Li Cheristin
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Program Director with extensive experience at The Boys & Girls Club of America, specializing in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to implement and manage youth development programs utilizing music and innovative tools, resulting in strengthened community partnerships and improved program outcomes. Dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through effective communication and impactful initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Village Community Services Inc.
04.2025 - Current
- Managing and coordinating various aspects of a program and project
- Developing and implementing program plans, timelines, and strategies
- Monitoring project budgets and managing expenditures.
Program Director
The Boys & Girls Club of America
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Ensuring positive youth development
- Managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive mentoring Programs through music
- Working with parents and community partners to maximize resources and ensure positive youth development
- Managing all communications to convey key messages in line with brand identity
- Driving key outreach activities for non-profit organizations designed to empower underprivileged young people through the pursuit of music and creative endeavors
Program Manager
Zumix
03.2014 - 10.2020
- Ensuring positive youth development
- Managing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive mentoring Programs through music
- Working with parents and community partners to maximize resources and ensure positive youth development
- Managing all communications to convey key messages in line with brand identity
- Driving key outreach activities for non-profit organizations designed to empower underprivileged young people through the pursuit of music and creative endeavors
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Open Colleges
12.2025
BSc - Audio and Media Technology
New England Institute of Art
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Project planning and delivery
- Leadership and program oversight
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Time management
- Computer proficiency
- Communication strategies
- Youth development
Certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- Working with Children Check
- Full Drivers Licence
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Village Community Services Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Program Director
The Boys & Girls Club of America
10.2020 - 05.2022
Program Manager
Zumix
03.2014 - 10.2020
Diploma of Community Services -
Open Colleges
BSc - Audio and Media Technology
New England Institute of Art
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