charlene logue
Strabane
Summary
I am a confident leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficient in fostering teamwork and collaboration. Highly adaptable with a flair for problem-solving and decision-making. Proven track record in driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and resource management. I am a proactive Youth Outreach Manager with strengths in stakeholder engagement and project management. I engage with statutory, community and the voluntary sector and foster collaboration to enhance community outreach efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Outreach Manager
Donegal Youth Service
Letterkenny, Ireland
07.2001 - Current
- I am a youth worker who has significant experience in UBU.
- I have years of experience as a UBU team lead and manager.
- I have experience in operating in accordance with all UBU requirements, PPRM, and UBU reporting.
- I have experience in representing youth work and youth work services at conferences, with policymakers, with politicians, and with other stakeholders in public fora.
- I have considerable experience in training and facilitating sessions.
- I have a continued interest in and commitment to working federally in Youth Work, Ireland.
- I am part of the Safeguarding Sub-Group of Youth Work Ireland.
- I monitor staff performance and develop improvement plans as part of team meetings, support and supervision meetings, and at annual appraisals.
- I have developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills, and performance.
- I work as part of the Senior Management Team on facilities needs and deliver ongoing operational support.
- I co-manage organisational resources to meet administrative and operational needs whilst adhering to budgetary guidelines, and meeting quality and schedule demands.
- I have recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies, and ensured compliance.
- As part of the Management Team of DYS, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Tusla (Children First).
- I lead four teams comprising a total of twelve employees, fostering a collaborative environment to meet project deadlines efficiently.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Community Youth Work
University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Belfast2004
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Project management
- Team building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Working with Volunteers across the County
- Skilled Facilitator
- Skilled Report Writer
- Skilled Fundwriter
Timeline
Youth Outreach Manager
Donegal Youth Service
07.2001 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Community Youth Work
University of Ulster, Jordanstown