Passionate and collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with families, community and staff to promote an engaged, empowering strength based culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Program Manager
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
12.2016 - Current
Provide reflective supervision including Triple P PASS model.
Provide evidenced based trauma therapy and standardized curriculums to fidelity.
Provide agency and community presentations and training to children, families and professionals.
Coach team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Monitor progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
Orchestrate smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Develop and maintain relationships with parents and community agencies, supporting targeted and holistic counseling services through interdisciplinary partnerships.
Develop and update clinical and programmatic policies, procedures, treatment manuals and training curriculum.
Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Design and introduce leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
National Trainer
Triple P America
07.2023 - Current
Provide one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within fidelity.
Coach participants on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
Evaluate effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Enhance trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
Deliver dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
Perform continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Introduce standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
Establish and maintain quality control standards.
Analyze and evaluate training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Optimize training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
Adjunct Professor
Cuyahoga Community College
01.2017 - 12.2019
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Education
Master Of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Malone University
Canton, OH
12.2015
Bachelor Of Science In Education Degree - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2005
Skills
Program Leadership
Verbal and Written Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Public Speaking
MS Office 365 Applications
Cultural Sensitivity
Six Sigma
Program Development and Management
Funding Proposals
Managing Program Activities
Budget Development and Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
Successfully secured grant funding through local, state and federal funders, demonstrating grant-writing skills and commitment to professional development.
Participated as one of 18 consultants, receiving extensive training in leadership, advocacy, and professional development as an initial member of the OMHAS Training Institute starting in 2013.
Collaborated with community leaders to solidify funding, awareness and support for children and their families around mental health and resiliency.
Led the development of multiple programs and services to build service capacity in more than fifteen counties.
Enhanced agency offerings in prevention, community, and family services, including initiatives like the Family Success Network and Family and Youth Peer services.
Transformed a one-person operation in 2013 into a cohesive team of 22 individuals through successful grant writing and management.
Developed a reputation of quality and effective services using creative problem solving and collaboration that attracts funders.
Effectively reached and supported more than 2000 children and caregivers annually who are facing life's challenges within the community.
Developed tools to manage fifteen funding sources efficiently, expanding our program budget to two million dollars.
Established transparent grant monitoring procedures using existing agency technology, reducing the need for additional databases or data entry staff.
Certification
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant
Ohio Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Member of the State of Ohio training institute
Facilitator of Devereux Early Childhood initiative standardized trainings
Facilitator of Akron Children's Hospital Trauma Informed Modules
Credentialed Provider of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certified Provider of Incredible Years: Dina Classroom, Dina Clinical, Parents of babies/toddlers, preschoolers and children with Autism or language delays, and Classroom Management
Accredited Triple P provider in levels 2-5; 0-12 Seminar, Primary, Discussion Groups, Standard, and Group including Teen, Stepping Sones, Family Transitions and Pathways
Timeline
National Trainer
Triple P America
07.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Cuyahoga Community College
01.2017 - 12.2019
Prevention Program Manager
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
12.2016 - Current
Master Of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Malone University
Bachelor Of Science In Education Degree - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Kent State University
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant
Ohio Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Member of the State of Ohio training institute
Facilitator of Devereux Early Childhood initiative standardized trainings
Facilitator of Akron Children's Hospital Trauma Informed Modules
Credentialed Provider of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certified Provider of Incredible Years: Dina Classroom, Dina Clinical, Parents of babies/toddlers, preschoolers and children with Autism or language delays, and Classroom Management
Accredited Triple P provider in levels 2-5; 0-12 Seminar, Primary, Discussion Groups, Standard, and Group including Teen, Stepping Sones, Family Transitions and Pathways
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