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J.J.

Edge
Objective:

To obtain a position in a non-profit/social service field in program/curriculum


development, fundraising/proposal writing, recruiting, and/or training, or in a school as
a teacher librarian/media specialist.

Abilities:

Work well with children; Creative; Proven leadership abilities; Excellent


research skills; Experienced trainer; Outstanding written and oral
communication; Fast learner; Excellent retention and application of policy
and regulations; Great organization and record keeping; Experience in
working with diverse populations; Securing funding private or public

Applications:

Software: -- MS: Word, Works, Power Point, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook.
Database: -- Cayen A Plus, E Tapestry, CCC, Trinexum, DESTINY
Web design: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX & Macromedia Flash MX
Web 2.0: Animoto, Prezi, PBworks, Weebly, and Audacity

Education:

B.A. Sociology/Program in Leadership & Community Service Education


Mercer University, Macon, GA; Graduated Cum Laude May 2002; GPA 3.63
Masters in Instruction Technology (pursuing presently)
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA; Expected Graduation June 2015

Certifications: Certified Instructor in MAPP: GPS, MAPP: Deciding Together, and IMPACT
Certified YMCA Senior Director
Experience:

Director of Community Outreach, Albany Area YMCA


2/11 Presently

Director of all childcare programs

Develop annual and capital campaign fundraising plans, events, and


calendar

Responsible for partnership development and communication of Y impact

Locate, research, and apply for federal, state, and private grants

Ensure compliance with guidelines for grant funded programming


Membership Director, Albany Area YMCA

Oversee membership sales and billing

Supervise Front Desk Staff at two branches

Ensure expectation of great customer service

Develop Corporate Memberships

Present YMCA offerings to community groups

7/10 2/11

Development Director, Georgia Mountains YMCA


1/10 7/10

Perform all Grant Administrator Duties

Develop annual & capital campaign fundraising plan, events, and calendar

Locate, research, and apply for federal, state, and private grants
Set up solicitation visits, donor accounts, recognition and thank you process
Design fundraising themes, donation materials, Annual and Impact reports

Grant Administrator, Georgia Mountains YMCA


2/09 1/10

Ensure overall federal, state, and private program and fiduciary compliance

Process all 21st CCLC grant financial reimbursements

Train program staff, directors, and stake holders in grant expectations

Prepare for federal and state grant monitoring and review

Manage grant reporting and data systems

Process all 21st CCLC grant financial reimbursements


Community Services Sr. Program Director, Hall County YMCA
5/07 2/09

Supervised full and part time staff members

Wrote and maintained budget for grant programs exceeding $9 million

Responsible for overall programming in regards to afterschool licensure and


21st CCLC standards

Maintained and established various community partnerships for program


improvement

Developed grant procedures, afterschool trainings, and implement policy

Wrote YMCA Childcare Curriculum & YMCA Department Business Plan


Community Services Program Director, Hall County YMCA
8/06 5/07
Supervised part time staff members
Staffed and retained employment for three Afterschool sites
Maintained the budget for a 2.9 million dollar grant
Wrote and taught a variety of trainings for part time staff
Responsible for maintaining and gaining licensure for afterschool sites
S.S. Online Instructor Foster Care, Athens Technical College
11/05 8/06
Maintained and created web-based training modules for the foster care and the
IMPACT courses
Utilized Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash for online course development
Troubleshot phone calls and emails from DFCS workers via DFCS Help Desk
system
Worked closely with DHR state office officials to develop training curriculum
Intake Coordinator, The MENTOR Network, Athens, GA
6/03-10/05
Conducted telephone and face-to-face intake meetings with follow-up
assessment interviews on appropriate referrals
Secured childs information and verified funding/insurance coverage
arrangements

Presented clinical assessments with preliminary treatment plan


recommendations
Worked in partnership and maintained excellent working relationships with DJJ
& DFCS in order to match children in care to appropriate homes
Program Recruiter, The Mentor Network, Athens, GA
10/03-10/05
Located, assessed, and oversaw licensing of foster homes
Taught preparation classes: GPS, Deciding Together, & IMPACT as well as
ongoing training
Set up recruiting strategies and participated in marketing events
Maintained files per licensing standards
Handled annual relicensing of foster homes as well as held contract review
meetings with individuals
Early Intervention Specialist, Sabine Valley Center, Longview, Texas
9/02-6/03
Served as a member on interdisciplinary team to determine a childs
eligibility and also identified the scope of services needed
Acted as a service coordinator to assist families and other professionals in
developing treatment plans to enhance childrens development
Provided direct developmental rehabilitation services to a caseload of 25-30
children
Assisted families with access to outside resources to enrich lives such as
insurance coverage, healthcare, employment, education, and child care
services
Promoted community awareness of all ECI services through distribution of
information, participating in community activities, and speaking at local
organizations
Summer Intern, Buckner Orphan Care International, Russia
Summer 02
Gathered and organized instructional supplies for mission camps
Prepared and taught lessons for Vacation Bible School
Restructured lessons to include various age groups and children with special
needs
Developmental Intern, GA Industrial Childrens Home, Macon, GA
Spring 02
Identified and evaluated potential funding sources for childrens home
Completed research and prepared grant proposals
Served on Development and Fundraising Committee
Creative Writing Teacher, Georgia Childrens Museum, Macon, GA

9/00-10/01

Worked as an Americorps member with Afterschool and Summer Camp


programs
Developed monthly themes and outlined lessons for students ages 8-13
Restructured lessons to accommodate children with special needs and
disabilities
Participated in monthly community service projects
Educational Fieldwork, Alexander II Magnet School, Macon, GA
Fall 2000
Facilitated center work with kindergarten students in small groups

Designed and arranged curriculum related bulletin boards


Observed teaching techniques of teacher and assisted with lessons
Daycare Teacher, Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church, Macon, GA
2/99-2/00
Worked with children ages 2 to 4 and guided them in instructional play
activities
Led arts and crafts activities for four year old class
Supervised up to 12 children in day-to-day activities
References Available Upon Request

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