Kenwood High School

Morgan State University

Chief Operating Officer at Living Classrooms Foundation

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Living Classrooms Foundation

Chief Operating Officer

Functions as the on-air host of the award winning Gospel Grace Morning Show, assuring compliance with defined regulations. Plans and coordinates gospel music programming, while leading a diverse team of gospel music staff. Ensures augmented community presence through close collaboration with relevant stakeholders and community members.

Gospel Director, WEAA-FM

Formulated organizational strategy for youth development consumer and grant-funded operations. Managed and leveraged relationships with civic, corporate, and philanthropic partners. Spearheaded continuous quality improvement and compliance functions. Steered the organization’s pivot and reimagination of its operational functions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided leadership to the YMCA of the USA and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s national youth development strategy. Evaluated program operations. Upgraded the programming design for the youth development portfolio along the cradle to career continuum. Headed the education equity strategic initiatives. Led the acquisition of the local Big Brothers Big Sisters of America affiliate.

- Streamlined operational leadership to the youth development division of $45M/ 800 employees.
- Accomplished the increment in grant-funded program portfolio by 90%, consumer-funded program portfolio by 45%, and achieved world class Net Promoter Score of 70%.

Y of Central Maryland

Senior Vice President of Operations, Youth Development

Operated as the organization’s chief executive officer. Organized community partnerships and resources for partner schools, formulating strategic program marketing in adherence to the community needs assessments. Directed the planning and execution of programs, staff training, and professional development initiatives. Oversaw attendance, truancy, safety, climate, family, and community engagement initiatives for partner schools. Doubled average daily attendance and after school program enrollment.
- Increased students served by 79% and revenue by 66% while reducing organization’s operating expenses

Franciscan Youth Center

Executive Director

Steered cross-functional team on organizational operations impacting partner agencies. Evaluated the needs of member agencies and pioneered corrective actions leading to the expansion of the provider network. Documented accurate records and reports on the goals of the fundraising plan.
- Analyzed departmental and organizational operations managing programs, agency relations, and community outreach staff. Fostered new and old relationships with collaborative partners.
agencies

Maryland Food Bank

Community Outreach Supervisor

Superintended a team of youth organizers and administered the Youth Ambassador Program, community outreach events, and projects. Determined the strategic objectives and steered progress in accomplishing desired policies. Oversaw youth activities and programs for the community outreach organization or social service program.
- Organized mobilization for 2006 More for the Maryland Campaign, realizing set objectives and goals.

SAFE & SOUND - BALTIMORE S CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, INC.

Director, Youth Organizing

Directed the coordination of student leadership training and technical assistance for the school district and managed projects for all engagement events. Responded to appropriate public inquiries, operating as a liaison to external youth advocacy groups. Administered effectual efforts for the development of viable student governments in every middle and high school. Guided CEO and senior staff on student leadership and engagement policy/affairs.

Derryck Fletcher