Debra Kaskus
Oxnard,CA
Summary
A compassionate leader and team-driven employee with undeniable interpersonal skills. Pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued as a well organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
College Instructor
Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
08.1996 - Current
- Use of informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process including PowerPoint presentations, group activities, and social learning strategies.
- Designed immersive ASL language curricula integrated with Deaf Culture lessons to engage students for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Developed instructional digital and media resources, such as Study Guides,videos, and power point materials, for use in class & on line lesson & assignments
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Monitor student understanding and progress through exams, assignments and class activities to increase comprehension and learning.
- All classes fill to maximum capacity with a full wait-list and student retention-completion rate is 75%
Foundation Program Manager
Access TLC Foundation
Moorpark, CA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments. and to ensure organization's mission is fulfilled.
- Ensure policies and procedures for all functions and day to day Foundation operations are in compliance to maintain IRS & State Non Profit status.
- Establish and maintain relationships with various civic and private organizations and professionals, utilized those relationships to strategically enhance and promote Foundation's mission.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies to boost audience interests and diversify offerings. for fundraising activities and Donor engagement for Board approval.
- Engage in fundraising via social media, letters of appeal to donors and developing other sources of revenue resulting in increasing funding by 30%.
- Identified system needs and procured a Donor management system to support business requirements in a more effective and efficient program.
- Oversee all communications with Board Members, Donors, civic and private organizations and other constituents and community members.
- Responsible for fiscal management that anticipates operating within approved budget.
- Conduct Board meetings and created and presented data using MS Excel , Power Point, graphics & charts and other MS Office tools to present financial reports.
- Directed 3-5 simultaneous projects to boost business opportunities by 30% through programs strategic planning and community outreach.
Employment Specialist
Pathppoint
Simi Valley, CA
07.2005 - 02.2009
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Increased Client placement rate by 53% with interview practice, resume writing and application assistance and matching clients skills to Employer job requirements.
- Increased client placement retention 80% through one-on-one and group sessions to strengthen job skills and confidence and assisting employers working with disabled employees.
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers, which resulted in increased client placement to 53%.
- Created and published a educational handbook "Working with Deaf & Hard of Hearing People" as a reference for government agencies, employers and community members which dispelled any misconceptions about the Deaf Community and their ability to be successfully employed.
- Keep detailed accurate notes and records of client services, activities and progress for weekly submission to Case Managers.
- Followed all policies and HIPAA regulations to ensure client confidentiality.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration Policy & Non Profit Management
Cal State, Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2015
Certificate - Grant Proposal Writing
The Grantsmanship Center
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Film And Television Production
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA05.1978
Skills
- Project Management
- Grant & Donor Management
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Anticipate and proactively solve problems
- Partnership development
- Proficient in MS Office
Accomplishments
League of California Cities Scholarship Recipient for MPA majors .
Volunteering for organizations and causes that matter to me
- Tri-County GLAD (Greater Los Angeles Advocacy for the Deaf)- Vice President of the Advisory Board- 4 years
- CCO Food Pantry Volunteer- 3 years
- Channel Islands Restoration- Volunteer and served on the Fundraising Committee to restore habitat in sensitive and unique natural areas in the Channel Islands National Park and adjacent mainland. - 4 years
Additional Information
Certified as a CERT respondant
Languages
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Timeline
Foundation Program Manager
Access TLC Foundation
10.2018 - 10.2019
Employment Specialist
Pathppoint
07.2005 - 02.2009
College Instructor
Oxnard College
08.1996 - Current
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration Policy & Non Profit Management
Cal State, Northridge
Certificate - Grant Proposal Writing
The Grantsmanship Center
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television Production
Cal State Northridge