Jay P. Lancaster
Santee,CA
Summary
Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with a strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Proven expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and consistently delivering impactful results. Skilled in team management, strategic planning, and community engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Relations and Programs
East County Transitional Living Center
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach programs.
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Monitored program effectiveness using data-driven analysis, making strategic adjustments as needed to maximize impact.
- Identified and cultivated strategic community relationships and executed events with area organizations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, providing guidance and support to foster growth and development.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for various projects, ensuring responsible allocation of resources while achieving desired outcomes.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment efforts, attracting dedicated individuals who contributed significantly to the organization''s mission.
- Collaborated with other department directors for cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving overall organizational performance.
CEO/Creator
Tribe Health and Wellness
08.2020 - Current
- Create daily schedules and training regimens for clients
- Provide nutrition plans that are individualized for each client's goals
- Taught positivity and encouragement with trauma informed care to help create a healthy mindset
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Track and assess clients fitness progress through weekly check-ins
- Update and manage the gym’s social media accounts and create new content daily
Health and Wellness Director
Salvation Army
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Coaching and teaching fitness group sessions while maintaining a safe environment
- Oversee 30+ employees
- Creating wellness plans for staff and members, putting emphasis on mental, financial, and physical health
- Instructing correctional exercise for all ages of staff and members
- Creating fun, educational and instructional trainings for all staff under me
- Educate employees in fitness training techniques, member rapport building, and successful sales strategies
- Find and inform members and staff of resources to improve health and wellness in everyday life
- Oversaw ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive health education materials for diverse populations, promoting preventive healthcare practices.
District Fitness Director and Developer
Chuze Fitness
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Instructing fitness courses while maintaining a fun and safe environment for members
- Oversee 20+ employees
- Training individuals from beginning level to professional athletes
- Educate and assist clients in using proper form
- Retail Sales
- Educate employees in fitness training techniques, member rapport building, and successful sales strategies
- Create schedules for each individual trainer, complete data track for compensation, and print and schedule workouts for trainers to use for daily classes
- Oversaw successful implementation of group exercise classes, leading to increased class attendance rates and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses and organizations, increasing community involvement and brand visibility.
- Optimized member engagement through consistent communication via social media platforms, email newsletters, and informational sessions on current fitness trends or topics.
Behavioral Specialist Manager
REACH Academy, Grossmont Union School District
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Teaching youth how to use communication skills, coping strategies, and healthy boundaries on a regular basis to remain safe in their environment
- Partnered with school therapist and administration to effectively benefit youth in their day to day lives at school and at home
- Used crisis communication regularly to help youth make the safest choices under stress
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering trust and encouraging growth in social skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
- Collaborated with educators to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff, addressing concerns and promoting student success.
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
Director of Operations and Curriculum
Youth Venture
03.2011 - 12.2019
- Oversee 20 employees and day to day operations
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Plan and execute events, daily activities and trips
- Instruct team members to ensure a positive environment for the youth and community
- Counsel at risk youth in one on one and group settings weekly
- Teach and assist youth with homework and everyday living techniques/coping mechanisms
- Mentor and teach basic life skills to current foster and homeless and abused youth
- Facilitate meetings between parents/guardians/children to cultivate individual responsibility and purpose
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Founder and CEO
Kids Like Us PRJT
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Created and managed non profit for homeless and at risk youth
- Headed and ran fundraisers to place teen centers in and throughout San Diego county
- Teamed up with other non profits in the community to gain, and give resources
- Partnered with Mayor and city counsel members during community events to raise awareness for homelessness and at risk youth
Social Worker
SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Apply strategic counseling techniques to enable participant youth to be self-sufficient
- Participate in and occasionally instruct weekly employee training
- Schedule and attend weekly meetings with clients and document progress
- Communicate effectively with clinicians, other counselors, and parent/parental figures
Dual Diagnosis Counselor
FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Scheduled events and stimulating recreation time for youth
- Trained in Proact intervention techniques
- Met with and updated parents on the client’s behavior and growth activity
- Taught, aided, and analyzed youth with mental disabilities/I.E.P.’s and physical disabilities
- Dispensed prescribed medications and handled all paperwork
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Brand awareness
- Nonprofit management
- Crisis management
- Media relations
- Policy analysis
- Fundraising strategies
- Collaborative approach
- Community outreach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
Timeline
Director of Community Relations and Programs
East County Transitional Living Center
08.2024 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
Salvation Army
12.2022 - 08.2024
District Fitness Director and Developer
Chuze Fitness
03.2022 - 01.2023
CEO/Creator
Tribe Health and Wellness
08.2020 - Current
Behavioral Specialist Manager
REACH Academy, Grossmont Union School District
10.2019 - 08.2020
Founder and CEO
Kids Like Us PRJT
01.2016 - 01.2019
Social Worker
SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN
11.2015 - 12.2018
Dual Diagnosis Counselor
FRED FINCH YOUTH CENTER
04.2015 - 01.2016
Director of Operations and Curriculum
Youth Venture
03.2011 - 12.2019
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