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Dominique Coles

Philadelphia

Summary

Progress driven leader with a proven background in managing site operations and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. Successfully implemented process improvements and maintained high safety standards. Demonstrated strong leadership and effective problem-solving skills. Highly reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Director

Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia
4223 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140
06.2023 - Current
  • Staff training, providing mentorship and fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Maintain and acquire proper documentation of staff clearances and trainings.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, organizational policies and inspection requirements.
  • Review, correct and verify staff clock ins and submit payroll.
  • Facilitate meetings with parents and staff.
  • Review youth member applications for enrollment, ensure accurate and proper documentation of daily youth attendance through paperwork and online databases.
  • Create program schedules for yearly and Summer operations.
  • Plan youth events and create fliers.
  • Program development, enhancing youth engagement and community outreach initiatives.

References:

  • Angelica Little (OST Coach / Former BGC Site Director) 978-398-6482
  • Avia Richardson (BGC Program Director) 267-909-2825

Supportive Service Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club / OST
4223 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Pair youth members and families with resources and services.
  • Meet and plan with employees of other youth centered companies to find solutions and resources.
  • Create and facilitate middle school and high school curriculums for "Positive Action" and "Passport to Manhood" programs.
  • Assist staff in coordinating activities.
  • Coach staff to strengthen supervision skills and maintain workplace etiquette.

References:

  • Amani Smith (BGC Literacy Director)

267-628-9836

  • Imani Hargrove (BGC Program Assistant)

215-298-2580

Youth Development Staff

Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2019 - Current
  • Develop intellectual and physical activities for youth members
  • Assist club members with schoolwork and homework
  • Teach conflict resolution and reinforce positive social interaction
  • Develop positive culture enforcing protocols and strategies
  • Facilitate and document youth member progress in club programs

Voluntary Intercession Ministry Leader

Blessed Beyond Measure Ministries
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Helping plan and execute fundraising events.
  • Making connections with community resource collaborators.
  • Assessing needs of communities, donating and pairing with resources (food donations, Covid-19 safety items, books, child accessories, resource pamphlets etc).
  • Creating membership packages, calendars and necessary ministry documents.
  • Training members in intercession.
  • Operating phone lines and prayer for the Word Network television station.
  • Digital flyer design and video editing.
  • Camera recording.
  • Assisting and accommodating high profile ministerial guests.

References:

  • Contact: Carl Wauchope (Senior Pastor): 347-841-3085
  • Terell Bullock (Associate Pastor): 469-740-3963

Multiple Disabilities Specialized Services Assistant

Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 10.2021
  • Perform academic instruction and gross motor tasks with students aligned with IEP goals.
  • Track daily results.
  • Strategize with SPED teachers, parents, nurses, Operational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Physical therapy professionals to create effective tasks and schedules for SPED students
  • Assess students for appropriate transitional careers.
  • Assist SPED students with job training throughout the school and establishments throughout Philadelphia.
  • Autistic Assistive device instruction.
  • Therapeutic behavior management, de-escalation, non-restrictive and restrictive hold procedures.
  • Physical lifting, transporting, changing and feeding.
  • Assist with trips into the community.

References:

  • Mr. Heath (MDS & Lower Incidence Program Manager): 717-917-3023
  • Larry Lance (Lead Multiple Disabilities Teacher): 609-289-7665
  • Wendel Boyd (Assistant MDS Teacher) (267-977-0278)

Student One to One Para Professional

Delta T Group
Bryn Mawr, PA
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Shadow students throughout school day.
  • Assist in schoolwork.
  • Perform conflict resolution.
  • Meet with teachers, parents and Deans to discuss and evaluate progress of students and set goals.

Locations:

  • 2015-2017 Simon Gratz High School 1798 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • 2014-2015 Grover Cleveland Middle School 3701 N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • 2014 West Oak Lane Charter School 7115 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138

References:

  • Rodler Alsein (US medical staffing Inc. & former Delta T para professional): 215-917-3143

K Mart Multiple Department Staff

Kmart
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • RMU device data management.
  • Stock room management.
  • Isle replenishment.
  • Cashier.
  • Layaway runner.

References: (Store location has closed, see references below)

  • Mrs. Linda (Former Senior K-Mart Staff member): 267-408-3855
  • Mrs. Lori (Former Kmart store manager): 215-680-1192

Intern of the “Inaugural Student Development Program”

Johnson Controls
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2011 - 2011
  • Train for calculating company budgets.
  • Learn about Green technology building structures.
  • Business etiquette training.
  • Evaluate the Parkway Northwest H.S. building for future green technology and energy saving construction.

References:

  • Vincent Jason 215-852-2302

Daycare Class Assistant

Little Angel Daycare Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Class management/daily operations assistance.
  • Assist in teaching.
  • Monitoring students and environment for safety.

References:

  • Office/Mrs. Pasley (Owner): 215-848-0313

Education

A.A Psyc Degree - Psychology

Phoenix University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2015

High School - undefined

Parkway North West High School of Peace & Social Justice
Philadelphia, PA
01-2011

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Data entry and management
  • Proficient in excel spreadsheet and Microsoft Outlook
  • Digital design
  • Operating under stressful conditions / emotional regulation

Timeline

Site Director

Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia
06.2023 - Current

Supportive Service Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club / OST
12.2022 - 06.2023

Voluntary Intercession Ministry Leader

Blessed Beyond Measure Ministries
01.2021 - 01.2023

Youth Development Staff

Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
09.2019 - Current

Multiple Disabilities Specialized Services Assistant

Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School
08.2017 - 10.2021

Student One to One Para Professional

Delta T Group
01.2014 - 01.2017

K Mart Multiple Department Staff

Kmart
01.2011 - 01.2014

Intern of the “Inaugural Student Development Program”

Johnson Controls
01.2011 - 2011

Daycare Class Assistant

Little Angel Daycare Center
01.2006 - 01.2008

High School - undefined

Parkway North West High School of Peace & Social Justice

A.A Psyc Degree - Psychology

Phoenix University
Dominique Coles