Strategic Programs Leader Seeking Remote Role
Resume:
Waddell, AZ *****
**********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Doctorate
Theology
MA
Ministry
MA
Organization Management
BS
Occupational Education
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Trauma-Informed Facilitator
Arizona Trauma Institute
Poverty Coach
Communication Across Barriers, Inc.
Offender Workforce Development Specialist
U.S. Dept of Justice
Executive Development for Government Employees
Maricopa County
AGTS Contracting Academy
State of Arizona
Grants Training
The Grantsmanship Center
Workforce Investment Act
US Dept of Labor
Defense Institute of Security Assistance Officer Training
U.S. Air Force
Notary
State of Arizona
First-Aid & CPR
Fingerprint Clearance
TRINA E. JENKINS CURRY
SUMMARY
Experienced leader, driving innovative program strategies and enhancing service quality. Proven expertise in program development and compliance. Adept in team leadership, fostering collaborative environments to meet organizational goals and improve community outcomes.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows - Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Laptops4Learning
Manage all functions of outreach throughout Arizona and nationally
Identify and apply for grant opportunities
Coordinate laptop needs and purchases
Onboarding and oversight of L4L staff and volunteers
Key player in budget development and strategic planning
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
Homeward Bound March 2019 - June 2024
Managed a staff of 42 employees to provide strategic vision and long-term planning for all family programs
Oversaw a $3 million budget across seven distinct programs
Created and promoted the vision and direction of all programs for Adult Services, After-School, Teen Center and Early Learning programs
Collaborated with a local community college, Department of Childcare Administration, United Way, and the Office of Head Start to enhance training for teachers and administrators. Implemented hands-on education and resource programs, resulting in 98% of teachers earning their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Achieved zero Findings in State and National inspections and audits across all programs for 5 consecutive years
Established and implemented departmental goals and objectives; developed procedures, services, structures, controls, and reporting systems for the effective and efficient performance of all programs
Determined types and levels of services to be provided and standards by which delivery will be evaluated
Developed and executed policies and procedures and a system of accountability that tracks quality of service, program budget, relevant documentation and adherence to contractual requirements
Collaborated with Homeward Bound attorneys, Department of Childcare Services (DCS), and the Courts on campus evictions, child custody, child and sexual abuse incidents, and all other campus occurrences involving the police or family care.
Developed a trauma-informed culture and agency policies, procedures and training that supported a trauma-informed agency
Served as spokesperson to the social service community, state and national policymakers on legislative issues that affect homeless families
Interfaced with AZ Department of Housing (ADOH) on the upkeep, maintenance, and compliance of 76 apartments
Program Committee Board Liaison
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Arizona Women's Education and Employment (AWEE) / A New Leaf January 2013 - February 2019
Strategically re-organized workforce programs and provided clear direction to workforce staff
Directed the Phoenix Bankwork$ Training program, achieving a 75% placement rate/ 85% job retention rate after one year for 59 graduates
Prepared and submitted licensing documents to secure approval as a State of Arizona Vocational Training Program
Authored and secured a $400,000 grant from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to develop a training program supporting former homeowners impacted by the national foreclosure crisis. Designed program and exceeded all performance metrics, becoming the only initiative in Arizona to receive additional funding for another year
Over a 5-year period, cultivated relationships with 250 employers, building a robust pipeline of job seekers for Arizona businesses
Through employer partnerships, identified and facilitated apprenticeships, internships, and paid work experiences, creating clear career paths for job seekers
Administered 21 program contracts and grants, ensuring compliance and effective program implementation
Key player in agency annual budget and strategic planning
Authored and awarded over $2 million grants, successfully securing necessary funding to support the organization's mission
SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR
Maricopa County Human Services/Workforce Development February 2008 - December 2012
Directed workforce development activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Oversaw Veterans, Youth, and Faith-Based & Community Initiative programs, ensuring effective management and service delivery
Optimized employee performance by providing training opportunities that promoted development and reduced turnover
Supervised and evaluated staff by establishing performance measures, developing performance plans, and conducting regular reviews
Represented the county in collaboration with AZ Department of Veteran Services, Veterans Administration, and Governor’s Office of Faith & Community Initiatives, addressing veteran workforce needs
Board liaison for youth and veteran workforce programs, fostering communication and strategic alignment
INTERIM WORKFORCE CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Maricopa County Human Services/Workforce Development May 2010 - December 2010
Selected to manage the Maricopa County One-Stop Career Center during manager’s extended leave of absence; oversaw 55 employees from state, county, and non-profit organizations and ensured both mandated and non-mandated partners were co-located within the Center
Identified and promoted resources to enhance services for partner programs and customers
Strategically staffed the center to accommodate job seeker usage
Coordinated and oversaw maintenance contracts, lease agreements, and facility improvements
Collaborated with partners to collect statistical data on program and center activities, providing comprehensive monthly reports
DIRECTOR
Maricopa County Human Services Department/Special Transportation Division April 2000 - February 2008
Designed and implemented the county’s Special Transportation Service and Home Meal Delivery program, resulting in over 100,000 trips and meals delivered in a single year
Led a team of 67 employees, operating 70 paratransit vehicles across 19 municipalities
Wrote Request for Proposals for vendor transit services, scheduling and dispatch software, and meal delivery services
Generated revenue of over 4 million dollars by writing grants and leveraging community resources
Managed annual budget in excess of 6 million dollars
Secured funding from the Area Agency on Aging, Region 9, to purchase Hybrid SUVs by effectively communicating meal delivery challenges in difficult terrain and ease of loading/unloading meals; vhicles enhanced driver performance and ensured a reliable service
Led strategic transit planning for municipalities in close collaboration with state legislators, the Regional Public Transit Authority (RPTA), and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), aligning services with regional growth and community needs.
Authored policies on drug testing, training, and fleet maintenance in compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations
Oversaw the operation, maintenance, and repair schedules of a 70-vehicle paratransit fleet; ongoing collaboration with MCDOT, ADOT and Risk Management to ensure ADA compliance
Led end-to-end vehicle procurement, including developing specifications, managing bidding processes, negotiating costs, and ensuring full FTA compliance upon delivery
Managed over 30 state, federal and non-profit/for-profit contracts
Prepared funding requests and presented to City Council members during town meetings
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE F-16 MILITARY STUDENT SQUADRON
United States Air Force
July 1997 – March 2001
Successfully executed and directed the operation of the Luke AFB International Military Student Office and the AETC F-16 Pilot Training School Registrar's Office, a $5.9 billion foreign military sales case.
Authored a Student Handbook used to orientate pilots and families from 14 countries
Ensured pilot and family are medically cleared to enter into the U.S.
Prepared and executed contracts to local businesses to provide housing, furniture and transportation for pilots and family
Due to language differences, first contact for all school communications involving pilot’s children
Completed extensive training to quickly recognize and comprehend cross-cultural differences, effectively providing resolutions when concerns arise.
Key player in making the pilot training program successful through diligent support actions upfront and allowed students to enter and complete training with minimum disruption.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led program staff in shifting the agency to the Housing First model, ensuring program alignment with funder requirements and timeline.
Reduced move-in time for homeless families from 2 months to under 1 week, ensuring families are safely housed as quickly as possible.
Earned 5-Star rating for Child Care program; first time being awarded and highest rating given to performing Child Care programs
Established and managed 17 financial industry partnerships, securing over $200,000 to support the Phoenix Bankwork$ Training program.
Exceeded performance for the City of Phoenix Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program for 4 consecutive years.
Increased AWEE employment goals by over 50%; boosted average earnings by more than $5 per hour.
Designed and implemented the regional workforce 'Shared How Awareness of Resources Empowers' Access Point program across 52 faith- and community-based organizations, to assist unemployed and underemployed individuals.
Garnered recognition for the Access Point program in the White House Blog, Department of Labor Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnership national webinar; acknowledgment contributed to the state's increased allocation of workforce funding.
Received National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for innovative and best-practice programs for Veteran and Youth Center, Teen Leadership program, and Shared Network Access Point program
Identified and resolved a cost-effective and more efficient solution for
driver communications; saved the county $100,000 annually in vehicle communication expenses, and merited a reward
Identified issues with parent sign-ins/out sheets, submitted proposal to DCS and the Courts to replace current system with an electronic system; approved and recognized as best practice
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