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Colleen Bergman

Lithia,USA

Summary

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

University of Northern Colorado
Colleen Bergman