Erica S. Boulanger
Cassopolis,Michigan
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Cass County CASA
Cassopolis, MI
08.2018 - Current
- Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches.
- Directly responsible for annual fundraising events.
- Clerical duties; filing, excel, word, donor management and event software.
- Implementing strategic plan and policies and procedures for non-profit status.
Program Coordinator
Cass County CASA
Cassopolis, MI
08.2005 - 09.2018
- Managed and supervised 22 volunteers and directly responsible for their guidance and support.
- Assist in screening prospective volunteers, facilitate and train volunteers and provide monthly on-going educational opportunities.
- Managed donor tracking system, volunteer travel/time, budget.
- Fundraising system and planning of annual events throughout the year.
- Fostered relationships to define programming needs and strengthen organizational standing.
Project Coordinator
Cass County Building Restorative Communities
Cassopolis, MI
08.2005 - 04.2006
- Monitoring and accounting of grant expenditures
- Coordinating and conducting meetings of key community member/leaders.
- Compiled monthly and quarterly reports.
Social Worker/Behavioral Specialist
Frank Squires Elementary
Cassopolis, MI
03.2004 - 08.2005
- Assisted with the Child Study Team; developed format for Respect and Protect (levels of behavior for students to comply), monitored attendance, and followed through with truancy notices.
- Assisted with "Friendship Teams;" provided support to teachers with difficult students; developed behavior management plans and any other services where support was needed.
- Developed and implemented departmental support systems to meet strategic objectives.
Visit Supervisor
Oaklawn
Elkhart, Indiana
04.2001 - 06.2004
- This is an interactive teaching program that enables parents to gain the necessary skills to better serve their children.
- Duties included weekly visits with biological parent(s) and child with the goal of reunification.
- Each visit required written documentation of physical interaction, emotional support, discipline and verbal interaction.
- Required weekly contact with Office of Family and Children caseworker, CASA and other service provider's.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of all participants.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2000
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI05.1997
High School Diploma -
Brandywine High School
Niles, MI06.1995
Skills
- Budgeting and financial management
- Team leadership, training and development
- Communications strategy
- Program monitoring
- Public speaking
- Training and development
- Social work
- Business Administration
- Client services
- Data interpretation
- Organized and task oriented
- Excel, word, google docs
- People person
Affiliations
- 2006- Present Member of HSCC (Human Services Coordinating Council).
- Volunteer for Penn 4H
- CLOW leader for our religious education program at Our Lady of the Lake.
- Volunteer for various community and school related events.
References
REFERENCES Available upon request
Timeline
Executive Director
Cass County CASA
08.2018 - Current
Program Coordinator
Cass County CASA
08.2005 - 09.2018
Project Coordinator
Cass County Building Restorative Communities
08.2005 - 04.2006
Social Worker/Behavioral Specialist
Frank Squires Elementary
03.2004 - 08.2005
Visit Supervisor
Oaklawn
04.2001 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Brandywine High School
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southwestern Michigan College
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies
Western Michigan University