Christina West
Ravenna,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Council Member
City of Ravenna, Ohio
Ravenna, Ohio
01.2021 - Current
- As an At-Large Council Person, effectively representing the citizens of Ravenna
- Attended and actively contributed to regular meetings focused on enacting city ordinances
- Managed event presence and coordinated community engagement
- Served as past-Chairperson for the Community and Economic Development Committee
- Served as the Chairperson of the Information Systems Committee, overseeing its activities to optimize performance and facilitate efficient decision-making
- Chairperson of the Planning Committee
- Represents council on Ravenna's Parks and Recreation Board
Service and Support Administrator
Portage County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
Ravenna , Ohio
05.2005 - Current
- Support people with determining and pursuing their goals and maintain the person as the focus while coordinating services across multiple service delivery systems.
- Work with families, guardians, and natural supports to access, provide and/or enlist whatever support is needed, and coordinate services among different agencies serving as the single point of accountability for that individual.
- Work to educate local school districts as well as other organizations on the county boards role and how services work.
- Participate in the PARTA Citizens Advisory Board, Option 4 Advisory Council, and other panels to continue to work closely with outside organizations
- Managed a caseload of approximately 90 transition age youth, guiding them towards their goals.
Chairperson
Ohio Association of DD Professionals
Columbus, Ohio
02.2014 - 02.2022
- Organized and led successful quarterly organization meetings, overseeing agenda preparation
- Engaged in lobbying efforts for Medicaid rule modifications on a state-level platform
- Managed all aspects of a yearly conference, incorporating professional development opportunities for participants.
- Represented OASNP at OEA Representative Assemblies
Education
Masters of Education
Kent State University
Kent, OH06-2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH06-2004
Skills
- The ability to bring people together for a common purpose and to communicate to all skill levels
- Community Engagement driven
- Works well with surrounding agencies and maintains positive community relationships
- Practical experience in the field
- Competent with current technology
- Fiscally responsible
- Works well with constructive criticism and change
- Ability to help others work through problems with constructive criticism and maximize their skills and potential
Timeline
Council Member
City of Ravenna, Ohio
01.2021 - Current
Chairperson
Ohio Association of DD Professionals
02.2014 - 02.2022
Service and Support Administrator
Portage County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
05.2005 - Current
Masters of Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Youngstown State University
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