Stacy Wilson
Director Of Human Services
Fairmont,WV
Summary
Experienced Human Services Leader with expertise in client development, counseling and education. Communicative and reliable professional possessing outstanding organizational and communication abilities paired with in-depth understanding of institutional policies and resources. Offering comprehensive, hands-on experience assisting clients and families in achieving life targets and choosing right programs and jobs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Vocational Services
PACE Enterprises, Inc
Morgantown, WV
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Participated in team meetings to ensure the client and care providers were working towards the clients health and leisure needs were being met
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet target.
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students
- Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service
- Managed eight direct reports; responsible for hiring and disciplinary issues
- Created programs for clients with local, state and federal partners
Director of Day and Vocational
Appalachian Crossroads
Oakland, MD
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed a 2.5 million dollar budget; provided projections, recommendations and data
- Created “Vision 2020” a strategic plan to transform the day and vocational programs, including the organizational restructuring of five departments
- Collaborate with providers and state officials across Maryland to ensure we are using best practices
- Build and foster partnerships in the community and across the state to provide funding opportunities, support and resources
- Develop and implement programs, policies, goals and objectives that align with state regulations
- Supervised approximately 60 employees and managed eight direct reports
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of approximately 125 clients, along with ensuring they receive top quality services
- Responsible for creating job descriptions and holding the staff accountable to high expectations, while ensuring they have the proper tools and education to understand their roles
- Working alongside our HR department for hiring, discipline, training and termination of all employees
- Direct the coordination of transportation services which includes a fleet of approximately 25 vehicles
- Direct and manage 3 businesses: Grounds Maintenance Custodial and Mail Services
- Fostering a positive climate at the Day Program and being supportive to both my staff and peers
- Led the efforts to gain CARF accreditation in 2016; review, update and support the needs to keep the accreditation.
Project Manager/Program Assistant
West Virginia University Research Corporation
Morgantown, WV
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Managed projects for the WVU/FBI Cooperative Agreement
- Worked with a budget-analyst and principal investigator to draft budgets, follow burn rates and modify monetary needs when extensions were necessary
- Marketing and solicitation for Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (FAFE) candidates for the College of B&E
- Coordinate the Institute for Fraud Preventions bi-annual meetings, receptions and conferences
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Produced reports and updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Marshall University Graduate School
01.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater
Marshall University
Skills
Resource advocacy
Problem-solving skills
Analytical and critical thinking
Social understanding
Relationship building
Emotional support
Certification
Project Management
Affiliations
Vice Chairman of the Mental Health Association for Garrett County Maryland
Member of the Western Maryland Community of Practice Leadership Committee
Member of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce
AmeriCorps service in 2008
Timeline
Director of Vocational Services
PACE Enterprises, Inc
07.2018 - 02.2020
Director of Day and Vocational
Appalachian Crossroads
12.2014 - 09.2018
Project Management
03-2013
Project Manager/Program Assistant
West Virginia University Research Corporation
10.2010 - 11.2014
Master of Arts - Leadership Studies
Marshall University Graduate School
01.2007 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater
Marshall University