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Brandi Huling

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

EDWARD HYNES CHARTER

Director of Student Services
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty, and students
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security
  • Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements
  • Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs
  • Cultivated and engaged student population with successful orientation programs
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence
  • Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement, and retention
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address institutional challenges
  • Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement
  • Prepared and administered budget of $1,500,000 for campus with 450 students

Compass Behavioral Health Clinic

Mental Health Provider
01.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • (25 hours weekly) $21/hr
  • Documented client progress in confidential files
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services
  • Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
  • Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health
  • Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services
  • Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes
  • Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse
  • Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NOLAPS

Assistant Director of Student Services
08.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Hours weekly) $78,000/Year
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention
  • Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement
  • Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs
  • Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities
  • Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans
  • Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence
  • Monitored and assessed results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

LOUISIANA

Director of Leadership Program
07.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • (60 hours weekly) $85,000/Year
  • Owned creation and production of learning experiences and associated materials that supplemented leadership learning
  • Managed team of leadership solution consultants in support of client projects
  • Analyzed data and administered surveys to evaluate learning program effectiveness
  • Engaged in client discovery to identify leadership training needs and designed learning journeys and team effectiveness programs
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
  • Directed field training to enhance participants' skills
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees
  • Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors
  • Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 15 employees each year
  • Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
  • Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels
  • Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs
  • Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives
  • Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets

LA EXCEL CARE

Education Program Consultant
07.2017 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • (40 hours weekly) $70,000/Year
  • Maintained $1.4 million grant for Louisiana Assistive Technology Initiative
  • Met with vendors and outlined budget and programmatic needs for current and upcoming year
  • Recruited, interviewed and recommended approval for hiring personnel and evaluated performance of staff members
  • Fostered relationship of support and collaboration with school systems to understand goals and desires for student, teacher and leader success
  • Developed support plans and educational improvement plans for schools and school systems
  • Managed administration and implementation of statewide educational assessment programs
  • Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat
  • Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities
  • Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations
  • Planned, coordinated and implemented career education programs to train and upgrade skills of highly-skilled workforce
  • Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students
  • Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education
  • Created libraries to help students gain new knowledge, skills and dispositions for learning and personal development

CRESECENT CITY SCHOOLS

Director of Special Education
05.2015 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • (60 hours weekly) $72,000/Year
  • Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation
  • Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs
  • Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs
  • Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs

RENEW CHARTER SCHOOLS

Director of Specialized Programs
07.2014 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • (40 hours weekly) $70,000/Year
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees
  • Directed field training to enhance participants' skills
  • Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors
  • Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs
  • Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Special
09.2009 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Hours weekly) $60,000/Year
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records, emergency contact information and incident reports
  • Helped to mediate staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques
  • Coordinated across campus to create plans of support related to dispute resolution and parent concerns
  • Collaborate across departments in requests of student services for students with disabilities
  • Developed program for students 18-22 to provide on the job training for students with developmental disabilities
  • Created partnerships with businesses in community to build job skills and employment opportunities for students after completion of high school.

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

Army, Heavy Machine Operator
04.1996 - 05.2006

Job overview

  • Hours monthly) $500/month
  • Operated heavy tactical vehicles in all terrains, weather, and black-out situations
  • Used topographical and strip maps
  • Inspect cargo and its contents
  • Operation of different loading equipment
  • Operated radio and digital communication equipment.
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels
  • Located parts and completed repairs and preventive maintenance with minimal oversight
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers
  • Used pallet jacks, hand trucks, and cranes to move merchandise
  • Inspected work areas to organize supplies, remove debris, and eliminate safety hazards
  • Picked appropriate locations, rigged up systems, and monitored safety of operations
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator-level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly
  • Updated daily work and maintenance logs for 18-wheeler equipment
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators

Education

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Sarasota, FL

Doctor of Education from Educational Leadership, In Progress

University Overview

GPA: 3.9/4.0

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Athens, GA

Certification in Leadership Coaching
05.2013

University Overview

GPA: 4.0/4.0

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Sarasota, FL

Specialist Degree from Educational Leadership
12.2009

University Overview

GPA: 3.9/4.0

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LA

Master of Education from Special Education
12.2004

University Overview

GPA: 3.7/4.0

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
12.2001

University Overview

GPA: 2.8/4.0

Skills

  • Program Development and Management
  • Section 504 Federal Guidelines
  • Staff Management and Development
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Strategic Planning
  • Job Coaching
  • Treatment Planning
  • Effective Communicator
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Training and Development
  • G-Suite
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Georgia Teacher and Leadership Teacher Certification #701084
  • Louisiana Teacher and Leadership Teacher Certification Level 3 #548316
  • Coaching
  • CPR Training
  • First Aid Training
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • CPI Training

Certification

  • Certified Crisis Prevention Instructor, Hynes Charter School - 2022-Present
  • Teaching License -2001-Present


Timeline

Mental Health Provider

Compass Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2023

Director of Student Services

EDWARD HYNES CHARTER
08.2021 - Current

Assistant Director of Student Services

NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NOLAPS
08.2020 - 08.2021

Director of Leadership Program

LOUISIANA
07.2019 - 08.2020

Education Program Consultant

LA EXCEL CARE
07.2017 - 07.2019

Director of Special Education

CRESECENT CITY SCHOOLS
05.2015 - 07.2017

Director of Specialized Programs

RENEW CHARTER SCHOOLS
07.2014 - 07.2015

Special

HENRY COUNTY SCHOOLS
09.2009 - 07.2014

Army, Heavy Machine Operator

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
04.1996 - 05.2006

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Education from Educational Leadership, In Progress

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Certification in Leadership Coaching

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Specialist Degree from Educational Leadership

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Master of Education from Special Education

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology

Affiliations

  • Board Member of Children’s Council Advisory Board under Governor John B. Edwards
  • Board Member of Louisiana Assistive Technology Assistive Technology Initiative
  • Association for Gifted and Talented Students Louisiana (AGTSLA)
  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
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