LINDSEY K. CHARD
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Professional with history of driving team success and achieving organizational goals. Proven ability to streamline processes and implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity. Known for collaborative leadership, adaptability, and focus on results. Key strengths include strategic planning and effective team management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD 500)
Kansas City, KS
01.2023 - Current
- Implement effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new staff to maintain a high-quality technical team.
- Track employee attendance and management of leave requests
- Oversee the managers of the technical support teams and ensure timely response to tickets
- Point of contact for district level technology issues, feedback, and complaints
- Serve as Title IX Coordinator for my department
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to both IT staff and technology
- Coordinate and implement all student device deployments and other cross-departmental projects
- Collaborate with senior leadership and external partners, present updates and strategic plans at the beginning and the end of the school year
Program Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Developed and executed office policies, procedures, data processing, and technology that support the concurrent/dual enrollment strategic priorities and goals for the college
- Responsible for overseeing the administration, management, and coordination of the concurrent/dual program
- Collaborated with academic deans and human resources to facilitate the coordination, hiring, onboarding, and training of concurrent/dual faculty
- Developed and facilitated enrollment management training of all high school points of contact and KCKCC personnel
- Trained recruiters in all aspects of concurrent/dual program
- Cultivated positive relationships with district administrators to increase college enrollment and retention
- Maintained confidentiality and accurate record keeping
- Collaborated with and trained various departments within the college to support and establish programs
Case Manager III
Catholic Charities of NE Kansas
Overland Park/Kansas City, KS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Identified areas of need and provided trauma-informed case management for children and families in Wyandotte and Johnson counties
- Provided leadership and supervision to team of volunteers
- Managed grant budget in Emergency Assistance Center to assist consumers in securing food, utilities/housing
- Taught financial literacy courses using CFPB curriculum
- Trained new staff on case management processes, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Implemented best practices in case documentation and reporting to maintain compliance with regulations
- Developed case plans for at-risk individuals and families
- Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Probation/Diversion Officer
City of Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Cultivated rapport with defendants and offenders while assessing need and providing resources for optimal case success
- Oversaw daily operations and compliance with city regulations
- Developed offender case plans based on needs analysis
- Created, organized, and maintained records, files, case notes and electronic databases
- Prepared court documents and participated in revocation hearings
- Presented probation hearing information to update leadership on offender status
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and mental health programs
Education
Master of Science - Adult Learning and Leadership
Kansas State University
Graduate Certificate - Leadership
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Fort Hays State University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff development
- Recruiting
- Customer Service
- Program coordination
- Process improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Records Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (USD 500)
01.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Community College
01.2018 - 01.2023
Case Manager III
Catholic Charities of NE Kansas
01.2015 - 01.2017
Probation/Diversion Officer
City of Overland Park
01.2007 - 01.2014
Graduate Certificate - Leadership
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Fort Hays State University
Master of Science - Adult Learning and Leadership
Kansas State University