Michelle Creekmore
Madison
Summary
Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of Early Intervention, Medicaid, Autism diagnostics. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Program Director
The Arc Of Madison County
08.2008 - Current
- Managed staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention to maintain a team of highly qualified educators.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and support for families in need.
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to foster continuous growth and improvement.
- Conducted regular staff meetings promoting transparency fostering open exchange discussing ongoing feedback/suggestions for improvements.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering open communication and collaboration for children''s success.
- Developed annual budgets, managed financial records, and secured funding through grants and fundraising events.
- Delivered technical assistance and validated programmatic data for state and federal reporting.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations through diligent monitoring and timely reporting.
- Promoted inclusivity among diverse student population cultivating respect for individual differences.
- Coordinated and facilitated development of cooperative efforts between schools and other community agencies in serving students.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The University of Alabama
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Staff hiring
- Child development expertise
- Regulatory knowledge
- Administrative Functions
- Program assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Budget Administration
Additional Information
- Governor Kay Ivey appointed to Alabama's Interagency Coordinating Council's as the Council Network Chair
- Member of Council for Children, Division of Early Childhood and Autism Special Interest Division
- Presented at Alabama's Early Childhood and Preschool Conference, Alabama's Autism Mentor Retreat, Division of Early Childhood, Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, University of Alabama Autism Conference,
- Instructor for Huntsville Police Department's 40-Hour Crisis Intervention Team Training
- Member Alabama's Early Intervention Financial subcommittee
- Chair of Alabama's Early Intervention Personnel Subcommittee
Certification
- Alabama Routines Based Interview certified Service Coordinator and state coach/mentor
- Autism Certificate from the Alabama Department of mental health
Timeline
Early Childhood Program Director
The Arc Of Madison County
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
The University of Alabama
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