JENIFER MERRIAM
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Knowledgeable Vice President of Non-Profit Organization with background in executive leadership. Extensive experience guiding strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth for businesses and organizations. Expertise in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
10.2023 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including families, board of directors, board staff, researchers, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led community team for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in Lafora ICD-10 code and Lafora Body Disease Day.
- Collaborated with board of directors and staff to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Represented organization at rare epilepsy meetings, conferences, and events.
- Advocated for Lafora community in awareness and call to action videos.
Professional Development and Instructional Coach
Benchmark
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues, teachers, and administrators.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
- Facilitated workshops on innovative teaching methods, enabling teachers to effectively incorporate new strategies into their lesson plans.
- Implemented evidence-based literacy strategies, resulting in improved reading comprehension and writing abilities among students.
Owner/Director
Ladybug Learning Club
01.2002 - 06.2018
- Developed high-performing team by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated professional development ensuring best practices in company.
- Developed and maintained preschool program for 1000 students and families.
- Established monthly family events with community leaders.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with families, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
01.1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Advocacy
- Partnerships and affiliations
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
Community Advocacy
- Annual Lafora Symposium 2018-2024
- Monthly REN Meetings 2018-current
- Epilepsy Leadership Council 2018-current
- Chelsea's Hope Board and Staff Meetings 2018-current
Community Presentations
- Lafora Awareness Documentary, Fighting the Rare, 2023
- Lafora Symposium Video, 2022
- ICD-10 Code Coordination and Maintenance meeting presentation Lafora Advocate, 2022
- Lafora Awareness Video, Bell Bank, Pay it Forward program, 2022
- Child Advocate presentation at Arizona state capitol, 2009
Timeline
Vice President
Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
10.2023 - Current
Professional Development and Instructional Coach
Benchmark
06.2019 - 06.2020
Owner/Director
Ladybug Learning Club
01.2002 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Arizona State University
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