Open To Work
Melanee Stevens
Program Manager
Shelton,WA
Summary
Dedicated educational program leader with a strong background in project planning and budget oversight. Expertise in developing engaging programs that significantly increase participation and foster community collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality training and mentorship while navigating compliance and enhancing educational outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational/Project Director
Confederate Tribe of the Chehalis Reservation
12.2019 - Current
- Delivered QPR Training to 25% of Tribal Staff.
- Provide 200 Traditional Knowledge classes and teas, salves, balms and kits to the youth and community
- Maintained budgets and spending each reporting year period.
- Managed project documentation and deliverables by version.
- Tracked execution of key milestones, communicating potential issues and roadblocks.
Youth Prevention Program Supervisor
Skokomish Native Tribe, Skokomish Nation
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented programs and classes to engage a wide age range of children on the reservation, resulting in a 45% participation increase in new classes offered in the community
- Developed innovative programs, including carving, backpacking, Pendleton moccasin, and Pendleton vest classes, to enrich community engagement and skill-building opportunities.
- Trained staff on guidelines, processes, and procedures to ensure cohesive program operations and enhance service delivery.
Program Coordinator
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Designed and presented STEM Power Up workshops in classrooms, in addition to tracking scholarship applications, awards, payments, and required documentation
- Maintained budgetary requests, including check and ACH requests for program departments and participants
- Resolved low scholarship rates, resulting in 250/300 completed applications; 189 applications received awards.
Preschool Teacher
Lakemont Academy
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized and facilitated group activities to promote physical, mental, and social development; facilitated activities included games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Instructed, observed, and evaluated students on basic skills, such as colors, shapes, numerical and alphabet recognition, social development, and personal hygiene
- Encouraged reading and listening comprehension by reading books to whole class and small groups
Program Manager
Qutekcak Native Tribe
12.2003 - 08.2013
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised staff, fostering partnerships with external agencies to better serve young people
- Prepared and maintained records and reports, including budgets and grant reports, ensuring compliance and transparency in program management
- Facilitated cultural connections and collaboration between tribe and community, enhancing engagement and support for community initiatives
- Developed and implemented curriculum for classroom instruction.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Transformational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, ORMaster of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education/Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, ORBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Maine at Machias
Machias, MESkills
- Program direction
- Project management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Grant management
- Budget management
- Compliance management
- Schedule management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$84000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Educational/Project Director
Confederate Tribe of the Chehalis Reservation
12.2019 - Current
Youth Prevention Program Supervisor
Skokomish Native Tribe, Skokomish Nation
07.2016 - 07.2019
Program Coordinator
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
05.2015 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Lakemont Academy
04.2014 - 05.2015
Program Manager
Qutekcak Native Tribe
12.2003 - 08.2013
Doctorate of Education - Transformational Leadership
Concordia University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education/Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Maine at Machias