1. MICHAEL APPELBAUM
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PROFILE: Effective leader with strong background in management and compliance including creating systems to increase
efficiency and productivity. Experienced in government outreach, networking and creating valuable partnerships.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Yachad/Jewish Union Foundation, New York, NY
Program Director/Compliance Officer, July 2011 - present
Manages twenty five employees in order to deliver effective services to 100 clients with developmental
disabilities. This includes developing, executing and maintaining new and efficient models to successfully enhance
the services provided. Responsibilities include:
 Creating and maintaining the budget for each fiscal year as well as developing the Consolidated Fiscal
Report.
 Overseeing compliance program of the company and instituting internal audits and policies as part of the
compliance program. Developed company-wide tracking system to capture specific information related to
documenting quality and effectiveness of service.
 Focusing on the growth of the company to ensure continued financial success as well to expand the
services that are provided. Has been successful in expanding the amount of clients served by 150% since
starting in this capacity.
 Instrumental in developing collaborative relationships with other companies and government agencies.
Has secured contracts and grants to fund projects.
Program Supervisor, September 2009– July 2011
Managed 15 employees and oversaw delivery of services to 35 clients.
 Oversaw day-to-day services and was responsible for effective delivery of services. This includes preparing
audit ready documentation, meeting benchmarks in terms of growth and satisfaction assessments, writing
contract proposals and creating a positive workplace culture.
 Coordinated logistics and operations for the program while maintaining a high standard of service
delivery.
 Engaged with providers and clients regarding service delivery and fashioned creative solutions to
challenging problems.
Personnel Supervisor, September 2008– August 2009
Supervised 10 employees and worked with employees to enhance their job performances of working with people
with disabilities.
 Responsible for hiring and firing of employees. Conducted interviews and preformed employee
evaluations.
 Created benchmarks of success for employees to reach by designing clear and straightforward plan to help
them reach their targets.
 Increased productivity and effectiveness of service delivery by the staff.
Direct Care Worker, September 2007– August 2008
Worked directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and performed tasks such as teaching clients
social skills, vocational skills and how to travel independently.
 Worked with clients individually to help them meet their goals.
 Served as a job coach to clients who worked at jobs in the community.
EDUCATION:
BARUCH COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF PUBLICE AFFAIRS, New York, NY
Master of Public Administration, December 2012.
BROOKLYN COLLEGE, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, December 2009.

2. MICHAEL APPELBAUM
8 0 6 P E N I N S U L A B O U L E V A R D . W O O D M E R E , N Y 1 1 5 9 8
3 4 7 - 6 6 8 - 8 3 1 7 M I C H A E L J A P P E L B A U M @ G M A I L . C O M