program manager and developer

Posted on: 2006-05-12

Chenisa Shannon 196 Renner Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 973-923-8047 Home [email protected] 973-417-8742Cell Program Operation-Manager/Developer Motivated master’s degree achiever with highly visible experience in development and management eager to bring to your firm the ability to significantly increase growth, profitability, efficiency and shareholder value. Professional Profile________________ Performance-driven, managerial professional skills with 2.5+years of continuous advancement and expertise in program and operation management. Proactive self-starter with track record of initiative, personal responsibility, ownership of work and reputation for removing obstacles and making things happen. Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated ability to scrutinize technical and financial data. Strong leader who effectively motivates others and directs top-level strategic corporate initiatives. Creative, dependable and enthusiastic with proven track record of improving efficiencies, reducing costs and increasing revenues. Over seven years of Urban school system experience. ______Areas of Experience______________________ Program management Manage development teams Lead generator Analyze and develop new business Strategic marketing planning Analyze financial growth ________Professional Experience_________________ Program manager and developer, Platform Learning Inc., NJ 2003 to 2005 Established a performance-driven culture that ensured accountability and personal responsibility, leadership, strategies, coached and motivated over thirty staff members. Managed an operational budget of one million dollars. Managed the company’s annual allocated budget for program implementation and operation. Led and managed programs in three or more districts simultaneously. Maintained a positive relationship with upper management. Lead Science Instructor, Newark Board of Education, Newark NJ 1998-2004 Instructed in a self-contained educational environment. Prepared lesson plans for grades 6-8. Maintained a safe learning environment for over-aged at-risk students in Newark Public School System Monitored as a representative for students mental evaluations hearing. Developed strategies and individualized plans for classified students. Worked as the head-staff over the end of the year planning. Program Coordinator, The ARC of Essex County, Livingston NJ 1997-1999 Created community integration activities for clients. Created professional transitional plans for clients. Monitor all clients medical plan and maintained a positive living environment for clients and staff. Office assistant/Court Clerk, Passaic County Court, Paterson NJ 1998-1999 Maintained court documents Observed family in the court custody proceedings. Judge made decisions based on recommendations from the hearing. Operated the court data-base system Served requisitions to the county for inmates. Maintained a positive relationship with all stalk holders in the court system. _________________Education____________________ Masters of Arts; Education, Summa Cum Laude, Saint Peters College, Jersey City New Jersey. Bachelor of Science; Sociology and Criminal Justice, Bloomfield College, Bloomfield New Jersey Certified Daycare Provider, PCDI Institute, Norcross Atlanta Georgia. Certified New Jersey State Educational Supervisor/Manager ______Professional Recognition_________________ Recipient of the Who’s Who Among American College and Graduate students Recipient of the Dean’s List Honor for 2003- Graduate School. Award from the Liberian Community Association of North Jersey for outstanding educational performance. Reference Will be provided upon request. _