Brandy Canada-Williams
Wesley Chapel,United States
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in the construction of affordable housing and disaster recovery services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director Of Operations
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for conceiving and implementing comprehensive development strategy to achieve organization operational goals
- Charged with overseeing day-to-day operations of 20 Florida Counties.
- Steering strategic direction of organization and implementing established organizational plan to successfully fulfill RTTB's mission and vision, including building new and expanding existing relationships with affiliate sponsors, contractors, and government officials
- Completed over 1070 homes in 1 year assisting disaster survivors and their families return home.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
Disaster Recovery Manager
Endeavors
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervising team of 10 while working in partnership with FEMA and Red Cross to provide disaster case management and housing services to individuals and families impacted by Presidential declared disasters; Responsible for completing needs assessments, developing service plans and making appropriate community referrals for additional services
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Maintains appropriate contact with client and ensures quality services are provided.
Child Welfare Investigator Supervisor
Hillsborough County Sheriff
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Acted as advocate for children in court settings.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
Case Manager/Corporate Trainer
BAYS
02.2010 - 10.2014
Senior Non Residential Counselor
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Worked collaboratively with school system, law enforcement and other county officials to ensure that service needs of youth and families are met.
Central Intake
Gracepoint Wellness
02.2001 - 11.2006
Education
No Degree - Project Management
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.2022
Certified Paralegal - Law
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Law enforcement
Argosy University
Tampa, FL01.2007
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Financial Oversight
- Organizational Structuring
- Logistics
- Staff Development
- Effective leader
- Relationship Building
- CDBG, SHIP, Contracts
- Financial Oversight
- Organizational Structuring
- Logistics
- Staff Development
- Effective leader
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Risk Assessor - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- CPR Instructor - American Red Cross
- Florida certified child welfare case manager - The Florida certification board
- PAR instructor - Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Certified Paralegal (CP) - University of South Florida
- Marketing Essentials Certificate - NonprofitReady
- Grant writing - Nonprofit Leadership Center
Honors Awards
- Life Saver Award, Hillsborough County Sheriff, 12/01/15
- Community Leader, American Red Cross, 06/01/20
Affiliations
- National Women in Roofing
Timeline
Disaster Recovery Manager
Endeavors
09.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Director Of Operations
Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay
08.2016 - Current
Child Welfare Investigator Supervisor
Hillsborough County Sheriff
11.2013 - 09.2017
Senior Non Residential Counselor
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2013
Case Manager/Corporate Trainer
BAYS
02.2010 - 10.2014
Central Intake
Gracepoint Wellness
02.2001 - 11.2006
No Degree - Project Management
University of South Florida
Certified Paralegal - Law
University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice and Law enforcement
Argosy University
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement Risk Assessor - US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- CPR Instructor - American Red Cross
- Florida certified child welfare case manager - The Florida certification board
- PAR instructor - Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Certified Paralegal (CP) - University of South Florida
- Marketing Essentials Certificate - NonprofitReady
- Grant writing - Nonprofit Leadership Center
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