Shonnda R. Smith

Experience

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of Long Beach

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Program Director

  Hired, Trained and supervised 20-35 staff. Oversaw all club-wide programming for three sites, developed and implemented program budget of approximately $550,000. Built partnerships with local companies, schools, and organizations. Trained and observed site specialist to ensure staff were correctly providing grant objectives and collecting data properly for grant submission. Implemented the first College Prep program that assisted students with college applications, SAT/ACT prep and financial aid process. Planned, organized, and supervised teen programs. Provided leadership, direction, and problem solving in regards to guidance services. Marketed and recruited for teen sport leagues and recruited, hired, and trained coaches for athletic leagues. Show less

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  Homecare Workers Training Center, Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Director of Education

  Developed and implemented policies and procedures. Hired, trained, and supervised staff. Assessed training center needs, program evaluation development and implementation. Identified and established relationships with external partners including local Workforce Investment Boards, Community Colleges, and others. Assessed staff skills and developed and provided education and training. Oversaw program budget of $350,000 and completed budget reports. Ensured compliance with contractual requirements and final reports to grantors. Show less

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  YWCA

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Director of Community Programs

  Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive program for girls. Managed one of the largest all girls sports league (tennis, basketball and volleyball) in the Foothill area and oversaw two facilities. Managed an overall budget of $900,000, attended community meetings and collaborations for the advocacy of women and girls. Built relationships with local organizations to collaborate on resources and funding. Worked closely with the School District and private schools.Accomplishments:• Implemented and formatted the organizations first evaluation tool to assess the effectiveness and quality of programs, doubled the number of participants who participated in fee for service programs.• Increased the awareness of YWCA in key at-risk areas within Pasadena.• Implemented new programs to empower women through economic development and leadership.• Created and implemented first organizational retreat to develop team building and culture. Show less

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  Miami Dade College

  Jan 2007 - May 2012

  Program Manager

  Responsibilities: Responsible for a broad range of non-credit programs within the School of Continuing Education & Professional Development Department. Worked closely with the Deans and credit Chairs to develop and implement creative and effective non-credit programs for kids and adults. Managed multiple outreach centers and developed programs in hard to service areas based on the community needs. Hired, trained and provided direction to program coordinators and support staff. Managed over 150 adjunct instructors. Evaluated and analyzed enrollment and income monitored the balance between fee income and expenditures. Responsible for researching new programs and implementation and evaluating the effectiveness to continue or discontinue a program. Built relationships with public and private organizations to deliver customized contracts and programs in various areas. Attended various meetings as a representative of the college. Accomplishments: • Planned and coordinated five specialty summer camps that were at 100% enrollment every summer for five years; recognized by the board of trustees.• Successfully developed engaging community programming in collaboration with school, parks and private entities to deliver customized contracts and programs in multiple areas.• Created effective positioning, messaging, and web content, using print, video and web-based promotional materials and participated in internal and external promotional events.• Designed and implemented the first Green Urban Living Center for environmental education and nutrition classes. Show less

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  Embassy English

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Center Manager

  Responsibilities: Manage the center staff and operations of an international English language residential summer camp. Responsible for financial management including petty cash, company credit card, and filing weekly reconciliation reports. Oversee two Managers, 6-8 Activity Leaders, and 8-10 teachers indirectly. Ensure that teachers are hired, trained, and following curriculum guidelines. Review and approve bi-weekly schedules and timesheets. Accomplishments:• Achieved 100% financial compliance through consistent overview of regulations, policies, and national standards.• Was nominated top site for California.• Effectively managed relationships with Conference Services Center staff, Linen Company, Transportation Company, Agents, and Embassy Corporate Office. Show less

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  Louisiana Department of Education

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Executive Staff Officer

  Responsibilities: Serve as the Chief of Staff to the Director of Federal Programs; reported on projects and decision points; scheduled, managed and led project meetings ensuring completion, timeliness, and within budget. Accountable for review to federally funded grants. Develop and implement divisional processes and procedures to ensure that the division is able to work smoothly. Works closely with the State Assistant Superintendent to ensure that he is aware of all projects and the decision points and impact for all moving pieces. Review federal grants. Lead projects as needed. Accomplishments:• Implemented a system to evaluate progress and quality, ensuring departments completed and sent items to the United States Department of Education (USDE) on time.• Organized and reformatted the Division to ensure principal was prepared for meetings with briefings, talking points, and any other deliverables.• Introduced organizational objectives and implemented divisional processes and procedures. • Effectively facilitated meetings to ensure timeliness of reporting.• Developed and implemented departments first retreat. Show less

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  New Orleans Recreation Development Commission

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

  Chief Programming Officer

  Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the vision and services of six divisions: Special Programs, Aquatics, Athletics, Recreation/Tennis Centers, Marketing and Public Relations. Develop, review and analyze all programs, events and activities. Responsible for projecting financial needs and resources by reviewing and analyzing current fiscal conditions. Created and managed a yearly budget of 10.5 million dollars. Communicate regularly with the Board of Commissioners, New Orleans Development Foundation, local and state officials, non-profit organizations, media, and the general public. Develop and implement policies, plans and other information necessary for the Department. Oversee continuing analysis of conditions; programs, facility, and services to assure the needs of community residents are effectively being met. Establish efficient and cooperative intergovernmental relationships with other governmental entities and partnerships with other organizations. Accomplishments:• Led the process to create, implement, and streamline the programmatic partnership process. As a result we have increased programming from 2 programmatic partners to 49 partners in three years. • Led the creation and implementation of the organizations first yearly brochure.• Implemented the Youth Program Quality Assessment tool for our summer and year round programs to assess program quality, student engagement, and student voice. • Created organizational work groups (Evaluation team and Professional Development) to cultivate organizational culture, team building, and assist with making organizational decisions on policies and process. • Restructured the Aquatics and Rec Center division to create another level of growth and management within the division. • Created and implemented the first volunteer management program for the department. • Initiated and led the organizations first Executive, Directors and Divisional Retreats. Show less

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  City of Mobile, AL

  Jan 2019 - now

  • Executive Director, Parks and Public Services & Executive Director, Public Works

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Deputy Executive Director, Public Works

    May 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Senior Director of Parks and Recreation

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2023