Experienced with managing program operations and delivering impactful results. Utilizes strong project management and leadership skills to drive success. Track record of effective communication and resource optimization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
Bergman Academy
01.2023 - 05.2025
Create curriculum, lesson plan, keep accurate records, provide assessments, instruction and guidance for my daughter in accordance with the Colorado Department of Education.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Colorado Department of Labor & Employment: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 11.2022
Provide vocational rehabilitation, career counseling and case management services to help people with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities overcome barriers to work.
Director of Programs, Interim Executive Director, Advocate Manager
Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Continental Divide (CASACD)
03.2008 - 05.2020
Director of Programs: October 2018 – May 2020
Interim Executive Director: July 2018 – October 2018
Advocate Manager: March 2008 – June 2014
Oversight of the child advocacy program, driving strategic growth and service enhancements while reporting outcomes to the 5th Judicial Court, Board of Directors, Grantors and National CASA. Human resource experience: recruiting, hiring, training and management of staff and volunteers. Case management and court advocacy for children served by CASACD. Comprehensive grant responsibilities: researching, writing, managing, and tracking multi-year funding from various private and government sources.
Case Manager Supervisor
Behavioral Interventions Inc.
09.2003 - 03.2008
Oversight of daily office operations according to policy and procedure to ensure program compliance according to the state probation and 5th judicial court contracts. Develop, manage and report budget to corporate office. Provide personnel management and as demand requires, provide probation and drug monitoring services to clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Counseling: Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
12.1999
Skills
Strong organizational abilities
Personnel and volunteer coordination
Case management expertise
Grant writing proficiency
Administrative management expertise
Career and vocational guidance
Digital communication proficiency
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
Bergman Academy
01.2023 - 05.2025
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
State of Colorado Department of Labor & Employment: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 11.2022
Director of Programs, Interim Executive Director, Advocate Manager
Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Continental Divide (CASACD)
03.2008 - 05.2020
Case Manager Supervisor
Behavioral Interventions Inc.
09.2003 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Psychology
University of Minnesota Duluth
Master of Arts - Community Counseling: Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy