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J Emmitt

Amarillo ,TX

Summary

Experienced Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and employee development functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. I excel in strategic planning, team collaboration, mission implementation and fostering continuous improvement. Valued for strong ability to facilitate objectives and adapt to changing needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Programs

Amarillo Children's Home
09.2015 - Current
  • Supervise 40+ employees with multiple direct reports.
  • Oversee staffing and staffing patterns, including employee recruitment, retention and correction.
  • Oversee facilities, property and maintenance including improvements and future planning.
  • Develop and implement budgets for program, facility and maintenance needs.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Coordinate and communicate overlapping needs with other departments.
  • Evaluate program performance using data-driven approaches to inform decision making and future planning.
  • Foster a mindset of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share feedback and ideas for enhancing program quality.
  • Create a culture where employees operate as the best versions of themselves.
  • Facilitate a positive work environment that encourages diverse perspectives, ultimately leading to more effective problem-solving within the team.
  • Utilize effective in crisis management, including conflict resolution.

Director of Research and Development

Amarillo Children's Home
11.2011 - 11.2015

A unique position created around my strengths in order to assist ACH during a period of evolution and improvement. Many changes of lasting and significant positive impact were begun and achieved during his season.

  • Evaluated areas of improvement and developed processes to take the organization to new levels of excellence
  • Orchestrated the process of writing new mission and vision statements and core values utilizing a stakeholdersurvey and input process
  • Improved direct care staff recruitment, screening and interview processes in order to hire the right people
  • Led the shift to digital records keeping
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement promoting ongoing learning and skill development among team members.
  • Successfully managed an organizational culture shift.

Case Manager

Amarillo Children's Home
03.2009 - 11.2011
  • Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Utilized documentation process to understand organizational trends and needs.
  • Developed necessary programmatic emphasis.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Implemented feedback system for clients to share their experiences, enhancing service quality through direct input.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Mid-America Nazarene University
Olathe, Kansas

Skills

  • Effective leader with team building and collaboration skills
  • Organization skills and relationship building skills
  • Staff hiring, development, evaluation, accountability and issue resolution
  • Project management, program development, strategic planning and process improvement
  • Problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking, and solution focused decision-making
  • Constantly evaluating and improving organizational outputs and outcomes

Certification

Licensed Child Care Administrator

Timeline

Director of Programs

Amarillo Children's Home
09.2015 - Current

Director of Research and Development

Amarillo Children's Home
11.2011 - 11.2015

Case Manager

Amarillo Children's Home
03.2009 - 11.2011

Licensed Child Care Administrator

Bachelor of Science -

Mid-America Nazarene University
J Emmitt