BRITTANY RUMMANS
Williamsville,IL
Summary
Highly skilled Program Specialist with proven expertise in project management, program coordination, and strategic planning. Demonstrated strength in problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal communication and leadership. Noteworthy impact in previous roles includes successful implementation of numerous programs leading to improved operational efficiency and goal achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist II
Illinois State Board of Education
Springfield, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated scheduling for team meetings to improve collaboration and alignment on projects.
- Handled department timekeeping to support accurate payroll processing and reporting.
- Managed department phone calls and emails to maintain clear communication across teams.
- Managed employee travel documentation to streamline travel arrangements.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for meetings to facilitate information sharing.
- Managed supply inventory to maintain necessary resources for team productivity. to maintain operational readiness for the department.
- Oversaw incoming and outgoing mail processes for efficient correspondence.
Parents As Teachers Parent Educator: Home Visitor
Springfield Public Schools
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Conduct home visits for enrolled families
- Complete ASQ Screenings for all enrolled children
- Complete goals & resource connection for enrolled families
- Maintain case load of enrolled families
- Guided parents in developing effective problem-solving skills
- Supported parents in addressing physical and mental health challenges
- Collaborated with multicultural families to identify and address their unique needs multicultural families
- Plan group events and community events
F.A.C.E. Liaison (Family and Community Engagement)-Graham Elementary
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, IL
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with families and students to address and resolve attendance concerns
- Coordinated monthly and yearly FACE events to increase family engagement and participation
- In charge of monthly FACE Meetings
- Worked daily with Principal, staff members and students on various goals
- Worked closely with Community Partners and leaders around the school community
- Partnered with truancy officials to provide support and resources for families and students
- Created a tracking system in Google Documents for student attendance
- Worked daily with District 186 personnel for attendance tracking
- Managed Title 1 Budget for FACE Events
Transition Secretary
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, IL
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared annually the Transition Specialist grant application and budget between the school district and Illinois State Dept. of Human Services
- Tracked and monitored student progress and maintained statistics on Transition Specialist contract to ensure compliance with annual requirements
- Processed Transition Specialist billings monthly, quarterly and yearly
- Met daily with students to support their employment goals and connect them with community opportunities
- Met with students on a daily basis to help them reach their secondary education goals
- Collaborated with Ink 186 and community partnership committees to enhance local ties and resources for students
- Prepared annually the STEP grant application and budget between the school district and Illinois State Department of Human Services
Field Administration Assistant
White Construction, Inc.
Mount Pulaski, Illinois
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated completion of new employee paperwork for job site locations, ensuring smooth onboarding.
- Delivered technical support to field workers, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Processed accounts payables and accounts receivables.
- Managed transfer forms, new hire paperwork, and drug screenings, streamlining administrative processes.
Education
BA - Liberal Arts
Lincoln College-Normal
01-2009
AA - Criminal Justice
Lincoln College
01-2005
Skills
- Office suite proficiency
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data privacy
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Self-motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Custom Section
- Kris Pickford, Director, Illinois State Board of Education, kpickfor@isbe.net
- Kelsey Fields, Principal Consultant, Illinois State Board of Education, kfields@isbe.net
- Catherine Taylor, Teach, Springfield Public Schools, cboston@sps186.org
Timeline
Program Specialist II
Illinois State Board of Education
01.2026 - Current
Parents As Teachers Parent Educator: Home Visitor
Springfield Public Schools
12.2022 - 01.2026
F.A.C.E. Liaison (Family and Community Engagement)-Graham Elementary
Springfield Public Schools
02.2021 - 12.2022
Transition Secretary
Springfield Public Schools
04.2019 - 02.2021
Field Administration Assistant
White Construction, Inc.
05.2018 - 12.2018
BA - Liberal Arts
Lincoln College-Normal
AA - Criminal Justice
Lincoln College