Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving consistent performance. Expertise in strategic planning and program management that fosters organizational stability. Committed to developing innovative solutions that promote sustainability and long-term success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Washington , CT
03.2023 - Current
Oversees the daily operations of the organization and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
Develops and approves an annual operating budget of 14 million dollars.
Develops and implements strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
Assesses potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
Works closely with the administration team on developing strategies for fundraising and development activities.
Promotes a culture of innovation within the school community through various initiatives.
Represents the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
Negotiates contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
Dean of Students
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Washington, CT
06.2022 - 03.2023
Supervised all boarding programs and activities, including, but not limited to: student activities, athletics, recreation, security and safety, food service, student counseling, and student housing.
Maintained adherence to obligations regarding child protective services, as indicated by DCF policy and Connecticut General Statutes.
Managed campus compliance with all federal, state, local, regulatory and funding mandates.
Monitored fiscal aspects of program and ensure cost effectiveness of services.
Provided leadership and direction to all program staff in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
Worked with other program areas to ensure that all extracurricular programming aligns with the mission and educational goals of the school.
Coordinated and facilitated weekly leadership team with program administration team.
Developed and implemented creative strategies that will motivate and inspire student success.
Proactively evaluated the overall effectiveness of the programs developed.
Participated in sharing, planning, and developing new services and programs.
Ensure that our team has effective internal and external communications.
Director of Milieu Treatment
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Washington, CT
09.2019 - 06.2022
Supervised and performed evaluations of the performance of Behavior Support Staff.
Consulted with social workers on the application of applied behavior analysis for the home environments of our students.
Formulate, evaluate, and revise treatment plans.
Communicate with parents and/or agencies to discuss students' progress and challenges in behavior and treatment.
Monitored the integrity of the treatment program and recommended changes/improvements where necessary.
Maintained availability to students and staff for crisis intervention, emergency consultations, and the solution of non-routine problems.
Represented the school at seminars, conventions, etc., to promote the program and outcomes.
Reviewed existing treatment services and submitted recommendations for enhancement to school administration.
Monitored individual and aggregate data on response to treatment, identified non-responders, recommended changes to treatment plans, and evaluated progress.
Developed and implemented in-service training sessions for staff.
Conducted employee orientation of the Milieu Treatment Program.
Behavior Specialist/ Data Analyst
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Washington, CT
05.2018 - 09.2019
Developed and implemented behavioral interventions to target student individualized maladaptive behaviors.
Recorded and presented analytical data to team members, parents, and school districts through the use of graphs, behavioral supplement plans and functional behavioral assessments.
Supervised the school campus, responsible for overseeing the daily functions and safety of students as well as the staff members.
Designed and implemented individual contracts for students under a caseload model, through the use of differential rates and schedules of reinforcement.
Responded and attended to behavioral issues with students through the use of in the moment skills such as, de-escalation techniques, behavioral interventions, and alternative learning approaches.
Educated and mentored students, emphasizing the importance of being a positive influence on your community through the practice of everyday life skills and communication skills.
Applied Behavioral Analyst Therapist
Regional School District 13
Durham, CT
12.2015 - 10.2018
Recorded and graphed behavioral data in one-to-one settings, as well as classroom settings.
Assisted classroom teachers with implementation of behavior plans, through the use of skills practices and in the moment teaching.
Designed task analysts lists for pre-school age children to help them accomplish and eventually become proficient with daily living skills.
Education
Masters of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Keene, NH
05.2013
Skills
Strategic planning
Financial management
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder engagement
Fundraising strategies
Contract negotiation
Risk assessment
Team leadership
Relationship building
Partnership development
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (CT)
Timeline
Executive Director
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
03.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Milieu Treatment
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
09.2019 - 06.2022
Behavior Specialist/ Data Analyst
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
05.2018 - 09.2019
Applied Behavioral Analyst Therapist
Regional School District 13
12.2015 - 10.2018
Masters of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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