1. Sarah L. Hartley
sarahlynnh5@gmail.com | 559-859-9801 | Redding, CA
Statement
A passionate leader who has been committed for the past seven years in facilitating programs for
positive and healthy youth development which engage youth as active leaders and resources in their
communities.
Professional Experience
Shasta County Chemical People Redding, CA
Friday Night Live Coordinator/Mentoring Coordinator 1/2009-Present
•Oversaw the implementation and evaluation of Friday Night Live program goals, objectives, and
action plans determined by funding agencies and the California Friday Night Live Partnership
•Managed daily/year-end reporting and evaluation (Youth Development Survey) components to
maintain Members in Good Standing (MIGS) with the California Friday Night Live Partnership
•Expanded and maintained effective working relationships with state and local community
organizations, schools, businesses, and parent groups
•Supervised and trained Friday Night Live 200 students in the development of effective community
advocacy/policy change projects
•Keynote speaker to large (100-200) student groups in assembly settings
•Provided opportunities for youth to strategize, collaborate and breakdown barriers amongst their
peers by using team-building and experimental education methods.
•Assisted in grant writing to acquire a variety of community grants of $10,000
•Implemented substance abuse prevention campaigns throughout the county
•Assisted in implementing and passing county and city government ordinances and measures
•Supervised, trained, and evaluated site advisors and high school students for mentoring programs
•Managed middle and high school peer mentoring programs for over 200 youth per year
•Conducted state-wide trainings for the California Friday Night Live Mentoring Program Coordinators
•Co-Coordinated a week long summer camp for over 200 5th-12th grade students in Shasta County
•Maintained all social media platforms for all programs
City of Redding - Redding Recreation Redding, CA
Recreation Intern 8/2008-12/2008
• Supervised youth soccer referees and youth soccer program
• Assisted to oversee programs and event budgets
• Recruited and supervised volunteers for a special event that catered to over 2,300 participants
• Assisted in the development and implementation of a new adult co-ed sports program
• Assisted the marketing director to sell ads for the Activity Guide and get sponsorships for programs
•Created promotional flyers for programs and events
Community Youth Ministries/Navelencia Middle School Reedley, CA
After-School Program Coordinator 1/2007-6/2008
•Designed and implemented an after-school program for youth ages 11-14
2. •Created promotional material including flyers, posters, and ads
•Hired, trained, and evaluated a recreational staff of four and conducted weekly meetings
•Supported the distribution of a $125,000 annual budget, including purchase orders and supplies
•Responsible to collect registration and to submit daily attendance to the county office of education
•Led enrichment programs in the areas of art, leadership, cooperative activities, and dance
Camp Keola Fresno, CA
Program Director 3/2004-9/2007
•Hired, trained and supervised twenty program staff
•Created program themes and implemented daily schedule for youth ages 9-18
•Conducted daily staff meetings
•Handled registration, confirmation letters, and yearly reports
•Coordinated and designed a new registration and check-out process
•Assisted with the transportation of fifty out-of-state youth to camp
•Represented and marketed camp at special events during the off-season
California State University, Fresno - E.D.G.E Ropes Course Fresno, CA
Assistant Ropes Course Facilitator 5/2006-5/2007
•Assisted Head Facilitator to lead cooperative and trust activities on the ground and on low elements
•Belayed participants during the usage of high elements
•Trained on low and high element team-building activities
Education
California State University, Fresno
Bachelors in Science, Recreation Administration and Leisure Service Management
Emphasis: Community Recreation and Youth Services
Professional Development and Accomplishments
•Shasta County Tobacco Education Coalition Vice-Chairperson, 2015-2016
•California Friday Night Live - Leadership Training Institute Workshop Speaker, 2013, 2014
•California Friday Night Live Mentoring Policy Committee Member, 2012-present
•California Friday Night Live, Region 4 Representative Alternate, 2013-present
•Redding East Rotary Community Builder Award 2011
•Shasta County Tobacco Education Coalition Member, 2009-present
Additional Information
•Trained for and planned a nine day backpacking excursion along the John Muir Trail
•Completed three half-marathons ,12 National Parks, currently hiked 16 of a 52 hike year challenge
•Lead teams of 12-16 adults, three terms between 2011-2013, providing leadership training to
churches in Nicaragua.
•Started a small photography business.
•Gallop Strength Finders: Communication, Futuristic, Restorative, Woo and Belief.
•DISC: Influencing and Steadiness
•Wilderness First Aid Certified, SOLO Wilderness Medical School