CHANDRA BRAMLETT
Canton,OH
Summary
Data driven, collaborative, goal oriented public administrator seeks opportunities to advance while utilizing my skills and experience to better our communities.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Records & SSA Manager
Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SummitDD)
02.2019 - Current
- Developed a multi-year plan to transition Records from a paper-based system to a digital environment; to date millions of documents have been digitized. Re-built trust and generated a positive rapport throughout SummitDD and the state. Created training opportunities to strengthen staff’s technical and soft skills. Serve as the agency’s HIPAA Compliance Officer. Records lead for triennial accreditation. Collaborate with other areas to assist with their project management, data collection & analysis needs.
- Created the Human Rights Committee-reviewed proposed restrictions to ensure the least restrictive options are being used while maintaining an individual’s safety.
- As of June 2023, began also supervising Fiscal employees so that I can assist with streamlining processes and eliminate redundancies; directly supervise 18 employees in 3 job descriptions.
- Plan and host large group trainings and meetings of nearly 200 employees.
Administrative Manager
SummitDD
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Cross-trained Administrative Assistants and created How To guides to ensure the maintenance of institutional knowledge. Critically evaluated each position in order to streamline workflow. Built systems to track metrics to ensure both efficiency and quality.
Service and Support Administrator (SSA)
SummitDD
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Coordinated the development and maintenance of Individualized Service Plans. Assisted individuals and families with identifying and obtaining resources to enhance quality of life and maintain health and safety. Performed Medicaid Waiver duties as needed to ensure service provision and billing were completed timely.
Case Management Specialist 2
Summit County Dept. of Job and Family Services
11.2008 - 04.2013
- Determined eligibility for various benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, and cash assistance. Collaborated with area agencies to establish and maintain services for chronically disabled individuals.
Case Manager and Trainer
Akron Urban League
07.2006 - 11.2008
- Trained ex-offenders in job readiness skills necessary to maintain successful employment. Assessed clients’ case management needs. Facilitated workshops and lessons. Assisted with grant writing, marketing, and large-scale event planning.
Education
PhD - Leadership Studies
University of the Cumberlands
Master of Public Administration - non-profit organizations
The University of Akron
01.2007
Law Student - undefined
The University of Akron, School of Law
01.2003
BS - Liberal Studies, Socio-Poly Environmental Studies, pre-law, Honors Department
The University of Indianapolis
Skills
- Independent worker
- Data driven professional
- Organized
- Technologically proficient
- Collaborative
- Proactive
- Solution oriented
Timeline
Records & SSA Manager
Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SummitDD)
02.2019 - Current
Administrative Manager
SummitDD
04.2017 - 07.2020
Service and Support Administrator (SSA)
SummitDD
04.2013 - 04.2017
Case Management Specialist 2
Summit County Dept. of Job and Family Services
11.2008 - 04.2013
Case Manager and Trainer
Akron Urban League
07.2006 - 11.2008
Law Student - undefined
The University of Akron, School of Law
BS - Liberal Studies, Socio-Poly Environmental Studies, pre-law, Honors Department
The University of Indianapolis
PhD - Leadership Studies
University of the Cumberlands
Master of Public Administration - non-profit organizations
The University of Akron
Training
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Currently enrolled in Project Management course (23-hour program), Project Management Institute
- Project Management Essentials certification, Management and Strategies Institute, 2020-04
- GENERAL MEDIATION COURSE
- 2016-12
- THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, AND LEANOHIO BOOT CAMP GRADUATE
- 2015-12