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Joshua Sampson

Bournbonnais,IL

Summary

Eager to lead and grow. Culturally sensitive, forward-thinking servant leader who is dependable, skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and project management. In search of a long-term opportunity to serve the Chicago-land area.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief

Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s
01.2021 - Current
  • Works with State Attorney of Kankakee County to prioritize, communicate, and manage organizational priorities and initiatives
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Creates processes and data collection instruments for grant management and fiscal reports
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Works across organization to help ensure coordination and alignment on goals and objectives, while identifying opportunities, challenges, and barriers to success.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.

Adjunct Professor

Olivet University
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked effectively with students of various ages and of differing competencies and non-traditional backgrounds.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.

Culture Specialist

Noble Network
03.2019 - 12.2020
  • Implemented systems and structures developed to establish positive classrooms and school culture
  • Provided feedback to teachers on classroom systems and structures in order to ensure that restorative practices are implemented proactively and effectively
  • Partnered with stakeholders to develop interventions for students who struggle to adhere to school's culture and vision
  • Managed a caseload students that need additional behavioral support & intervention

Development Coach

Ucan
12.2015 - 03.2019
  • Organized and prepared written summaries of project reports and action plans.
  • Coordinates activities for workshops and
    groups for program participants.
  • Demonstrated supportive behavior and maintained positive appropriate interactions.
  • Developed and presented instructional material through variety of learning methods.
  • Assisted in researching various topics for future program development.

Education

Ph.D - Organizational Leadership

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
12.2024

Master of Arts - Independent Film & Digital Imaging

Governors State University
University Park, IL
2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Media Studies

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
2014

Skills

  • Public Relations Understanding
  • Business Alliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Direction
  • Business Consulting
  • Speech Writing
  • Attention to Quality
  • Project Oversight
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Olivet University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Chief

Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s
01.2021 - Current

Culture Specialist

Noble Network
03.2019 - 12.2020

Development Coach

Ucan
12.2015 - 03.2019

Ph.D - Organizational Leadership

Concordia University Chicago

Master of Arts - Independent Film & Digital Imaging

Governors State University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication: Media Studies

Northern Illinois University
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