Emily Nalls has over 15 years of experience in program development, operations management, and community outreach. She has worked for nonprofit organizations and local governments developing programs focused on at-risk youth, community partnerships, and inclusive recreation. Nalls has a Masters in Public Administration and is skilled in strategic planning, budgeting, staff management, and evaluating programs for effectiveness. Her experience also includes grant writing, public speaking, and developing peer leadership opportunities for youth.

1. EM I L Y A. NA L L S
www.LinkedIn.com/in/EmilyNalls
P R O G R A M D I R E C T O R | O P E R A T I O N S M A N A G E R | C O M M U N I T Y P R O G R A M S
~Passion for experiential education and inclusive environments~
SUMMARY
 Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved
in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, program
implementation methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training
design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training impact.
 Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional
support, or other personal care to incorporate inclusive environments and individual
accommodations
 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize,
organize, and accomplish work based initiatives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
 Schedule facilities for community use
 Coordinate goal oriented community events for audiences exceeding 100 participants
 Lead planning committees to develop event logistics
 Develop community partnerships to support event needs
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
 Identify needs and develop goal oriented programs
 Participate in statewide panel to evaluate pilot programs
 Continuous evaluation of programs for effectiveness and make adjustments as needed
STAFF MANAGEMENT
 Hire/train/evaluate/supervise up to 25 part-time staff
 Develop weekly staff schedule and responsibilities
 Motivate staff for optimal performance
PEER TO PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
 Work with targeted groups (mostly youth) to develop leadership opportunities
 Identify area of emphasis for service projects
Inclusive Programs |Service-Oriented |Community Building | Public Speaking
Experiential Educator |Program Coordinating| Social Perceptiveness | Natural Autodidact

2.  Guide groups through planning and implementing outreach programs
 Teach professional skills needed for presentations to include public speaking, Microsoft Office,
organizational and leadership skills
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
 Supply acquisition and staff scheduling within allocated budget
 Research and obtain program funding from alternative funding resources
 Grant proposals and management
 Recommendations for future purchasing needs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Collaborative Group Dynamics, Leesburg, VA
Program Director, 2014-current
Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Leesburg, VA
Manager - Teen Violence Prevention Program, 2012-2014
Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax, VA
Teen Services Program Coordinator, 2008-2012
Ramapo for Children/AmeriCorps, Rhinebeck, NY
Program Facilitator, 2007
Loudoun County Department of Parks and Recreation, Leesburg, VA
Adaptive Recreation Specialist, 2005-2007
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Washington, DC
Masters of Public Administration December 2011
GPA: 3.9
Completed coursework includes: Leading Organizational Development, Program Evaluation, Law and Public
Administration, Data Analysis, Leveraging Technology in the Public Sector, Public Policy Planning and
Implementation, Public Budgeting, and Public Finance
DAVIS AND ELKINS COLLEGE, Elkins, WV
Bachelor of Arts, Recreation Management May 2004
GPA: 3.72
Special Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and Outdoor Education
CERTIFICATIONS
 Therapeutic Options of Northern Virginia (TOVA)
 First Aide/CPR Adult, Child and Infant

3.  Northern Virginia Food Manager License
AWARDS
Best New Program to Advance Prevention Programming (Fairfax County, 2009)
Initiative and Responsibility on Service Days (AmeriCorps, 2007)
110% Award (Davis and Elkins College, 2004)
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
Board Member for Special Olympics (current)
Special Olympics coach: Soccer and Softball (current)
Nalls Farm Market Family Employee since 1995