchase Card Holder for $15,000 in a billing cycle: purchased supplies/items for monthly events and submitted credit card statements every month according to the 2017 Bank cycle dates. I possess a working knowledge and experience with purchasing processes, to include purchase card programs, centralized purchasing offices, General Service Administration (GSA) sources and direct suppliers. Responsible for equipment and asset inventories in excess of $215,505.20. I was assigned as the Responsible Officer for all items and the CMR to include items held in storage or in possession of others. I am responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facility to include submitting work orders for repairs. Maintained and established Standard Operating Procedures and Desk Top Procedures and guideline were always in effect and adhered to. I served as the POC for the Single Marine Program Council Representatives, worked with installation Sergeant Major
(SMP Senior Enlisted Advisor) to ensure involvement from the units at all levels. Completed administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection, tracking patron counts and ensured accountability of the completed Daily Activity Reports for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales/refund transactions. Prepared and conducted briefs, orientations and large scale presentations concerning the various aspects of the program to commands, visitors, newly arrived service members, base organizations, local community businesses, senior organizational leaders and Senior Base Commanders aboard the Camp Lejeune Installation and Marine Corps Installation East.
I brief our director on the status of our programs and all professional or administrative issues that would arise. During are SMP meetings I would brief the Co and the Sgt.Maj. on the events we held and how well it went as well as brief them on the upcoming trips and volunteer opportunity we had available. I held student brief every week in which I spoke to 80-100 student on our program and other services they can utilizes on base. I would hand out our calendars and any flyers we had for trips. Being a manger with the Single Marine program I do a lot of planning as well as research events for the students/junior Marines. I do briefs with the Marines that took part in our events and I asked them the kind of tournament’s they would like as well as big events such as my End of Summer Bash, volunteer events and what trips they would like. I would also get feedback from the 1stSgts and Sgt.Maj. I would tailor events towards their age group as well as their interests. After our trips the Marines would fill out a survey then I would talk to them as a group and find out how we can improve with that particular trip, event or volunteer event. Then I would open the floor and discuss what future events they would like to do. Additionally, I had Marines that returned and attended follow-on events. May 2016 - June 2017 MCCS Single Marine Program - Trip Programmer/Volunteer Coordinator NF-2
I planned and organized trips for various Units aboard Camp Lejeune-New River and for our Single Marines, Sailors and Geo Bachelors. I would receive volunteer events from out in town and I would place them on our calendar of events and I would process there Letter of Appreciation. I would verify the volunteers on the roster place the events and name. Rank, DOD number and unit into our system to track their volunteer hours. I would go to all seven of our Council meetings to promote and engaged interest in the volunteer events that we have on base as well as off base. I would set up transportation for all of our recreation centers and communicate with the commands for arrival times and departure times.
I created flyers for unit trips and for the Single Marine Program trips that outlined all the information on the trips as well as our refund policies. I would create all expenditures on our Trips Budget worksheet that would detail any per diem that was necessary if trips were over 12 hours. The Marines who went on the trips would fill out a survey sheet. What they liked and didn’t like and what we can approve on our next trip. I would indicate which form of transportation would be utilized for instance our vans or coach bus, prices for tickets, hotel Page 3 of 9
rooms and how many patrons were going on these trips. I ensured all trips were following program policies, regulations, and procedures. I would evaluate and review ongoing programs to recommend changes or enhancements that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the trips to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the Single Marine Program mission. I would be asked my other events sponsored by organizations on base to set-up a table with information about our program and speak to our military service members as well as Senior Leaders.
I was responsible for making sure all information was gathered and correct when staff signed up our patrons for any trip and made phone calls to each patron when we had any changes to pick-up locations or when trips were canceled. I contacted hotels to make accommodations for our group, communicated with parks, museums and other venues. Made sure all aspects of our contracts indicated all of our needs as well as what I have discussed with sales managers, and other personnel, due dates for all deposits were accurate and paid with the time frame allocated, made sure all names were indicated on any rooming lists or other reports. I developed working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations. I developed contacts and created professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups with businesses and organizations. Assumed the responsibility for planning, coordinating, publicizing volunteer events and sharing that with Single Marine Program Officers, Recreation Center Managers, Recreation Staff and Operation Noble Heart. As the Volunteer Coordinator when off base organization would contact me about how to post their event through us I would send out the Organization Partnership Form, Volunteer Request Form and our Volunteer Sign in Roster. I would then input the Volunteer Request Form in our data base that would generate the Volunteer Opportunities List that I send out to all 7 Recreation Centers Single Marine Officers, Recreation Center Managers, Staff and Operation Noble Heart. I would also post their volunteer event on Trumba (web-based software) calendar where volunteers can sign up for that event as well view other volunteer opportunities and events associated with all Recreation Centers. When I received the Sign in roster, I would input that data in our Volunteer Tracking system that tracked their accumulated hours. I would process their Letters of Appreciations from our spreadsheet and email them in the allotted timeframe.
June 2015 - May 2016 MCCS Single Marine Program - Recreation Assistant NF-2 Prepared, managed and processed daily report of sales, cash reconciliation. I possess an in-depth knowledge of financial statements, analysis and cash management. Completed request proposals for facility maintenance work. Submitted requests to special funding programs and corporate sponsorship. The submission process, tracking and after-action reporting mirrors the grant process. I have successfully written proposals, tracked progress and provided recordkeeping reports back to sponsors and other supporters. Coordinated and maintained accountability of all equipment, products and inventory for equipment and supplies at seven recreation centers to include procurement, transfer/delivery and inventory of items. I created developmental, planned and implemented a comprehensive recreation program for active duty enlisted personnel 18-26 years of age which includes social, cultural, athletic and recreational activities that promotes a healthy lifestyle that improves quality of life for junior service members. I evaluated effectiveness of ongoing programs based on participation, patron satisfaction and facility usage. I provided marketing materials ideas for the effective communication of department programs and opportunities to our patrons. I planned, coordinated and implemented the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events with attendance of 50, including tournaments, cookouts, outdoor movies, sports tournaments, video tournaments, holiday functions, trips and more to ensure maximum utilization of facilities, services and other resources. I conducted, directed and implemented monthly council meetings with local officers, representatives, MCCS staff, senior leadership and base commanders. Prepared and conducted brief, orientations and large-scale presentations Page 4 of 9
concerning the various aspects of the program to commands, visitors, newly arrived service members, base organizations, local community businesses, senior organizational leaders and Senior Base Commanders aboard the November 2014 - June 2015 MCCS Children & Youth Program - Child Adult Care Food Program Assistant NF-3
I enrolled children and families in the CDC, SAC, and FCC homes in the USDA/CACFP. I prepared and submitted monthly claims for reimbursement to the program coordinator in a timely manner. Participated in implementing training for FCC providers required participating in the USDA/CACFP. I planned the development of seasonal cycle menus and recommended menus to Family Child Care providers on base. I updated the food analysis binders, monthly newsletter, and reviewed the meal preparation and milk audits. I always maintained accurate data input into the Child Youth Management System in RecTrac software program. I prepared reports, databases and spreadsheets to meet USDA/CACFP and HQMC requirements. When I went to do unannounced inspections, I would verify that attendance records were checked off and updated according to the meal I was inspecting, made sure the meal met the Child and Adult Family Program meal pattern requirements, also the caregivers were providing family-style meal service: placing enough food on the table for each child to have the minimum portions of each required component and the children were serving themselves. I obtained the required paperwork for each newly enrolled participated and filled in all the information on Rec Track according to the Child Youth and Teen policies. I also inspected records on any participants that had medical restrictions and food allergies received he appropriate meal and the proper documentation supported those findings by a doctor. I recorded numbers of meals served to staff, updated the master enrollment list for children in the four facilities I was assigned, saved the Master Enrollment List for each month on a separate file, consolidated attendance records to determine total attendance, consolidated meal counts to determine to total number of breakfasts, lunches and snacks were served. Any d I submitted all claims by the 15th of every month to ensure reimbursement to adhere to the USDA guidelines. I provided training for all nutrition and teaching staff on meal pattern, point of service, accurate meal counts, meal production records, and civil rights. April 2014 - November 2014 Semper Fit Division Single Marine Program - Recreation Assistant NF-2
I prepared, managed and processed daily report of sales, cash reconciliation. In-depth knowledge of financial statements, analysis and cash management. Completed request proposals for facility maintenance work. Submitted requests to special funding programs and corporate sponsorship. The submission process, tracking and after- action reporting mirrors the grant process. I have successfully written proposals, tracked progress and provided recordkeeping reports back to sponsors and other supporters. I coordinated and maintained accountability of all equipment, products and inventory for equipment and supplies at seven recreation centers to include procurements, transfers/deliveries and inventory of items. Created a multitude of recreation and health and fitness programs and opportunities to increase the wellness of our patrons and their quality of life. For recreational programming I developed, planned, and implemented a comprehensive recreation program for active duty enlisted personnel 18-26 years of age which includes social, cultural, athletic and recreational activities that promotes a healthy lifestyle that improves quality of life for junior service members. I evaluated the effectiveness of ongoing programs based on participation, patron satisfaction and facility usage. I provided marketing materials ideas for the effective communication of department programs and opportunities to our patrons. Conducted, directed and implemented monthly council meetings with local officers, representatives, MCCS staff, senior leadership and base commanders. I prepared and conducted brief, orientations and large-scale presentations concerning the various aspects of the program to commands, visitors, newly arrived service members, base organizations, local community businesses, senior organizational leaders and Senior Base Commanders aboard the Camp Lejeune Installation and Marine Corps Installation East. Addressed Semper Fit Director, Deputy Director, SMP Branch Heads and Senior Leaders and presented monthly briefs on special projects, budgets and other policy matters. Communicated Page 5 of 9
recommendations for program changes, variations, policies and charges. Created programs and modifications for events, and tournaments to ensure facilities and programming are accessible to persons with disabilities. Communicated with staff to use these principles and foster a strong welcoming environment to all of our patrons Responsible for the safe operation of the Recreation Area through direct management. December 2011-July 2012 Community Care of the Sandhill’s, Pinehurst NC – Assistant Case Manager
I completed and processed patients Post Hospital Med Rec& Care Summaries according to the pharmacist corrections and posted it their charts in the Case Management Information System software program. Assisted with individualized assessment procedures curriculum- based, developmental and social skills. Maintained confidential information in creating, storing, accessing, transferring of records. Updated patient’s medical records according to new findings and doctors’ notes. I recorded all high-risk pregnancies into the system according to health departments so they can be assigned to a nurse. Verified status of patients Medicaid insurance. I was an assist case manager with experience working with the underserved and disadvantaged population’s youths in areas, homelessness, and pregnancy and physical issues in transitional living environments. Enthusiastically motivated to inspire others with the ability to interact in a supportive and professional manner with diverse populations. I would make home visits with the senior case manager. I developed a case plan to establish goals and necessary resources to provide medical options for young teens that were. I planned and implemented Health Fairs; I maintained a case load of 30 teens. I developed case plans to establish goals, objectives, tasks, and time frames for parties involved in a case. Evaluated parent interest and needs and develop and implement a plan of parent education activities and special parent events based on this assessment. I’m deeply committed to enriching the lives of others; I recognized for sensitivity to their needs and ability to effectively balance professionalism with empathy. I performed home visits to check on families and to see if they need any assistance working with the local community agencies. I possess outstanding leadership and supervisory skills, administrative experience and comprehensive knowledge of social services Performed home visits to check on families and to see if they need any assistance also worked with the local county schools and community agencies.
August 2001 - January 2007 Marine Corp Community Services, Camp Lejeune - Childcare Program Assistant GSE-04
Implemented teaching and learning resources, training materials, and guidance on effective classroom strategies for children that had IDP’s and utilized that in our summer camp curriculum as well as after school care. Developed and implemented lesson plans and daily activities focused on language arts, reading, grammar and spelling. Provided individual teaching to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning; approx. 12 students. Led weekly enrichment activities for entire class varying from cooking, mosaic art, and outdoor activities. Designed individualized curricula for academically under achieving students. Liaison between parents, students, and schools resulting in improved behavior habits for troubled students. Maintained a safe and healthy environment. Attended in-service and staff meeting also kept up with all credit hours in completing several related classes and achieving certificates. Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child. Arranged a classroom environment in accordance to program guidelines, goals and philosophies. Inspected and replaced damaged or lost materials. I had filled in working with Information & Referral office many times. I would sign up new families for the CDC’s or the Youth Centers. I also helped many families when they asked about the Exceptional Family Member Program. I guided families through the enrollment process. Give them information Page 6 of 9
on medical, educational, and community services and assist the families with special education needs. I would give them information on the Community Centers and what they offer as well as Youth Sports. Registered patrons for the Children Youth and Teen programs and specialty classes. Conducted and carried out classes geared to our special needs children and implemented our training in the classrooms. Recognized facility operation deficiencies and put in place plans for corrections and improvement. Re-vamped department filing system and improved data search and retrieval methods. Processed all on site merchandise invoices. Provided input for bi-annual assessment of children’s development. I collected fees and tuitions and applied to appropriate client account. Reconciled daily income receipts and monitored facility supply inventory, sourced vendors and placed weekly orders as needed. Created spreadsheets, databases, staff schedules and class and activity agendas. Booked appointments and maintained calendar for contract classes and other facility events. Conceptualized, created, planned and executed daily activities.
I expanded program to include teen events. Included off-site field trips as part of the program. Secured parental permission, chaperones, transportation, and meals, and saw to all details involved in off-site activity planning. Organized summer day camps and after-school programs. Established rapport with coworkers, program participants and parents. Processed employee timesheets and expense reports. Completed daily and end-of-month reports, including USDA food, daily attendance and cash intake. Created spreadsheets, databases, staff schedules and class and activity agendas. Booked appointments and maintained calendar for contract classes and other facility events. Created games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic play, activities).
October 1998 – November 1999, Morale Welfare and Recreation-Recreation Manager Liberty Program, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba NF-3
I managed 15 employees and arranged coverage for the Movie Program and Liberty Program. I planned, coordinated, published, marketed and executed programs, classes and special events for base personnel and their families. I prepared and reviewed schedules to ensure both programs had the proper staffing, assigning and distributing work duties and defining priorities for both programs to include outside Movie Theater. I provided management supervision the concession operations. Ensured that all food areas are following the Navy Sanitation policies. As well as managed all aspects of the Recreation Center. I interviewed and selected individuals for hire, conducted performance evaluations and ensuring training was completed in the proper timeframe. I implemented creativity to plan, promote a well-rounded program utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department. I ensured that all programs and events are following program policies, regulations, and procedures. I would evaluate and review ongoing programs to recommend changes or enhancements that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the program activities/events to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of Liberty Program mission. I possess an in-depth knowledge of financial statements, analysis and cash management.
I performed regular analysis of projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans and commanded missions. I took timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with appropriate entities. I answered patron’s questions and enforced standards of conduct within established practices and local policy. Implemented and organized movie events and parties for families with children. Developed marketing and publicity techniques to ensure that all personnel on board are aware of the leisure opportunities available to them. I performed the development, management, maintenance planning and execution of our programs to senior leader’s and other military service members. I exercised authority and independent judgment in developing plans and solutions. I was accountable for property and inventory of various types of equipment and supplies. I was responsible for providing reports to the Fleet Recreation Coordinator in a timely manner. Page 7 of 9
I incorporated local resources to contribute item needed in our events for our Single Marines and Sailors. Managed volunteers for special events and facilities that needed volunteers for their programs. Followed facility maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment. Approved event venues and conditions prior to sponsored functions. I promoted our programs locally by liaising with the local schools, our base newsletter and with the community in general. I planned, coordinated and implemented activities on Leeward side for base personnel and change of command ceremonies when the ships ported in Cuba.
I would conduct meetings with the higher-ranking military on all the events we had as well as our movie schedule. I then would conduct briefs to all personnel on the ship and talk to them on our events, movie schedule and the transportation options. I brought cable boxes and posters of events to the ship. Set-up catering services and processed fuel and other invoices in support of event activities. Headed base movie program and special events. I selected, ordered, scheduled and promoted movies showings on a weekly basis. I inspected and ensured to the proper time frame of returning movies to supply house in the United States in the time allocated to secure future shipments. Provided support for unit allocations include equipment, programming ideas and coordination assistance.
I built, created and enhanced my partnerships with all the commands and the networks we had on base. I regularly communicated with the parents and families about childcare, events, movies and trips to the States and surrounding areas. I took initiative, set priorities, worked independently, and managed multiple tasks, meetings, and assuring a presence at professional gatherings.
February 1995 - April 1998, Marine Welfare Recreation - 7 Day Store Manager NF-3 Quantico, VA I managed 10 employees daily I interviewed, hired employees, wrote and presented monthly work appraisal reports, prepared work schedules and assigned distributed workload, overseen the results of custodial/maintenance work performed., signed and calculated timecards. I attended weekly meeting and educated employees regarding operating policies and cash handling procedures. Ensured efficient functioning of the activity including: opening and closing,, performed change fund cash audits change fund, I was held accountable for a safe amounts up to
$15,000, three individual cash register of $3,000,.I was responsible for security of cash receipts, I monitored and reviewed profit and loss statements, retail expenses, budgets and inventory. I ensured to the proper handling of NAF funds collected and ensured timely reporting of all financial information to the accounting department. I have an in-depth knowledge of financial statements, analysis and cash management. I would order merchandise through various vendors, received and checked in merchandise, priced, requisitioned and stored any overflow of merchandise. I oversee to the proper completion of requisition and issue forms and merchandise receipts performed. Physical inventory and prepared the required reports. Maintained inventory by implementing purchasing plans and staying in contact with vendors and shippers. I also managed the Weapons Training Battalion mini mart when the current manager was on leave or absent. I maximized profits by controlling labor costs and expenses. I always gave great support to my customers and other members of the team with sales advice and product support. Continuously reviewing and managing team performance. I was able to build a working atmosphere that has energy, vitality and fun. I utilized a methodical and organized approach to work at both individual and at team lev
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Sgt.MajDon Wood
Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools
Training Command ******.*.*****@****.***
SgtMaj,Lance Oufnac
Marine Corps Engineer School
*****.******@****.***
Susan Goodrich 2
Former Branch Head of the Single Marine Program
MCCS Camp Lejeune New-River
910-***-**** Cell
Kimberley Davis 1
Program Manager Single Marine Program
MCCS Camp Lejeune New-River
Kim.davis@usmc-mcs,org
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