Dedicated and highly motivated professional with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and focus on a strength-based approach to support the learning environment of Monroe's high school students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Facilitation Professional II
Humana
Louisville, KY
12.2023 - Current
Work with a diverse group of colleagues to accomplish organizational goals related to training requirements and colleague learning needs.
Identify learning needs promptly and efficiently through a needs analysis process and SMART goals.
Provide support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Utilize various software (Articulate) and tools (Word, Excel, Microsoft applications) to streamline processes, develop curriculum, evaluate training, and create workflows.
Collaborate with the hiring manager and the associated mentor to support the onboarding of the new colleague.
Facilitate new colleague onboarding virtual sessions.
Learning and Organizational Development Specialist
Inclusa
Stevens Point, WI
09.2017 - 12.2023
Collaborated with organizational leaders, colleague subject matter experts, and teammates to develop and implement Family Care contract required training for new and existing colleagues.
Designed and implemented training courses for the organization.
Facilitated (virtual and in-person) new colleague onboarding.
Monitored course completion and learning requirements of colleagues within the Learning Management System.
Long-Term Care Services Care Manager
Southwest Family Care Alliance/ContinuUs/Inclusa
Monroe, WI
12.2010 - 09.2017
Provided long-term care management and support to adults (members) who are frail elders, have physical disabilities and developmental disabilities.
Care management responsibilities included working within an interdisciplinary team to complete ongoing and comprehensive assessments of member’s activities of daily living, physical health, nutrition, autonomy, self-determination, communication, mental health and cognition.
Implemented member-centered and outcome-based care plans that focus on member’s strengths and identify needs within the assessment to help support the member’s outcomes.
Worked with community resources and network providers within the managed care organization to ensure the member’s access to a range of services and supports.
Case Manager
Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit/Southwest Family Care Alliance
Monroe, WI
07.2004 - 12.2010
Provided service coordination and case management to consumers with developmental disabilities.
Service coordination included accessing long term care services and support through State and Federal funding for consumers’ care, living arrangements, day programming, employment, transportation and supportive home care.
Case Management included implementing service plans developed by the consumer, family, guardian, informal supports and other team members that focused on the consumer’s needs, strengths and goals.
Consultation with the consumer’s service providers, family, guardian, informal supports and community agencies to assure continuity of care.
Family Support Program Coordinator/Case Manager
Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit
Monroe, WI
11.2002 - 07.2004
Managed the Family Support Program. Ensured plans met guidelines, monitored budget and allotted funds for each year, monitored services within program and developed the advisory committee for Green County.
Provided service coordination and case management for children with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities residing in Green County.
Case Management and service coordination included implementing services and supports developed by the team supporting the child.
Plans were developed by the team which included family, informal supports, school and service providers.
Plans were developed by the team to help support the child’s physical, developmental and mental health needs.
Assisted the child and their team with accessing support and services through Local, State and Federal funding to help meet needs of the child.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2002
Skills
Learning management systems
Curriculum development
Training facilitation
Needs analysis
Software utilization
Organizational collaboration
Team building
Problem solving
Effective communication
Outcome-based planning
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Flexible and adaptable
Interpersonal communication
Relationship building
Timeline
Learning Facilitation Professional II
Humana
12.2023 - Current
Learning and Organizational Development Specialist
Inclusa
09.2017 - 12.2023
Long-Term Care Services Care Manager
Southwest Family Care Alliance/ContinuUs/Inclusa
12.2010 - 09.2017
Case Manager
Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit/Southwest Family Care Alliance
07.2004 - 12.2010
Family Support Program Coordinator/Case Manager
Green County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Unit