Ericka Ivory
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Neighborhood House Association, excelling in organizational leadership and partnership development. Spearheaded innovative programs addressing community needs, while effectively managing budgets and volunteer initiatives. Committed to fostering multicultural sensitivity and problem-solving to empower underserved populations and enhance service delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Adult Services
Neighborhood House Association
03.2020 - Current
- Increased program reach by forging strategic partnerships with relevant community organizations and agencies.
- Spearheaded the creation of new services based on thorough assessment of community needs and gaps in existing offerings.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Finance Empowerment/Employee Director
Neighborhood House Association
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Provide job coaching and training.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve them.
Childcare Director
Neighborhood House Association
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Created an inclusive environment that respected diversity in culture, language, ability level, and learning style.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2020
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Creativity and innovation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Volunteer management
- Partnership development
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Director of Adult Services
Neighborhood House Association
03.2020 - Current
Finance Empowerment/Employee Director
Neighborhood House Association
09.2018 - 09.2020
Childcare Director
Neighborhood House Association
11.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Human Services
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Administration
Purdue University
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