Carolyn A. Prussen
Florence,MT
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Child Development Center Inc
05.2014 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Office Director
Child Development Center Inc
10.2006 - 05.2014
- Managed all Kalispell office operations.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community partners supporting administrative operations.
Part C Program Director
Child Development Center Inc
08.2000 - 10.2006
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Family Support Specialist
Child Development Center Inc
08.1996 - 08.2000
- Developed rapport with children and families to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support to clients..
- Visited home environments and trained families to help their children develop to their maximum potential.
- Provided service coordination to families with children having delays or developmental disabilities.
- Developed annual Individualized Family Service Plans with families to identify child and family goals.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Completed developmental evaluations on children in care.
Special Education Teacher
Townsend Public Schools
07.1992 - 06.1996
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
La Crosse Public Schools
08.1987 - 06.1992
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood: Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI12.1986
Skills
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staffing
- Leadership Development
- Innovative and Visionary
- Grant Submissions
Timeline
Executive Director
Child Development Center Inc
05.2014 - Current
Office Director
Child Development Center Inc
10.2006 - 05.2014
Part C Program Director
Child Development Center Inc
08.2000 - 10.2006
Family Support Specialist
Child Development Center Inc
08.1996 - 08.2000
Special Education Teacher
Townsend Public Schools
07.1992 - 06.1996
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
La Crosse Public Schools
08.1987 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood: Special Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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