Leonard Ashleigh
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Team + Relationship manager with a strong background in Early Childhood Education whose goal is to empower, engage, and advocate for the most vulnerable populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team + Relationship Manager
Candelen
08.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders for effective collaboration
- Managed grants to ensure contracted service units are being met for grant holders.
- Delivered comprehensive reports detailing grant deliverables that are being met and barriers to grant requirements.
- Developed and managed NewRoots, a perinatal program serving Maricopa County through home visitation and doula support.
- Building and establishing policies and procedures for multiple programs within Candelen.
- Manage referrals and outreach to ensure contracted service units are being met for multiple grants.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to maintain ongoing dialogue with partners, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Oversaw daily operations of programs, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Quality First Coach Supervisor
Candelen
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Supervise 8-10 Quality First Coaches who hold caseloads of at least 14 early childhood programs
- In addition, I manage and track key performance indicators for each coach to ensure we are in compliance with grant guidelines
- Active member in strategic planning for organizational outcomes
- Lead strategic initiatives to improve outcomes within the perinatal population.
Developmental Preschool Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Lead developmental preschool teacher for children with cross categorical disabilities
- Performed as case manager for 30 students with Individualized Education Plans
- Wrote and implemented IEP goals for children who qualified for services within the areas of Preschool Severe Delay and Developmental Delay.
Education
Early Childhood Special Education; B.S -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, ArizonaCertified Outreach Perinatal Educator -
Commonsense Childbirth Education
Skills
- Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Case Management
- Project Management Collaboration
- Administrative Skills
- Active Listening
- Innovation
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Team + Relationship Manager
Candelen
08.2023 - Current
Quality First Coach Supervisor
Candelen
11.2016 - 08.2023
Developmental Preschool Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
05.2015 - 05.2016
Early Childhood Special Education; B.S -
Arizona State University
Certified Outreach Perinatal Educator -
Commonsense Childbirth Education
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