DR. LAVEISHA CUMMINGS
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Performance-driven Executive with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. People driven leader that is focused on fostering a culture where the focus is on delivering honest and up-front messaging to employees, allowing for an open dialogue about concerns, questions, ideas and feedback. Accomplished with progressive industry knowledge and decisive leadership to bring families together and build core competencies to drive a high performing team to deliver excellence to families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Youth Advocate
Program, Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Development, administration, and oversight of region/statewide programs
- Ensure programs operate effectively including the provision of client services, personnel management, and budget management while continuing to carry out the mission of YAP
- Manage an annual revenue budget of over 12 million dollars in government contracts, earmarks, city and state funding
- Oversee hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team
- Resolve issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports
- Increase workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas
- Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
- Demonstrate proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Tri-State Regional Director
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Oversight and guidance to Florida, Georgia, & South Carolina of a team of 12 Program Directors, 50 staff, and serving over 500 clients a daily basis
- Managed budget of over 3 million dollars in government contracts and private sector giving
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to l service standards
- Secured additional contracts with child welfare, juvenile justice, and earmarked funds
- Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget
- Produced various weekly reports to analyze job performance against team goals.
Program Director
Youth Advocate Program Inc
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Program Start up and oversight of the Chatham County Advocate Program with an annual budget of over $400,000 in government contracts
- Responsible for recruitment and retention, the provision of client services, personnel management, and budget management and oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
- Collaborating with various community agencies
- Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
Quality Assurance Manager
Graceland Institute (Contractual PT)
10.2007 - 10.2011
- Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Tracked funds and reconciled accounts over 300k annually
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, FL01.2015
Master's Degree - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL01.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Speech and Theatre Speech
Albany State University
Albany01.2003
Skills
- Training and development
- Results-oriented
- Computer proficient
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Presentations
- Relationship building
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Business planning & Development
- Financial administration & management
State
NC
Zip
28262
City
Charlotte
Timeline
Vice President, Youth Advocate
Program, Inc
08.2022 - Current
Tri-State Regional Director
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc
08.2016 - 08.2022
Program Director
Youth Advocate Program Inc
01.2011 - 08.2016
Quality Assurance Manager
Graceland Institute (Contractual PT)
10.2007 - 10.2011
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Master's Degree - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
Bachelor's Degree - Speech and Theatre Speech
Albany State University
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