Patience Otun
@patienceotun
I build workforce partnerships and community programs that expand access to opportunity.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've led workforce outreach and partnership programs at Solar One, generating 400 referrals through 12 targeted events across Brooklyn and the Bronx.
I managed workflows for 200 residents, contributing to an 85% job placement rate within six months and 75% retention at 12-month follow-up. I also facilitated 75 participants through workforce pathways.
At The HOPE Program, I managed transitional employment operations, coordinated onboarding for 600 new hires, supervised three staff members, and used Salesforce reporting to support planning, compliance, and operations.
I’ve also overseen a $1 million cool-roofs program across 40 properties, built partnerships with property owners and city officials, and supported grant writing that secured $10,000. I’m motivated by collaborative leadership, political analysis, and resilient transnational movement partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Coordinator
Disciples of Galilee
Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)
Coordinated 50 part-time volunteers, managed schedules, and supported office operations. Contributed to grant writing and proposal development that helped secure a $10,000 grant.
Workforce Program Manager
Solar One
Apr 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 10 months)
Directed outreach and partner engagement across Brooklyn and the Bronx, leading 12 targeted events that generated 400 referrals to workforce pathway opportunities. Managed participant workflows for 200 residents and coordinated cross-functional program activity, contributing to an 85% job placement rate within 6 months and 75% retention at 12-month follow-up.
Transitional Employment Operations Manager
The HOPE Program
May 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Managed payroll operations for training cohorts and transitional workers using Paycom and Paychex, improving accuracy through structured process oversight. Coordinated onboarding for 600 new hires and supervised 3 staff members across program operations.
Cool Roofs Operations Manager
The HOPE Program
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 (9 months)
Represented the program to 75 stakeholder groups and property managers, strengthening external relationships and expanding community engagement. Oversaw a $1 million budget, contracts, schedules, and deliverables for 40 properties totaling approximately 500,000 square feet of rooftop work.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Master of Science, Business Management and Leadership
2019 - 2021
Grade: 4.0/4.0
Master of Science in Business Management and Leadership from CUNY School of Professional Studies, completed with a 4.0 GPA.
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts, Government and Cultural Anthropology
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Government and Cultural Anthropology from Smith College.
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