Janette Nichols
Hartsburg,Missouri
Summary
An accomplished professional in developing outreach strategies, partnerships, and development. A Program Manager with over 15 years of related experience developing multiple programs on many educational levels, utilizing effective presentations for the various learning styles. Strengths in utilizing community-based resources to provide support to individuals in various locations.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
Columbia, Missouri
01.2018 - Current
- Provide outreach services and recruitment in Missouri and Illinois for Greater Missouri Chapter.
- Advocacy work with various levels of government officials.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in the establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Complete development tasks with Walk to End Alzheimer's. 2020 totals have exceeded 3 million for Greater Missouri Chapter.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members, and clients.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Strategically balanced technology and business needs of the organization.
Adjunct Instructor
Columbia College
Columbia College
Columbia, MO
01.2009 - Current
- Contracted per course to facilitate as needed and as available for course preferences.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Community Based Corrections and Cultural Diversity online platforms to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
- Recorded lessons on video and audio for online instruction.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
Associate Professor
Colorado Technical University Online
Schaumburg, IL
01.2004 - Current
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using current technology, including computers, computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Mentored students, including directing research, projects or internships, as well as advising on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
Regional Program Coordinator/Recruiter
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
01.2012 - 02.2018
- Primary responsibilities were recruitment and business development for partnerships with Columbia College nationwide. This included frequent travel between the 50 states and campuses.
- Work with military in pre and post deployment and reintegration.
- Green light certified for assistance to veterans and service members.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
- Developed record-keeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags.
Research Analyst III - Manager
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Jefferson City, Missouri
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Maintain Missouri business data for the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Maintain confidentiality of records supplied to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics as records must not be released for review.
- Attend meetings regularly in Washington, D.C.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
- Trained new employees in specific job requirements.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Probation & Parole Officer II
State of Missouri Department of Corrections
Jefferson City, Missouri
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provide supervision to offenders within the Missouri Department of Corrections through Electronic Monitoring, Global Positioning, Enhanced Supervision, Regular Supervision and Minimum Supervision.
- Complete social histories on offenders, prepare reports, and formulate placement plans for release.
- Work with outside agencies in providing services to offenders.
Education
Ph.D. - Human And Social Services
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Master of Science - Philosophy
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota02.2020
Graduate Certificate Geographic Information Systems -
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri2010
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri12.2000
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Grant writing
- Curriculum design
- Project organization
- Program Leadership
- Team leadership and direction
- Partnership Development
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- National Homeland Security Conference, 2010, Economic Impact of Crime, Published Study, Presenter
- 2017 Community Service Award Recipient, Columbia College Alumni Board
Affiliations
- Missouri Patriot Paws Board of Directors, Public Relations/Fundraising Chairman - Current
- Past Columbia College Alumni Association Board Member - Director
- Code 1 Wellness, Board of Directors resource outreach for emergency personnel and veteran suicide prevention and awareness.
References
Susan Hinkle - Director of Missouri Patriot Paws
susan@mopatriotpaws.org
(573) 578-2141
Jeff Drake - Economic Development Manager
jeff.drake@ded.mo.gov
(573) 751-9637
Tina Henson - Walk Director
thenson@alz.org
(618) 292-9583
Mary Williams - Senior Walk Director
marwilliams@alz.org
(314) 280-1617
Joyce Becker - Executive II
sewwhat.joyce@gmail.com
(573) 644-3408
Timeline
Program Manager
Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
01.2018 - Current
Regional Program Coordinator/Recruiter
Columbia College
01.2012 - 02.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Columbia College
Columbia College
01.2009 - Current
Research Analyst III - Manager
Missouri Department of Economic Development
01.2007 - 01.2012
Associate Professor
Colorado Technical University Online
01.2004 - Current
Probation & Parole Officer II
State of Missouri Department of Corrections
01.2003 - 01.2007
Ph.D. - Human And Social Services
Walden University
Master of Science - Philosophy
Walden University
Graduate Certificate Geographic Information Systems -
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia College
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