James McLennan
Martinez,CA
Summary
Dedicated and goal-oriented professional, that's eager to contribute to a position within an organization that will offer challenges, and responsibilities for me to contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Humanity Way, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Negotiated with landlords and real estate agents to obtain vacant apartments for clients with histories of homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse.
- Assisted clients experiencing housing instability, and vocational needs by guiding them through available programs that best met their needs.
- Prepared monthly reports, trained new staff on occupancy rates, vacancies, leasing activity, rent collection status, and budget variances for review by senior management staff.
- Ensured compliance with all fair housing laws.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Head Instructor
IGOT GAME /SwingTech Baseball Performance, Inc.
01.2003 - Current
- Developed, analyzed and delivered effective and engaging client, coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to increase productivity.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Offered constructive feedback to 40 clients to help reach goals.
Program Coordinator Assistant
Inroads Concord
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Planned, coordinated and implemented program and services for adults with disabilities.
- Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
- Developed program and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Developed, reviewed and evaluated Individual Service Plans (ISP's).
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
Program Director
Paragon Community Care Services, Inc
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations of nonprofit business.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Supervised ten program staff, managing and evaluating performances provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
Education
B.A. California - Liberal Arts And General Studies
State Stanislaus University
Turlock, CA05.2000
Associates of Arts A.A - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley Community College
Pleasant Hill, CA05-1993
Skills
- Excellent leadership, staff development, and problem solving
- Computer literate, fundraising, business proposals, grant writing and data collection
- Experience in program and facility management,
- Office administration
- Project coordination
Accomplishments
- Implemented business plans that increased revenue.
- Reduced program costs through implementation of strategic improvements.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Recognized for exceptional leadership, strategic planning and program creation skills.
- Implemented new volunteer and vocational opportunities.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training - 2023-2025
- American Red Cross Water and Safety for Parents Caregivers
- Adult Residential Administrator Certification (A.R.F)
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Humanity Way, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Program Coordinator Assistant
Inroads Concord
11.2022 - 01.2025
Program Director
Paragon Community Care Services, Inc
01.2020 - 12.2022
Head Instructor
IGOT GAME /SwingTech Baseball Performance, Inc.
01.2003 - Current
B.A. California - Liberal Arts And General Studies
State Stanislaus University
Associates of Arts A.A - Liberal Arts
Diablo Valley Community College
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