Dana Stokes
Amarillo,TX
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Liaison
Pantex
06.2023 - Current
- Communication and Problem Solving- Utilize excellent listening and questioning skills in order to ascertain stakeholder needs and devise solutions
- Utilize strong verbal and written communication with all stakeholders
- Communicate with Process Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to schedule Process Engineering Qualification classes and conduct Drawing and Safety Reviews
- Collaborate with various organizations regarding procedure changes verbally and in written text
- Assist with special projects throughout the department and for management;
- Relationship Building - Collaborate closely with Process Engineers and other functional stakeholders to support procedure workflow;
- System Development - Analysis and development of systems to meet department needs and goals;
- Strategic Planning - Analyzing and utilizing data to work collaboratively with Process Engineers to meet organizational goals;
- Administrative Duties - Managing communications, schedules, and record keeping in a timely, organized fashion for PEQ classes
- Participate in and facilitate PEQ training classes; Manage tracking spreadsheets for Procedures in the workflow and EOCs
- Write Part 1 Change Tables to document procedure changes
- Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Software to assist Process Engineers with procedure changes;
- Professional Development - Developing and delivering trainings to other Technical Specialists
- Collaborate and coordinate with Subject Matter Experts to support them in writing lesson plans and deliver trainings for Process Engineering Qualification classes in order to standardize the format and improve instruction
- Attend Process Engineering classes and observe operations in order to better understand the B61 weapon program; Create and maintain knowledge checks and a PEQ Vocabulary Glossary over Process Engineering Qualification readings;
Principal/Assistant Principal
Paint Rock ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported hiring, training, including on-boarding and orientation activities, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards. Develop and solicit improvement projects and engage stakeholders for implementation.
- Resolved problems using technical knowledge and expert customer service skills
- Perform data analysis and provide recommendations for tracked personnel attributes
- Utilize metrics to make decisions for tracked projects, timelines, and goals
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- System Development - Research, analysis and development of systems to meet the campus needs and meet campus and district achievement goals; Analysis and revision of existing administrative operations and management controls, including standard practices, operating procedures, management systems, and reporting documentation
- Develops and/or coordinates improved policies, methods, procedures, instructions, and forms to achieve greater operations efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
- Strategic Planning - Analyzing and utilizing data to work collaboratively with staff in order to create plans to meet long- and short-term organizational goals; Read and interpret Texas Education Code and laws governing education in order to meet state requirements; Lead collaborative teams to write the Campus Needs Assessment and facilitate the Campus Improvement Plan based on state requirements and performance data
- Administrative Duties - Managing communications, schedules, and record keeping in a timely, organized fashion
- Relationship Building - Building relationships with students, teachers, families, Superintendent, School Board, and community members in order to collaborate and problem solve to meet the needs of all stakeholders;
- Professional Development - Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate all training courses for the school and district; Creating and delivering trainings both virtually and face to face to educate and persuade staff to commit to campus and district initiatives
- Overall Achievement: Raised the state school rating from a D to a B
Principal
The Leona Group
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Professional Development - Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate all training courses for the school and district; Creating and delivering trainings both virtually and face to face to educate and persuade staff to commit to campus and district initiatives; Conducting technical evaluations and coaching teachers in order to build capacity and retain staff; Prepare and present data reports to the School Board and District Superintendent;
- Communication and Problem Solving- Lead communication for the district and campus by developing comprehensive campaign and messaging strategies
- Utilize a variety of written and visual communications vehicles, including speeches, news articles, social media posts, website posts, presentations, infographics, and digital signage
- Lead a media campaign to attract students by coordinating photography, video, graphics, and web development for advertising products
- Collaborate with district leadership to support speech writing and other communication commitments
- Relationship Building - Building relationships with students, teachers, families, Superintendent, School Board, and community members in order to collaborate and problem solve to meet the needs of all stakeholders;
- System Development - Research, analysis and development of systems to meet the campus needs and meet campus and district achievement goals; Strategic Planning - Analyzing and utilizing data to work collaboratively with staff in order to create plans to meet long- and short-term organizational goals; Read and interpret Texas Education Code and laws governing education in order to meet state requirements; Lead collaborative teams to write the Campus Needs Assessment and facilitate the Campus Improvement Plan based on state requirements and performance data
- Audit and assess quarterly performance in order to perform any corrective actions to improve performance;
- Administrative Duties - Managing communications, schedules, and record keeping in a timely, organized fashion
- Recommend, prepare, and maintain operating procedures; Represent the district in Regional meetings
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with district and state policies
- Overall Achievement: Raised the state school rating from a F to a B
- Increased enrollment by 20 students
School Leader Coach
The Leona Group
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Build Relationships and Coach - Building relationships with Elementary and Junior High School leaders in order to coach them for school improvement;
- Data Analysis - Utilizing data to guide decision making for each leader that I coached
- Collaborate with leaders to identify and implement process improvements;
- Administrative Duties - Managing communications, schedules, and record keeping in a timely, organized fashion;
- Communication and Problem Solving- Research best coaching practices
- Collaborate with other coaches and senior management to address initiatives and issues in order to meet company goals
- Utilize excellent listening and questioning skills in order to ascertain stakeholder needs and devise solutions
- Utilize strong verbal and written communication with all stakeholders;
- Collaboration and Innovation - Collaborate with Principals to find innovative solutions to issues facing each unique campus
Licensed Insurance Agent
USAA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Relationship Building and Customer Service - Building relationships with members, co-workers, and management in order to collaborate and problem solve to meet the needs of all stakeholders
- Write insurance policies to meet membership Needs
- Assist with policy and billing servicing for membership
- Advocating for customer needs;
- Communication and Problem Solving- Utilize excellent listening and questioning skills in order to ascertain customer needs and find solutions
- Utilize strong verbal and written communication with customers, colleagues, and management
Principal
Canyon ISD
07.2011 - 06.2018
- Professional Development - Analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate all training courses for the school and district; Creating and delivering trainings both virtually and face to face to educate and persuade staff to commit to campus and district initiatives; Conducting technical evaluations and coaching teachers in order to build capacity and retain staff; Prepare and present data reports to the School Board and District Superintendent;
- Communication and Problem Solving- Lead communication for the district and campus by developing comprehensive campaign and messaging strategies
- Utilize a variety of written and visual communications vehicles, including speeches, news articles, social media posts, website posts, presentations, infographics, and digital signage
- Lead a media campaign to attract students by coordinating photography, video, graphics, and web development for advertising products
- Collaborate with district leadership to support speech writing and other communication commitments
- Relationship Building - Building relationships with students, teachers, families, Superintendent, School Board, and community members in order to collaborate and problem solve to meet the needs of all stakeholders;
- System Development - Research, analysis and development of systems to meet the campus needs and meet campus and district achievement goals; Strategic Planning - Analyzing and utilizing data to work collaboratively with staff in order to create plans to meet long- and short-term organizational goals; Read and interpret Texas Education Code and laws governing education in order to meet state requirements; Lead collaborative teams to write the Campus Needs Assessment and facilitate the Campus Improvement Plan based on state requirements and performance data
- Audit and assess quarterly performance in order to perform any corrective actions to improve performance;
- Administrative Duties - Managing communications, schedules, and record keeping in a timely, organized fashion
- Recommend, prepare, and maintain operating procedures; Represent the district in Regional meetings
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with district and state policies
Assistant Principal
Canyon Intermediate School
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Communication and Collaboration with all stakeholders in order to meet students' academic and behavioral needs; Co-Leadership with the Principal to assist in all aspects of leading and managing the school needs
- Design and implement a Response to Intervention program for teachers to utilize with students
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of North Texas
12.1993
Associates - Business Administration
South Plains College
05.1990
Skills
- Building solid, effective working relationships
- Constructively work under stress and pressure
- Create and deliver content
- Analyze and resolve complex issues
- Analyze/prepare data and metrics
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
- Training and mentoring
- Customer relations
- Documentation control
- Excellent communication
Professionalorganization
Women In Nuclear
Nonprofitwork
United Way Campaign Team Member, 2023
Grants
Education Foundation Staff Development Grant, 5000, Awarded to take 16 Staff to the No Excuses University Institute
Knowledgeandskills
- Building solid, effective working relationships with colleagues and managers.
- Constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
- Create and deliver content utilizing multiple communication vehicles.
- Analyze and resolve complex issues and problems in a sound and timely fashion.
- Exhibit sensitivity to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others.
- Express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
- Interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and solve problems with mutually beneficial results.
- Analyze/prepare data and metrics.
- Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat software.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Timeline
Engineering Liaison
Pantex
06.2023 - Current
Principal/Assistant Principal
Paint Rock ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Principal
The Leona Group
01.2020 - 11.2020
School Leader Coach
The Leona Group
09.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Insurance Agent
USAA
01.2019 - 08.2019
Principal
Canyon ISD
07.2011 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
Canyon Intermediate School
07.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
University of North Texas
Associates - Business Administration
South Plains College
Masters - Educational Leadership
Texas Tech University
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