Jennifer Read
Brunswick County Schools
Leland,NC
14
years of professional experience
Results-oriented professional with 13 years of experience in program and project management, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional initiatives. Expertise in organizing complex tasks, coordinating resources, and developing training materials. Skilled in event coordination, data tracking, and problem-solving, with a strong commitment to managing multiple priorities while fostering positive professional relationships.
Work History
Professional School Counselor
8 Years 7 Months- Plan, organize, and facilitate multiple ongoing groups and programs, including developing content, managing participation, coordinating logistics, and evaluating outcomes.
- Research, develop, implement, and continuously improve programs using identified needs, data, available resources, and established standards.
- Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving administrators, staff, families, community organizations, and outside partners.
- Manage multiple programs, initiatives, groups, and projects simultaneously, coordinating schedules, resources, communications, documentation, and participant needs.
- Plan and coordinate events and programs involving staff, families, community members, volunteers, and external professionals, managing logistics and communications from preparation through completion.
- Recruit and coordinate community participants and external partners, communicating expectations, schedules, logistics, and event requirements.
- Create clear, audience-specific communications and visual materials to translate information into practical, engaging resources for varied audiences.
- Create original digital and print materials using Canva, including promotional graphics, informational resources, organizational tools, tracking documents, educational materials, and event communications.
- Analyze data and maintain tracking systems to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, monitor participation, and inform decision-making.
- Conduct presentations, training sessions, and group facilitation for diverse audiences, adapting information and delivery to audience needs.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for multiple programs and initiatives, responding to questions, resolving issues, coordinating follow-up, and maintaining timely communication.
- Manage confidential information, records, documentation, and sensitive communications with discretion, accuracy, and sound judgment.
- Coordinate services and resources across internal departments and external organizations to address needs and improve outcomes.
- Respond to complex and time-sensitive situations requiring critical thinking, prioritization, communication, de-escalation, and sound judgment.
- Assist with employee hiring activities by participating in candidate interviews and coordinating interview schedules and communications.
School Social Worker
5 Years- Conducted assessments, gathered and analyzed information, identified needs, and developed individualized solutions and service strategies.
- Managed a diverse caseload involving complex needs, coordinating services, resources, referrals, follow-up, and documentation to support successful outcomes.
- Coordinated with internal departments, external agencies, community organizations, and service providers to connect clients with appropriate resources.
- Interpreted policies and eligibility requirements and communicated complex information clearly to clients, families, and professional partners.
- Developed collaborative relationships across organizations, acting as a liaison between clients, service providers, and internal teams.
- Responded to high-pressure and crisis situations using critical thinking, de-escalation, sound judgment, and effective communication.
- Tracked case outcomes and service utilization to identify trends, guiding resource allocation and enhancing intervention strategies.
- Conducted trainings, presentations, and individualized consultations while providing recommendations and referrals based on identified needs.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Professional School Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Skills
Professional Communication
Confidentiality & Discretion
Trauma-Informed Care
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Program Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Crisis Intervention
Detail Orientation
Team Leadership
Program, Event, and Content Development
Planned and coordinated multi-part programs and events; organized participants and logistics; developed original visual and written materials; created tracking and organizational tools; and managed communications, scheduling, and follow-up across multiple simultaneous initiatives. Volunteer leadership experience supporting organizational initiatives, event planning, family and community engagement, communications, fundraising, and coordination of projects involving staff, families, volunteers, and community members.
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Brunswick County Schools
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
School Social Worker
New Hanover County Schools
01.2013 - 01.2018Read More
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Master of Arts in Education from Professional School Counseling
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University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
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