Kelly Long

•Supervise and mentor interns along with job training group: currently oversee 2 - 10 individuals
•Coordinate and administer busy scheduling through Outlook calendars to ensure seamless communication and time management
•Lead, plan and execute of 20 - 30 events annually, improving regional engagement of volunteers and community retention
•Create a reliable state data form to ensure accurate standardized reporting which help retrieve grant amount of $499,999 in 2025-26 fiscal year.
•Represent the organization conferences and networking events around Northern Virginia to establish and build partnerships
•Market statewide fundraising events generating $2M - $6M annually, contributing to increased donor loyalty and outreach
•Innovate and reflect each season, providing valuable insight into how the company can restructure and grow programs
•Implement a work balance by creating and running an event planning committee that host 4 – 8 office events annually, which helps with team bonding and work balance
•Maintain excellent communication with families, colleagues, and stakeholders by increasing engagement and collaboration
•Develop and facilitate 3 - 4 annual workshops for continuing program, creating long-lasting involvement
•Manage inventory and budget for materials, event equipment, and office supplies
•Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

•Attend 5-10 meetings to plan, strategies, evaluate and create protocol and plan for individual success
•Deliver individualize instruction in reading, math, writing, and communication, leading to improved academic and community performance that reflects in quarterly reviews.
•Implement and design behavior management techniques to train 5 other attendants on how to de-escalate outbursts and promote positive social interactions
•Teach and reinforce essential social and life skills, including speech development and participation in community outings
•Apply real-world social skill practices, such as verbalizing needs, ordering food, selecting grocery items, and practicing patience in public settings which contributes to greater confidence and successful community integration
•Facilitate structure activities, integrating language development within each task to enhance communication skills
•Train and mentor future attendants, assisting in expanding protocols for group therapy and safety procedures to ensure best practices

•Built a safe, inclusive environment, developing a buddy system for six children (ages 4 - 12) with intellectual and physical disabilities
•Implemented strategy for behavior management and de-escalating outbursts, promoting positive interactions
•Created schedule weekly to be followed by 10- 15 staff members
•Innovated, educated, and introduced practices (e.g., token reward system, positive reinforcement, and sensory area), in 1 week saw a de-escalation of outburst leading to meaningful engagement to class.
•Marketed program during off season and saw an 88% increase in customer participation (from 8 to 15 students)
•Oversaw and managed budget ranging from $100 - $500 for classroom, activities, food, and events
•Developed methods to engage, educate and motivate students
•Certified in Darby's Dancers, Inc., with mentorship evolving the company to incorporate and work with individuals with disabilities