FRANCES WITT, OCPSA
Springboro,OH.
Summary
Qualified Training and Program Coordinator with nine years of experience. Enthusiastic about contributing to initiatives related to improving outcomes for children. Knowledgeable about coordinating schedules and program implementation. Background includes organizing classes, materials/equipment for training courses and overseeing budgets. Organized, proactive and flexible team player with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Experience Support
PAXIS Institute
02.2024 - Current
- Expanded program reach by developing and implementing targeted outreach strategies. Resulting in successfully spending down $194k grant in three months.
- Developed network relationships with stakeholders to enhance community awareness and promote services.
- Participated in awareness events to promote services and engage with public.
- Participated in cross-departmental meetings to align grant-seeking efforts with organizational strategies and priorities.
Independent Training Consultant
PAXIS Institute
07.2018 - Current
- Facilitated trainings, both in-person and online, for educators and youth organizations youth across the United States.
- Represented PAXIS Institute at the All-Ohio School Counselors Conference
- Based on a random sample of training evaluations, was selected as the highest rated trainer within the PAXIS Institute and was selected to head the PAX Good Behavior Game training for new National Trainer inductees in 2020
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
Southwest Ohio Regional Lead
Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Led virtual cross-system regional meetings across 13 counties to address topics related to student and staff wellness and share best practices toward achieving goals.
- Participated in conferences and networking events to promote brand awareness and generate new partnership opportunities.
- Facilitated high-fidelity professional development on various topics related to staff and student
wellness and success. - Spearheaded regional expansion efforts through targeted outreach to schools, behavioral health & prevention organizations, county boards, and statewide groups.
- Served as content expert and conduit between program users and project evaluators from Nationwide Children's Hospital on a statewide PAX Evaluation & Infrastructure grant.
PAX Program Coordinator, Project AWARE
Warren County ESC
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program implementation by collaborating across systems. Liaised between funders, administrators, and program developers.
- Coordinated logistics of and delivering training for to up to 100 personnel in a single session
- Expanded PAX Good Behavior Game over 150% during tenure with Project AWARE
- Supported over 100 educators and school staff implementing PAX Good Behavior Game
- Integrated PAX Good Behavior Game with existing social emotional programs at both classroom and building level
- Improved program performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Implemented cross-training to improve depth of skill sets within team.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
Training Coordinator, "Strong, Safe Communities"
Butler County Family & Children First Council
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Conducted a research survey of 300 professionals and community members in Preble, Warren and Butler Counties to assess training priorities of multiple systems
- Planned and oversaw professional development and community education events attended by 2,539 participants (duplicate count) during two-year grant award
- Developed marketing materials, both print and online, to drive participant attendance
- Developed participant surveys to assess course effectiveness and gather feedback for improvements
- Managed cohort of 21 instructors to deliver QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention model throughout multiple counties
- Managed budgets and oversaw mini-grant programs distributed to local community organizations
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Zoom Conferencing
- Google Suite
- Program implementation
- Workshop coordination
- Training program development
- Training material development
- Public speaking
- Online training experience
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA)
Timeline
Customer Experience Support
PAXIS Institute
02.2024 - Current
Southwest Ohio Regional Lead
Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success
02.2023 - 07.2024
Independent Training Consultant
PAXIS Institute
07.2018 - Current
PAX Program Coordinator, Project AWARE
Warren County ESC
01.2015 - 07.2019
Training Coordinator, "Strong, Safe Communities"
Butler County Family & Children First Council
11.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Cincinnati
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