Amber Shannon
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 11 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Minneapolis Public School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with district professional development team to identify and align educational equity for foster care and homeless students districtwide.
- Provides support for building the foundational practices for school culture and climate by providing training, technical assistance, ongoing support and coaching to site staff.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Improved organizational efficiency by analyzing and redesigning Homeless and Highly Mobile foster care processes and procedures.
- Advocated for foster care students' best interests during case conferences, court hearings, and other decision-making forums related to child welfare.
Support Services Supervisor
Hennepin County
09.2013 - 10.2022
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by consistently delivering compassionate and responsive service to families in crisis.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support systems for at-risk children and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Development and Leadership -
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN05.2021
Skills
- Process Development and Management
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Retention
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Certification
- Project Management, University of Minnesota
- Youth Engagement Matters
- Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator
- Safe Kids Trainer Certification
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Minneapolis Public School
08.2022 - Current
Support Services Supervisor
Hennepin County
09.2013 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Development and Leadership -
Metropolitan State University
- Project Management, University of Minnesota
- Youth Engagement Matters
- Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator
- Safe Kids Trainer Certification
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