Project Manager/Coordinator

Darrell D. Grant

** ****** *****, *************, **. 30046 | 713-***-**** | *******.*****@*******.***

Objective

I am interested in a position with a dynamic organization that will allow me the to utilize my experience in youth development and organizational management.

Education

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas

Bachelor of Arts

American Intercontinental University

Texas & Atlanta, Georgia

MED – expected completion, Dec. 2011

Experience

Operation Reach Inc. – Program Coordinator

Atlanta, GA | April 2010 - Present

-Implement and manage Operation Reach program components

-Supervise a team of 40 AmeriCorps Members, under Federal Grant requirements, as they serve throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area

- Recruit and maintain beneficial organizational partnerships

-Conduct regional site visits for potential and active organizational partners

-Accurately complete monthly/annual program reports

-Provide training and development for program staff

Alliance for Climate Education – Senior Educator

Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA. | May 2009 – August 2010

-In 2009, traveled throughout the Houston area educating High school students on the latest Climate Science

-In 2010, was promoted to Senior Educator and relocated to Atlanta, GA.

-Implemented existing organizational programs in new location

-Managed a team of educators and volunteers as they conducted science based presentations

-Signed local partnerships as a resource for student/program participants

Bay Area Homeless Services – Resident Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator

Baytown, TX | January 2008 – May 2009

-Develop a unique Resident Advocate program for shelter staff

-Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers over a 6 month commitments

-Managed a team of 5 Resident Advisors

-Coordinated various learning sessions for youth, men, and women

-Assisted Program Manager with inventory and ordering procedures

-Ordered and processed shelter inventory for up to 100 residents

CLIMB Theatre – Road Manager

St. Paul, MN | July 2007 – December 2007

-Supervised an team of actor/educators

-Traveled throughout the State of Minnesota and delivered daily presentations to youth

-Maintained a successful partnership with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education

-Submitted weekly reports to administrative staff

-Taught daily courses on Goal Setting

-Entertained and supervised 300 to 900 students at a time

Project Push – Co-Founder/Instructor

Nacogdoches, TX | September 2005 – May 2007

-Co-founded this local campus organization to educate high school students on goal setting and higher education

-Work with campus faculty to develop program components

- Recruited, trained, and managed 20 after school program tutors

- Provided district officials with bi-weekly program reports

Skills

-Managed up to 50 employees

-Proficient in Microsoft Applications

-Leadership Abilities

-Proficient in Salesforce

-Marketing & Public Relations

-Dynamic presentation specialist

References

Available upon request

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