WINGS for Kids, Atlanta, GA- Program Coordinator & Coach

July 2019- present

Program Implementation 

• Maintain and cultivate the WINGS culture of learning, high expectations, focus, and fun
• Build and maintain a program that is supportive, engaging, and educational

• Ensure consistent delivery of WINGS curriculum, components, assessments and lead by example
• Plan and lead the implementation of WINGS curriculum and scheduled activities
• Plan and implement creative, fresh, fun, innovative, memorable experiences within the program

Staff Engagement & Development

• Coach staff to support, engage, and teach students
• Collaborate with program team members to provide ongoing training and development
• Organize and lead all member meetings
• Conduct performance check-ins; define goals, measure success, provide feedback for improvement, etc.
• Provide transparent communication to staff and a culture of open communication
• Foster trusting relationships with members; cultivating retention, loyalty, consistency, and reliability

Student Engagement & Development

• Coach and mentor students to foster the growth of SE skills
• Use student feedback to implement new ways to keep things fresh and fun
• Utilize data to make decisions about student SE growth and areas of focus
• Check-in with teachers to evaluate student behavior outside of WINGS
• Model ways to improve student engagement and provide guidance to staff
• Set the tone for the day by modeling positive interactions and leading impactful Community Unity
• Utilize best practices for student learning and impact
• Engage with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developmentally appropriate practices

Stakeholder Relationships

• Foster positive relationships between WINGS and parents, the school, community partners and outside organizations
• Initiate meetings with Program Administrative Assistant and check-ins with school faculty, partners, and parents

City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation,  Atlanta, GA - Youth Development Coordinator

February 2018- July 2019

• Assist in the daily operation of the Recreation Center to establish safe and diversified programming (afterschool and summer camp)
• Oversee afterschool and summer programming to meet the needs of the community
• Work with vendors to ensure program goals are being met, monitor vendor staff attendance and report issues
• Handle participant discipline issues
• Oversee food service program, manage reporting documentation, serve meals and clean up if required
• Ensure the Community Facility Manager and center staff is informed of afterschool program activities, procedures, and policies
• Engage students in the absence of staff
• Monitor after school classes and work with facility staff to ensure smooth transitions between activities
• Complete iParcs entries and reports and provide attendance numbers and reports as needed
• Identify/develop program activities for participants that align with the Centers of Hope program pillars.
• Facilitate additional programs and activities as needed.

WINGS for Kids,  Atlanta, GA - Program Associate

January 2016 - February 2018

• Lead activities in front of approximately 100+ kids during Community Unity.
• Coordinate curriculum and schedule of activities.
• Track performance efforts of mentors and review kid assessments.
• Assist with prep work for daily activities (ordering supplies, space, lesson plan review).
• Assist in coaching kids in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and ensuring the safety of all kids.
• Assist with administrative tasks (data entry for grant reporting, schedule bus routes, prepare sign out sheets, prepare volunteer logs, complete supply requests).
• Assist with annual training and recruitment efforts for part-time members.
• Coordinate orientation sessions for visitors, media, and other interested parties.
• Develop and maintain relationships among WINGS and parents, the school, community partners, and outside organizations.
• Organize and lead program meetings (in coordination with the Program Director).
• Coordinate community volunteers and student interns.
• Communicate with the Chief Program Officer and other regional program members and staff

City of Atlanta, Department of Parks & Recreation, Atlanta, GA - Overnight Camp Activity Leader (Programs)

June 2017 - July 2017

•  assist the Lake Allatoona CBF Activity Director in the supervision, planning, and implementation of specific activities at the Lake Allatoona Campsite Camp Best Friends Program
• maintain direct communication with Camp Director & Activity Director
• responsible for safety, effectiveness, and quality of programs
• Technical instruction in outdoor activities, including but not limited to, kayaking, fishing, hiking, swimming, team building, environmental, nature, wildlife education, and other outdoor sports and activities
•  Ensures the safety of all participants and groups
• Assist Camp Director and Activities Director, to ensure that 4 activity leaders are executing program schedule for youth at the site
• Develop and execute schedule of activities and staff rotations
• Assist in gathering documents, equipment, and transportation related to program
• Provide safety and pre-trip talks to participants before engaging in activity
• Provide reports as needed on evaluations, performance, and recommendations
• Maintain and keep all equipment organized
• Compile supply request and turn into Activity Director for requisition 
• Maintain documentation, health forms, injury reports, and disciplinary records
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and participants

City of Atlanta, Department of Parks & Recreation, Atlanta,GA - Camp Best Friends Kitchen Assistant/Camp Counselor

June 2016 - July 2016

• Supervise camp activities
• Guide teenagers and children in camping, swimming, hiking and other outdoor pursuits
• Plan and schedule group activities
• Provide emotional support
• Greet new campers and explain all the rules of the camp
• Assist in food preparation
• Serve campers meals throughout week at residential camp

Georgia State University Panther Dining, Atlanta, GA - Student Assistant

August 2012 - December 2015

• Assist in food preparation
• Food runner
• Work in the dish room, washing dishes and sorting and replacing silverware and cooking utensils
• Handle cash and credit transactions
• Greet students as they enter and exit the facilities
•  Work the concession stand at home basketball games.

City of Atlanta, Department of Parks & Recreation, Atlanta,GA - Camp Best Friends Camp Counselor

June 2015 - July 2015

• Supervise camp activities
• Develop recreational plans
• Guide teenagers and children in camping, swimming, hiking and other outdoor pursuits
• Plan and schedule group activities
• Provide emotional support
• Greet new campers and explain all the rules of the camp

Wings for Kids, Atlanta,GA - WINGS Leader

August 2014 - May 2015

• Serve as a mentor to elementary school students in the program
• Coach the kids on the Social and Emotional Learning curriculum
• Manage behavior through evidence-based techniques
• Lead and engage the kids in academic time, hands-on experiential projects, community service acts, and other age appropriate activities/discussions.

New Georgia Project, Atlanta,GA - Canvasser

June 2014 - August 2014

• Advocate new voter registration
• Canvass neighborhoods and local hot spots to try to get people registered to vote
• Update current voter registration holder's information

Bojangles, College Park,GA - Cashier

May 2013 - August 2013

• handle cash and card transactions
• assist in food preparation
• work in the drive-thru window
• maintain cleanliness in dining room, kitchen area, and bathrooms

Community Development Department, Union CIty,GA - Intern

June 2010 - August 2010

• provide information to the general public on Planning, Zoning, Housing, and Redevelopment Programs 
• review and issue building permits
• archive business plans and file occupational tax permits