Talented Deputy Director well-versed in grant writing, financial administration and program management. Adept at leading teams, building relationships and driving growth. Skilled in organizing projects, schedules and groups of paid and volunteer workers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director
Geminus Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Determines agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and activities.
Improves coordination and communications across department to increase operational efficiency.
Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new partnerships, collaborators and funding opportunities.
Prepares and submits accurate, timely management and financial reports and project budgets in various grant systems.
Develops thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and department goals.
Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and department goals.
Collaborates with numerous agencies to accomplish key objectives.
Program Manager
Geminus Corporation
10.2015 - 07.2023
Oversaw the coordination of state, federal, and local grant projects.
Managed multiple budgets, contracts, and reports
Prepared grant proposals to secure additional federal and state funding.
Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
SAFE Coordinator
Geminus Corporation
08.2011 - 10.2015
Mobilizes community involvement to decrease substance use and abuse in Lake County, Indiana
Coordinates committee projects to benefit the goals of our coalition
Disseminates the latest information, statistics, and trends related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our region, county, and state
Communicates important meeting dates and times in advance
Prepares for meetings, workshops, and trainings of the SAFE
Organizes all administrative aspects that help keep the coalition functioning at the highest standard
Assumes responsibility for any coalition weakness and generates ideas, answers, and plans to move forward in the situation.
Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Survey Graduate Assistant
Indiana University
08.2010 - 08.2011
Developed the Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Customer Satisfaction Survey
Assisted in the distribution and data analysis of the Indiana Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Survey
Created custom reports for Indiana school corporations using data from the Indiana Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Survey.
Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant Intern
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
02.2011 - 07.2011
Reviewed and analyzed local epidemiologic report, strategic plan, and the logic model
Researched prevention programs and policies applicable to local characteristics on the Indiana Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant needs
Assisted in survey and tool development
Identified specific methods of health promotion that contributed to the Indiana Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant communities’ objectives of substance abuse prevention based on the review of the epidemiologic report, strategic plan, and the logic model
Participated in data collection, input, cleaning, and analysis.
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Fellow
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction
03.2008 - 02.2010
Developed and created the assessment tool used to gauge the effectiveness of the Indiana Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant state-funded communities
Certified to implement four evidence-based drug prevention curricula
Assisted in the development of the Department of Administration Request for Proposals 9-40 to fund the State of Indiana’s prevention infrastructure
Participated in numerous Center for Substance Abuse Prevention sponsored-trainings in cultural competency, sustainability, social marketing, and ethical decision making
Represented the division of Mental Health & Addiction during several State of Indiana workgroups, including the Governor’s Advisory Council, State Epidemiology & Outcomes Workgroup, and Indiana Addiction Planning Council.
Afternoons R.O.C.K (Recreation, Object Lessons, Culture and values and Knowledge) in Indiana Program Assistant
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
03.2006 - 12.2007
Organized fiscal paperwork, synthesized site visit reports, and consulted with other prevention professionals for support
Wrote and revised sections of the Afternoons R.O.C.K
In Indiana program manual
Facilitated the scanning and archiving of survey data forms
Accountable for program evaluation and assessment data entry & management
Coordinated regular meetings, workshops, and trainings for program staff.
Education
Master of Science in Applied Health Science - Health Promotion
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
Skills
Program Oversight
Strategic Planning
Staff Training
Problem Solving
Budget Development
Performance Evaluation
Contract Management
Project Management
Program Implementation
Team Leadership
Certification
Certified Prevention Specialist, International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium, August 2009-present
QPR Gatekeeper Instructor, QPR Institute, 2020-present
Timeline
Deputy Director
Geminus Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Geminus Corporation
10.2015 - 07.2023
SAFE Coordinator
Geminus Corporation
08.2011 - 10.2015
Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant Intern
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
02.2011 - 07.2011
Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Survey Graduate Assistant
Indiana University
08.2010 - 08.2011
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Fellow
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction
03.2008 - 02.2010
Afternoons R.O.C.K (Recreation, Object Lessons, Culture and values and Knowledge) in Indiana Program Assistant
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
03.2006 - 12.2007
Master of Science in Applied Health Science - Health Promotion
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Indiana University Bloomington
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