DESTINEE C BENNETT
Philadelphia
Summary
Results-driven leader that has a strong love for child development, with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Barback/Waitress
Sueno
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted bartenders with drink preparation tasks, resulting in faster service for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of liquor, beer, wine, garnishes, and other bar supplies.
- Refined multitasking abilities under high-pressure situations during peak business hours, contributing to seamless operation flow.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Learned how to make wide variety of mixed drinks.
Program Manager
Indo-American Chinese Council
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders for collaborative project success.
- Develop a daily curriculum for the children that includes the preparation of engaging creative activities, games, outdoor activities and teaching programs that are age and culturally appropriate;
- · Develop and maintain positive relations with parents and/or guardians
- · Coordinates programmed activities; with site-based administration to create, plan and implement, site-based goals and initiatives.
- Coordinated team efforts for project milestones, driving engagement and accountability.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Director
Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- · Created and provided referrals, enroll families in programs such as affordable childcare, K-12 enrollment and post- secondary educational programming for minors, housing and food assistance.
- · Responsible for daily operations of childcare center - Ensure safe environment for children and manage teaching staff.
Site Director
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
- · Supervised a team of 10, ensured all site personnel used quality workmanship in accordance with plans and client needs.
Behavioral Health Worker
WES Health Systems
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- · Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- · Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- · Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for students.
- · Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
Residential Counselor
Wordsworth Academy
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared reports for team meetings to ensure informed decision-making.
- Developed trusting relationships for enhanced communication and rapport.
- Supported colleagues by providing backup during high-demand situations.
- Managed crisis situations by implementing de-escalation techniques.
- Coordinate with upper management to define program goals and objectives for center-based initiatives
- Communicated with and directed residents' daily routines
- Residents primary advocate with external parties, such as health-care facilities or social services agencies.
- Assist team members in teaching alternative skills and creating a supportive educational culture through supplemental aids and individualized accommodations.
- Engaged intervention techniques to deescalate aggressive and hostile behavior of residents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA05-2011
Skills
- Staff management
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff development
- Employee training
- Child development expertise
- Budgeting and finance
- Parent communication
- Curriculum planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Barback/Waitress
Sueno
10.2023 - 01.2024
Program Manager
Indo-American Chinese Council
02.2020 - 08.2023
Director
Rock Foundation Early Learning Academy
06.2019 - 01.2020
Site Director
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department
04.2017 - 06.2018
Behavioral Health Worker
WES Health Systems
09.2013 - 06.2016
Residential Counselor
Wordsworth Academy
06.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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