MARK Q.
BENNETT

WEB DESIGNER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
& EXPERIENCED MARKETING ENTREPRENEUR

MARK Q. BENNETT

CAREER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

NON PROFIT MANAGER

Non-Profit Management

I am a Career Program Director

Experienced Community Focused Program Director with over 13 years’ experience in project management, budgeting, evaluations, and training. Meticulous project manager that balances multiple deadlines, while maintaining a creative approach. Passionate about helping low to middle class communities address the financial, social, medical, and educational concerns through various programs. Flexible and adaptable to major changes under pressure.
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My Skills

Non-Profit Management

Logic Model 100%
SWOT ANALYSIS 100%
ANNUAL REPORTING 100%
GRANT RESEARCH 100%
FUNDRAISING 100%
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 100%
ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGIES 100%
ANTI-RACISM STRATEGIES 100%

Leadership

Training 100%
Reporting 100%
MANAGEMENT 100%
LOGISTICS 100%

PROGRAMS

MICROSOFT OFFICE 100%
GOOGLE WORKSPACE APPS 100%
ZOOM 100%
CRM MANAGEMENT 100%

Career Program Director Experience

Program Director

Responsible for the overseeing and the implementation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual goals set forth to adhere to State and Federal requirements.

Completed and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual reports highlighting successful program activities, outcomes and goals

Compiled information monthly for State and Federal reports that highlight

Supervised and evaluated program staff's daily operations.

Created, updated, and implemented training modules for staff and volunteers to assist with daily tasks and operations.

Developed external relationships with other Human Service agencies working with women, men and youth.

Developed and implemented new programs and services to enhance the employability of Nassau County families.

Responsible for the enrollment/scheduling and implementation of a State Funded Job Readiness Program.

Workshop Trainer

Designed workshop lesson plans on various topics for team members and managers to assist in daily operations an morale on numerous topics such as:
- SMART GOALS
- MS OFFICE TRAINING
- STAGES OF GROUP FORMATION
- MANAGEMENT TRAINING
- LOGIC MODEL TRAINING

Program Evaluator

Created and designed a corporate level logic model laying out the problems, goals, activities and outcomes for each program of a multi-million dollar non-profit agency.

.Designed and compiled client evaluations through forms and online analytics to determine the effectiveness of programs and workshops then created reports based on compiled information.

Job Readiness Instructor

Responsible for developing computer curriculum for program participants, including but not limited to Basic Computer Hardware, Windows Navigation, Microsoft Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint/ Publisher and other technology related education.

Created and presented interactive workshops to assist increase the employability of the clients on the following subjects: Resume Creation; Cover Letter Creation; Interview Questions; Individual Money Management; Creating SMART Goals; Dressing for a successful interview; Business Small Talk; and Public Speaking.

Maintain routine progress reports and assist students with extra training modules.

Prepare initial assessment, lesson plans and post assessment tools.

Tailor curriculum to meet the changing needs of the program participants.

Work Experience

Program Director

2019 – 2020 | Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Program Director for the Displaced Homemakers Job Readiness Program. The purpose of the program is to assist Nassau County residents who have previously provided unpaid services to their family and is unemployed find employment.

Job Readiness Instructor

2012 – 2019 | Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Instructed a daily class of men and women of the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program on job readiness skills necessary for full time employment. Microsoft Office applications; basic career counseling that includes resume & cover letter creation, mock interviews, and general workplace etiquette; Goal creation. Designed organization flyers and brochures for events and programs. Trained organizational staff and directors on effective marketing techniques to help promote agency

Certifications

Family Development Credential

June 2018 | UCONN Center for the Study of Culture, Health and Human Development

The Family Development Credential Program (FDC) is a New York State professional development training that provides frontline staff with the skills and competencies they need to empower families. FDC-trained staff help families capitalize on their strengths and set attainable goals.

Certificate of Training | HSTI Child Abuse & Neglect

August 2017 | Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Certificate from a training on how to identify and prevent child abuse and neglect

Parent Leadership Institute Certification

June 2016 | Child Care Council of Nassau County

PLI provides skills and training for civic engagement. Resources necessary to be a leader and to impact positive change for children and the community will be provided. Participants will have a working knowledge of government, media, civic relations, and available community resources. 

Certificate of Completion

August 2015 | Citizen Preparedness Corps

New York State offered a two hour training courses for residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions