Kelly Carmichael
Union,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the New Jersey Department of Health, excelling in program development and strategic planning. Proven track record in grant writing and data collection, enhancing community outreach initiatives. Skilled in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing, driving successful outcomes for at-risk populations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Operations Supervisor
New Jersey Department of Health
Newark, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Oversight of the day-to-day operations of the formative and data collection phases of the NHBS project, including HIV, STI, and viral Hepatitis testing procedures.
- Follow study protocol and operations manual to guide the day-to-day activities of the study.
- Assist in secondary data research regarding HIV prevalence and high-risk group assessments and prepares reports necessary for the field activity.
- Monitor the adherence to data collection protocols, security and confidentiality related project activities.
- Coordinate work with subcontractors and volunteers in the NHBS project.
- Recruit professional and community key informants and gate keepers for their participation in focus group discussion and/or individual interviews.
- Contact social services, community-based organization, universities research, HIV planning and other groups to garner support for recruitment support.
- Assess and remove barriers to participation for study participants in the health survey and HIV and STIs testing.
- Oversee effective marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure participation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program Director, Passaic Valley Regional HS
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
Little Falls, New Jersey
03.2016 - 09.2024
- Fosters dynamic leadership to guarantee fulfillment of program goals, objectives, and outcomes.
- Selects, develops, manages, and reviews program staff and volunteers.
- Provides ongoing staff training.
- Evaluates and authorizes bi-weekly staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests before submission to director of operations.
- Nurtures and expands the community collaborative created to augment on-site services in order to ensure that existing community services are integrated into the program.
- Fosters and strengthens connections with Passaic Valley High School, serving as primary program liaison to guarantee sustained support for program and coordination of existing school resources with program offerings.
- Ensures that program activities are carried out as scheduled.
- Leads activities of Program Advisory Board, soliciting continuous advice and input from program collaborators and stakeholders including students, parents, and teachers.
- Ensures that program reporting and evaluation requirements are fulfilled.
- Partners with Chief Program Officer to drive ongoing program innovation.
- Developed strong partnerships with current funders to secure continued funding.
Searched for additional funding opportunities to facilitate program growth and improvement. - Conducted regular staff meetings, enhancing team dynamics and information sharing.
Contributed to agency-wide and department-specific meetings, supporting strategic objectives.
Attended supplementary meetings organized by NJCDC Management for comprehensive engagement. - Determines the use of the allocation for program materials and supplies. Keeps accurate records of the same.
- Additional responsibilities as designated.
Program Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Newark, NJ
11.2007 - 03.2016
- Developed and facilitated Newark Beth Israel's Pregnancy Prevention Program for at-risk adolescent youth.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives; design curriculum for program participants.
- Presented educational workshops in health, pregnancy prevention, and global issues.
- Identified available grants via Internet research and analyze requirements to align resources to the organization's needs; write grants to assist with funding, successfully securing grants of up to $100k.
- Facilitated educational outreach by networking with internal and external stakeholders to generate additional funding opportunities.
- Assisted the Director with administrative duties including monitoring and evaluation of programs as well as managing the $500k annual operating budget - allocate funds and other resources for payroll, incentives, field trip expenses, clothing, and food.
- Prepared quarterly financial and statistical program benchmark reports for state agencies.
Senior Case Manager
Community Education Centers
Newark, NJ
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Provided counseling and coaching for New Jersey State inmates transitioning back into mainstream society.
- Participated in crisis interventions and treatment planning.
- Assisted with employment and housing options to encourage successful re-acclimation as a contributing member of the local population.
- Delivered relapse prevention and anger management classes covering disease prevention, job search skills, successful interviewing, and 'Dress for Success' for up to 50 participants.
- Motivated residents toward a positive outlook and assisted in identifying skills that could be leveraged toward transition from failure to success.
Medical Manager / Audit Reviewer
Accounts Receivable Management and Data Services (ARMDS)
Clifton, NJ
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Conducted onsite visits to hospitals throughout New Jersey to audit files related to patient eligibility for Medicaid or Charity Care.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy, completeness, and satisfaction of Medicaid requirements.
- Conducted employee probationary and routine annual performance evaluations, providing guidance geared toward professional development.
- Selected by Senior Executive Management to revise the company Training Manual to ensure proper education and coaching for all company employees.
- Passed stringent background investigations to qualify for auditing processes within HIPAA regulations; adhered strictly to patient confidentiality requirements at all times.
Senior Health Care Manager
Chamberlain, Edwards, and Associates
Newark, NJ
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Team Lead for a staff of 12, supervising associates in consulting services on Medicaid and Charity Care.
- Coached clients in appeal processes and attended disability hearings on behalf of clients.
- Analyzed and resolved operational issues; developed corrective actions to mitigate future occurrences and facilitate improved productivity.
Education
MPA - Public Administration
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2005
B.S. - Public Health
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2002
Skills
- Substance Abuse
- Social work
- Budget
- Word
- Training
- Strategic planning
- PowerPoint
- Marketing
- Data collection
- Supervising experience
- Grant writing
- Public speaking
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Office
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Therapy
- Case Management
- Curriculum Development
- Research
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Hospital Experience
- Motivational Interviewing
- Management
- Leadership
- Medical terminology
- Project management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Assessments
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 09/01/20, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions.
Personal Information
-Authorized To Work: US for any employer
-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.-Member since 2012
Timeline
Field Operations Supervisor
New Jersey Department of Health
03.2022 - Current
Program Director, Passaic Valley Regional HS
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
03.2016 - 09.2024
Program Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
11.2007 - 03.2016
Senior Case Manager
Community Education Centers
01.2006 - 11.2006
Medical Manager / Audit Reviewer
Accounts Receivable Management and Data Services (ARMDS)
06.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Health Care Manager
Chamberlain, Edwards, and Associates
06.2002 - 06.2004
MPA - Public Administration
Kean University
B.S. - Public Health
Rutgers University