Senior Program Director - Nonprofit & Community Services

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human services,nonprofit, and events management professional with 20+ years of progressive leadership experienceand a proven track record of developing high-impact programs, managing budgets, leading teams, coordinating and promoting events;Highly skilled in needs assessment, program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and grant-funded requirements. Passionate about advancing access to services to achieve organizational needs, engage stakeholders through community initiatives and events aligned to operating strategies and continued supportive servicesfor men, women, youth, and family populations.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Budget Oversight & Fiscal Accountability

Compliance and Reporting

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Intervention & Case Management Oversight

Events Operation &Management

Grant Management & Reporting

Program Development & Implementation

Staff Supervision and Development

AFFILIATIONS

NCNW

Meeting Planners International

1994 – 2025

Program Director Antioch Urban Ministries, Inc. (Matthew’s Place)

Direct programming in adherence to regulatory compliance(Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, Health and Human Services)

Manage an annual operating budget(979K+) ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funder guidelines.

Develop and implement program policies aligned with local, state, and federal regulations; Evaluate program effectiveness utilizing data to prepare performance reports and implement improvements.

Hire, train, and supervise staff, including case managers, coordinators, administrative personnel, and volunteers in providing client services in alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.

Monitored programming and maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards; Assisted in writing grant proposals for funding and preparing reports to secure donor support.

Establish and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and government agencies to enhance and expand collaborative initiatives.

2003 – Present

Ownerand Event Manager Mystique Affairs

Identify partnerships with businesses, sponsors, and community leaders.

Coordinate and manage end-to-end event planning, including logistics, vendor management, day-of execution and on-site communications of events with more than 2000 attendees.

Negotiate and manage vendor contracts in alignment with established budget.

Develop outreach and promotion strategies to drive awareness and increased attendance; conduct post-event evaluations to improve future programming.

2001– Present

Wedding Coordinator Antioch Baptist Church North

Client advisement

Negotiate and manage vendor contracts

Oversees wedding day logistics and managing reception timeline

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