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Ellen Nau

North Chesterfield

Summary

Experienced in working with multiple Federal and State Aging Programs. Have implemented and maintained several Federal and Private Grant Programs in the field of Caregiving.

Served on several Boards and Commissions in the Commonwealth of Virginia including the Radford University Board of Visitors, The Child Day Care Council, the Commonwealth Council on Aging and the Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board.

Overview

2016
2016
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Virginia Department of Aging and Disability Services
Richmond, Virginia
08.2000 - 02.2016
  • Coordinated program activities to enhance service delivery for aging and disabled populations.
  • Developed training materials for staff on best practices in client service and care management.
  • Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability for clients in need.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand program offerings, broadening community impact.
  • Ensured compliance with funding requirements through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
  • Delivered detailed program reports to stakeholders, showcasing success and reach of initiatives.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Programs monitored included those maintained by Virginia's 25 Area Agencies on Aging and various contractors: Adult Day Care, Homemaker and Personal Care. Initiated and maintained the Virginia Caregiver Program, The Virginia Kinship Care Program and the Virginia Respite Care Grant. Represented and presented information on the national level about Virginia's Caregiver, Kinship Care and Respite Care programs.

International Trade Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C.
1978 - 1981
  • Assisted in preparing trade data reports, enhancing accuracy and supporting decision-making for policy development.
  • Assisted the President's Export Council

Teacher

Harrisonburg, Virginia - High School Spanish Fairfax County Public Schools-Elementary School, Bishop O'Connell High School, History
Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Private School
1967 - 1973

Teaching Experienc:

Level 1 and 4 High School Spanish

Fifth and Sixth Grades

World Cultures and European History

Education

Master of Science - United States And Latin American History

George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
05-1978

Bachelor of Science - Education, History, Spanish

Radford University
Radford, VA
06-1967

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Effective multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Delivering presentations
  • Best practices
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Documentation
  • Project management
  • Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

Selected for Membership in:

Pi Gamma Mu

Phi Kappa Phi

Kappa Delta Phi

Radford College Honor Society

Timeline

Program Coordinator

Virginia Department of Aging and Disability Services
08.2000 - 02.2016

International Trade Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce
1978 - 1981

Teacher

Harrisonburg, Virginia - High School Spanish Fairfax County Public Schools-Elementary School, Bishop O'Connell High School, History
1967 - 1973

Master of Science - United States And Latin American History

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science - Education, History, Spanish

Radford University