Dynamic Program Development Specialist with expertise in program management, project management, and non-profit operations. Proven track record of driving impactful initiatives and policies, enhancing service delivery and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Development Specialist
Lions Clubs International
Oak Brook
02.2022 - Current
Currently supporting programmatic development, management, and oversight of multiple international causes and programs, including the Youth Camps & Exchange program, childhood cancer, children's vision screening, and eyeglass recycling.
Successfully advocated for and currently developing a more robust youth protection and child safeguarding policy in collaboration with the legal team.
Developed a scoring rubric and standard procedure for the organization's annual Top Ten Youth Camps & Exchange Chairperson Award.
Developed a new international mental health and well-being service initiative, including a webpage and service resources, leading to an approximately 857% increase in mental health and well-being service reporting year-over-year.
Program Coordinator
Kesem
Chicago
11.2018 - 01.2022
Managed all operations, projects, and youth programs of nine non-profit chapters of Kesem, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Directed and provided chapters guidance to serve ~600 children and fundraise $450,000 annually.
Trained, supervised, and managed 18 direct report volunteers and indirectly supervised and managed 135 volunteers.
Achieved chapter milestones and met all deadlines for annual projects by assigning roles, developing and providing resources, managing timelines, and monitoring progress.
Directly stewarded and managed over 30 relationships with chapter major donors, grant awarders, foundations, and partners annually.
Managed relationships with over 25 third-party chapter vendors, which included negotiating, signing, and paying all contracts annually.