Program Manager Life Skills

Audrey George

Phone: 1-801-***-****

Email: ************@*******.***

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-george-a1330372/ Personal Summary

I’ve spent the majority of my career working with young people. I have been an educator, an advocate, a probation officer, and an administrator. I have worked in the courts, in residential detention facilities, schools, and administrative offices. I am a leader, an organizer, and a planner. I am hard working and quick to learn, with attention to detail. I am flexible and accustomed to change and hope to find a way to use my time and talents to enrich my community, wherever that may be. Employment

Volunteer

in

Africa

October 2022

to June 2023

Ghana -Atlas Volunteers-Teaching English

I worked with a primary school to identify kids that needed one-on-one English tutoring. I then worked with about 15 kids a week on their English. Rwanda -Partners for Conservation-Program Manager

I started as a volunteer, working with the NGO to digitize their volunteer process and organize their various projects. I also helped them create sound policies that will help them maintain stability moving forward. I will continue to work with this organization as a Program Manager both in the US and in Rwanda as much as I am able.

Uganda -Universal Health & Development Foundation

I worked with the organization to digitize their policies. I also helped them start to develop a campaign, in partnership with the government, to plan a girls football event that also focused on women’s health issues.

Kenya -World Meets Kenya-Grant writing and NGO management I worked with this organization on grant writing and helped them create sound policies. Tanzania -The White Rose-supporting sustainable education I worked with 4th graders teaching English and life skills Probation

Officer

2020-2022

2008-2017

2007-2008

As a Probation Officer in Juvenile Court, I conducted interviews, wrote court reports, made recommendations for treatment and placement, worked with youth on case planning and supervised youth in the community. I created a reading program for the youth in my state where they can earn community service hours for reading. I also ran a credit recovery program for youth involved in the Juvenile CourtI work with schools and community agencies to provide services to youth and their families in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, family support, and skill development. Program

Coordinator

2017-2020

As a Program Coordinator I organized statewide training for Juvenile Probation Officers, managed grants and contracts, trained and coached evidence-based practices, served on multi-agency committees including education for youth in custody, best practices within the Juvenile Court, drugs and alcohol, human trafficking, restorative justice, education, crisis response and family engagement.

*In this position I also had the opportunity to produce a short film entitled. “Navigating the Juvenile Court.” On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0VFLfln3zA Youth

Advocate

2004-2007

As a Youth Advocate I worked with youth in a residential setting. I organized learning activities, scheduled volunteers and encouraged literacy through a reading program. I helped develop a level system that included reading and life skills. I recommended placement in court for youth who were unable to return home for various reasons.

High School

Teacher

1999-2004

As a high school teacher, I taught History for grades 9-12. In addition I organized staff meetings, helped develop and implement behavior plans, and planned life skills and service projects for the youth. I was also in charge of student leadership. Small

Business

I make jewelry and accessories with shed from my snakes. I have marketed my product and sold it all over the country. I do custom orders, wholesale and direct sales. I love sharing my passion with others in a creative way. Simply Shed on Facebook

Retail Over the years I have worked retail in various retail chains. I have worked at Burlington, JCPenney's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Macy's, ZCMI and Wet Seal.

Education

Bachelors of Arts

Utah State University 1999

Major: History Minor: Portuguese & Marketing

Associate of Arts 1992

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

San Francisco, CA Merchandise Marketing

Correctional Program Checklist (CPC)

The CPC is a process of assessing program adherence to evidence based practices within correctional settings.

** For teaching abroad, I am willing to complete any certification program if the position requires.

Skills

● Google Programs

● Microsoft Office Programs

● Teaching-at risk youth and adults

● Facilitating Groups

● Coaching

● Motivational Interviewing

● Collaborating with

community partners

● Case Planning

● Grant management

● Strong organizational skills

Additional Volunteer Experience

Shift Coordinator 2010-2014

Jordan River Temple-The Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints. As a shift coordinator I supervised, scheduled and trained 90-100 adult volunteers.

Missionary 1993-1994

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Lisbon, Portugal and Cabo Verde, West Africa

Supported Causes & Organizations

● National Geographic Society

● Cheetah Conservation Botswana

● Conservation International

● World Wildlife Fund

● Dazzle Africa-Zambia

● Partners for Conservation

● World Possible-offline learning

● Room to Read International

References Available Upon Request

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