Ann Shangraw
Williamstown,VT
Summary
Skilled program director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage several years' experience the field to take on challenging role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director
Prevent Child Abuse VT
Montpelier, Vermont
02.2015 - 09.2025
- Developed child protection programs to support families in need.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance service delivery systems.
- Trained staff on best practices in child abuse prevention strategies.
- Facilitated workshops to raise awareness about child safety issues.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data collection and analysis.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Facilitated staff meetings and educational work sessions to strengthen staff competencies.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
- Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
- Compiled reports on program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
- Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
- Wrote proposals and reports for general and specific program support.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Created and implemented new programming ideas
- All public speaking i.e. television interviews, partner speaking engagements & all educational presentations
Informational Specialist
VT Fish & Wildlife -Hunter Education
Montpelier, VT
09.2001 - 12.2008
- Facilitated training sessions for new instructors and participants in hunter education classes.
- Coordinated outreach efforts to promote hunting safety and wildlife awareness initiatives.
- Assisted in evaluating program effectiveness through participant feedback and surveys.
- Organized workshops on responsible hunting practices and wildlife management strategies.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community engagement in conservation efforts.
- Implemented best practices for classroom management during educational sessions.
- Maintained updated records of training materials and participant progress in databases.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Actively recruited and trained new volunteer instructors
- Represented the Department at functions throughout the State
- Organized volunteer award and recognition annual banquet
- Assisted operations at summer conservation camps
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Johnson State College
Johnson, VT 01.2010 - 06.2016
Skills
- Child protection programs
- Excel at public speaking
- Experience educating all ages
- Program evaluation
- Staff training
- Community collaboration
- Public speaking
- Workshop facilitation
- Curriculum development
- Partnership development
- Child development
- Community engagement
- Program planning
- Relationship building
- Program leadership
- Community outreach
- Effective leader
- Training and development
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Program Director
Prevent Child Abuse VT
02.2015 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts -
Johnson State College
01.2010 - 06.2016
Informational Specialist
VT Fish & Wildlife -Hunter Education
09.2001 - 12.2008
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