Childhood Education & Development
Hi, I’m
Amanda Colemon
Program Director & Consultant
Virginia,VA
Overview
13
7
Certified Grant Writer & Contracts
4
Legal Law Contractions, Negotiations & Family Law
12
Human Services Field (CPS)
12
Department of Education and Social Services Eligiblity
12
Quality Assurance & Compliance
15
Community Outreach & Engagement
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Interim Program Director & ConsultantVirginia Beach, VA
Program Director, Teaching Instructor & Consultant
05.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Developed several programs for small buisnesses to large nonprofit organization for federal grant funding programs, such as with Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Behavioral Development Services, Human Social Services for programs which provided educational funding, mental health and substancue use disorders. I developed and rant my own organization from Govenor Ralph Northam's Second Chance Act. My organization A Chance for Change, provided mental health, substance abuse clinical services to the vulnerable and underserved adult populations in the Hampton Roads & Tidewater areas of Virginia. I created the first dual diagnosis recovery programs in Norfolk during 2019-2023 when I received my master's degree from Regent University School of Law, focusing on Contracts, Negotiations, and Family Law.
- I have over five years of experience as a board member and volunteer with the Autism Society of Virginia. I am also a Facilitator with NAMI for advocating for individuals with mental health needs. I have worked in the school sector in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Mecklenburg County Schools. Many of these programs I have developed working with agencies from the ground up, laying out a framework, and defining roles.
- Maintained and updated project-related documents.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Scheduled and supervised staff conducting bi-weekly supervision and team meetings to ensure the organization's quality and compliance with services for children and families served. Lead multidisciplinary team meetings throughout Hampton Roads and North Carolina to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Oversaw the daily operations, curriculum, staff management, and overall program development of the daycare center. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that meets the needs of children, families, and licensing regulations.
Responsible for Staff recruitment, training, and supervising while also providing staff support.
Conduct regular staff evaluations and provide ongoing professional development.
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Manage enrollment, scheduling, and child records.
Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and financial planning.
Maintain licensing, inspection readiness, and ensure all documentation is up to date.
Skills
- Effective leader
- Strategic leadership
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Business oversight
- Program and Contract Developer and Negotiator
- Certified Grant Writer
- Quality & Assurance Compliance Officer
- Medicaid & DSS Eligibility
- Community Advocacy and Outreach
Education
Gannon UniversityErie, PA
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
08.2005 - 05.2009
University Overview
Minor in Childhood Development
Victimology
Regent University School of LawVirginia Beach, VA
Master of Arts from Law School
09.2020 - 05.2022
University Overview
Certification
- Certified Grant Writer and Contracts
- General District Courts Mediator
- Family Law
- Child Protective Services Certification (Virginia Department of Social Services)
- Sensitivity Awareness (Virginia Beach Public Schools)
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person Centered ISP Development Training (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services).
- DSP Supervisor Orientation Training Curriculum (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services).
- Freedom Of Information Act (Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services).
- OSHA Blood Borne Pathegens
- HIPPA
- Human Rights Certification
- Emergency Preparedness
- Professional Boundaries (Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene Inc.)
Timeline
Program Director, Teaching Instructor & Consultant
Interim Program Director & Consultant
05.2024 - 09.2024
Regent University School of Law
Master of Arts from Law School
09.2020 - 05.2022
Gannon University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
08.2005 - 05.2009
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