Advocates for school aged children to receive supports with mental health and wellness in the school districts
Volunteers with local animal groups and rescue groups to foster dogs
Carrie Meyer
Quantico,MD
Summary
Dynamic Community School Coordinator with expertise in program development, communication, and collaborative leadership. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through after-school initiatives and fostering community partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community School Coordinator
Wicomico County Board Of Education
Salisbury, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated after-school programs, enhancing student engagement and community involvement.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to support educational initiatives and resources.
- Facilitated communication between parents, faculty, and community stakeholders to promote collaboration.
- Organized events and workshops that fostered family engagement in school activities and learning.
- Created a Groceries to Go Program for food insecure families
- Provided backpack buddies to roughly 45 students every Friday
- Ensured that our unhoused families received food, hygiene products and basic care items
- Organized and ensured needy families received Christmas Presents through our Holiday Helpers Program
Trainer
State of Maryland
Salisbury, MD
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and delivered training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Assessed training needs through surveys and performance evaluations.
- Created instructional materials and resources to improve learning outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops focused on compliance, safety, and professional development.
- Conducted MANDT training for all staff and personel on campus
- Ensured that Holly Center was kept with regulation for training new staff, and staff requiring annual trainings
- Maintained and updated the database for training accordingly
Program Coordinator
Wicomico County Health Department
Salisbury, MD
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated program schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource availability.
- Developed and maintained project documentation to enhance team communication and workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to assess project progress and address potential challenges proactively.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations, reducing redundancy in task execution.
- Co-Led Local Overdose Fatality Review Team; reviewed overdose deaths and discovered gaps and barriers to care and coverage
- Trained Narcan and provided assessment of agencies who wanted Narcan trainings
- Provided Academic Detailing to Local Healthcare Providers 200% over recommended requirements for the state. Provided guidance on prescribng opiates and narcan.
Employment Specialist
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Inc.
Salisbury, MD
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed individualized employment plans to enhance job placement success for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client skills, interests, and barriers to employment.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies.
- Collaborated with community organizations to expand job opportunities for diverse populations.
- Provided weekly training sessions for employment-based activities
- Maintained a 300per month employment placement rate
Program Director
The Arc of Bristol County
Middleboro, MA
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Directed program development to enhance service delivery for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to secure funding and resources for program initiatives.
- Implemented training programs for staff to improve client engagement and support strategies.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations and organizational policies to ensure quality service provision.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to expand service offerings and outreach efforts.
- Evaluated program outcomes and identified areas for improvement to optimize effectiveness.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Managed a staff, including two nurses, of approximately 18 staff
- Oversaw all CARF accreditation and successfully received 3 years certification
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland, MD05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Perdue University Global Campus
West Layfette, Indiana07-2016
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Grassroots training and stakeholder engagement
- Program accountability through in house audits and high-level chart management
- Program development through limited resources and allocations
- Team management
- Training delivery through strengths based learning and adult education
Interests
Timeline
Community School Coordinator
Wicomico County Board Of Education
07.2024 - Current
Trainer
State of Maryland
01.2024 - 07.2024
Program Coordinator
Wicomico County Health Department
03.2021 - 01.2024
Employment Specialist
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2021
Program Director
The Arc of Bristol County
12.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Perdue University Global Campus