Lisa Brandes
Largo,FL
Summary
Proven Leader experienced in establishing and enhancing production initiatives to achieve performance objectives. Well-versed in establishing work priorities to support personnel duties and tasks to promote quality service. Monitors cost-effectiveness and develops countermeasures and process improvement activities to train workers and enhance productivity.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Manager
Pinellas County Human Services
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2015 - Current
- Management of Pinellas County Health Program, Disability Assistance Program
- Supervision of 11 staff and management of external partnerships with county providers
- Manager of project development for section
- Writes, edits and revises policies and procedures
- Trains and mentors employees throughout Human Services
- Leader of workforce development area of strategic plan.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective communication strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve company objectives and improve overall performance.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by monitoring progress, identifying bottlenecks, and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Established key performance metrics to track progress toward organizational objectives, driving continuous improvement efforts.
Independent Consultant
Self Employed Consultant
Largo, FL
06.2015 - Current
- Provide training and quality assurance to government, for-profit and non-profit organizations domestically and internationally
- Specializing in leadership development, evidence-based training, quality assurance tools and techniques, data collection and analysis, management training and assessment strategies and techniques.
Corporate Director
Community Solutions Inc.
Windsor, CT
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Management of Human Resources Department, includes HR Manager, 2 payroll clerks and 1 HR generalist
- Management of Training and Quality Assurance Center, includes 2 Training Coordinators, Training Developer, Registration Coordinator, 7 trainers and multiple consultants from Yale University, University of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University
- Member of Senior Management Team responsible for strategic planning and, organizational excellence.
Corporate Training Director
Community Solutions Training and Resource Center
Windsor, CT
07.2000 - 01.2014
- Implemented, designed, and developed business plan and strategy for Training and Resource Center based on evidence-based practices and research for child welfare and criminal justice programs
- Responsible for Training and Development of 500+ employees in 9 states
- Coordinated all staff development programs
- Developed Leadership Programs for internal staff and Management
- Responsible for quality assurance of all programming throughout the state of Connecticut in child welfare and criminal justice
- Responsible for Consulting and Training to outside customers
- Generated Revenue in excess of $1.3 million
- Project Manager for Program Start-up, implementation, and management of 3 Day Reporting Programs in Kansas
- Obtained technical assistance grants from NIC and OJJDP for evidence-based trainings.
Multi-State Area Director for Intermediate Sanctions Programs
Community Solutions Inc.
Windsor, CT
03.1998 - 07.2000
- Responsible for management and supervision of Criminal Justice Day Reporting Centers in diverse jurisdictions including CT, NJ and Kansas
- Supervision of multiple Program Directors and over 60 staff
- Responsible for implementing all programming and agency initiatives, including risk/need assessments and cognitive behavioral programming model
- Agency trainer, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral approaches, CMC Assessment, YLSI assessment, New Supervisor Training, Team Building and Development, Leadership and Performance Appraisal Writing.
Program Director
Community Solutions Inc.
New London, CT
06.1995 - 03.1998
- Responsible for management and supervision of a Criminal Justice Day Reporting Center
- Supervision of 17 staff
- Responsible for all operations, including staff supervision, fiscal management, and programming.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Community Solutions Inc.
New London, CT
08.1993 - 06.1995
- Responsible for Individual and Group treatment of criminal justice population
- Agency Trainer in Substance Abuse Treatment, Group Facilitation and Team Building.
Program Coordinator
OLC Family Programs
Green Bay, WI
07.1992 - 07.1993
- Responsible for the management and supervision of a Child Welfare Day Treatment Program
- Supervised 5 staff, including a teacher, group therapist and child-care workers
- Individual and Group Therapist for Treatment Foster Care Program, servicing children ages 5-17.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Connection Inc.
Montville, CT
02.1989 - 07.1992
- Provided Individual and Group Treatment to Criminal Justice Population in a halfway house setting
- Agency Trainer in HIV, Group Facilitation and Substance Abuse Issues.
Youth Director
Y.M.C.A.
Green Bay, WI
08.1986 - 12.1988
- Management and supervision of an After School Program and Kids Day Out Programs, providing school-age childcare and recreation
- Supervision of 6 staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin
08.2008
Skills
- Management Skills/Techniques
- Team Building and Development
- Change Management
- Stress Management
- MBTI Licensed Administartor
- Decision Making Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Corporate Culture and Leadership Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Resiliency
Certification
- Thinking for a Change-1998
- Treating Alcohol Dependence-2006
- MET/CBT-2006
- Seeking Safety-2005
- Helping Women Recover-2006
- Aggression Replacement Training-1998
- Level of Service Inventory-revised -2003
- Motivational Interviewing-2002, 2003
- Youth Level of Service Inventory-1998
- Adult Substance Use Survey Revised- Train the Trainer-2005
- Reasoning and Rehabilitation-Certified International Trainer-2006
Awards
- President’s Award Presented by Community Solutions, Inc. for outstanding contributions and achievement.
- 2011 Employee of the Year Nominee by Community Solutions, Inc. for outstanding contributions and achievement
- 2023 Outstanding Contribution in Staff Development issued by Pinellas County
Projects
Motivational Interviewing/Probation Officer Training Outcome Study Principle, Yale University, Court Support Services Division, CT Judicial Branch, 2009
Timeline
Section Manager
Pinellas County Human Services
08.2015 - Current
Independent Consultant
Self Employed Consultant
06.2015 - Current
Corporate Director
Community Solutions Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2015
Corporate Training Director
Community Solutions Training and Resource Center
07.2000 - 01.2014
Multi-State Area Director for Intermediate Sanctions Programs
Community Solutions Inc.
03.1998 - 07.2000
Program Director
Community Solutions Inc.
06.1995 - 03.1998
Substance Abuse Counselor
Community Solutions Inc.
08.1993 - 06.1995
Program Coordinator
OLC Family Programs
07.1992 - 07.1993
Substance Abuse Counselor
Connection Inc.
02.1989 - 07.1992
Youth Director
Y.M.C.A.
08.1986 - 12.1988
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Wisconsin