Summary
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Work History
Education
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Articles and Training
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Nancy Boyle

Fargo

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking and passionate job seeker proficient in civil rights laws and staying up-to-date on equal opportunity guidelines. Qualified for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessability work and employee training. Ready to serve and to be utilized in an authentic manner to meet the needs of marginalized popultions while educating and creating opportunities for growth for the Concordia College community.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Equal Opportunity Specialist

NDSU
02.2022 - Current
  • Conduct impartial investigations of complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and/or sexual misconduct by faculty; staff and students as needed
  • Coordinate and/or facilitate informal resolution process as applicable'
  • Develop investigative plan, interview reporting parties, and responding parties, identify and interview witnesses, identify and collect relevant documentation, appropriately document interviews and other fact gathering, and analyze evidence
  • Maintain current knowledge of and follow applicable university policies and procedures
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate various equal opportunity activities and projects
  • Determine additional programming/training/activities that are needed and make recommendations to the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Director and/or Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Equity
  • Serve as liaison for the department with group leaders, departments, attendees, etc.;
  • Act as resource to departments and units on matters related to equal opportunity compliance
  • Assist with Equal Opportunity/Title IX and Supervisor Supplement: Equal Opportunity/Title IX trainings
  • Enhanced workplace diversity by implementing comprehensive equal opportunity initiatives and training programs.
  • Promoted an inclusive work environment by addressing discrimination and harassment complaints swiftly and effectively.
  • Developed effective equal opportunity policies in line with organizational goals, promoting a fair and unbiased workplace culture.

Employee Assistance Program Consultant and Trainer

The Village Family Service Center
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Clinical Assessments (includes problem identification, short-term problem-solving, and providing resources and referrals within 1-3 counseling sessions, and occasional follow up and case management) for employees and their adult household members;
  • Workplace Consultation (behavioral health assistance to workplace managers, supervisors, HR, and employees through consultation, coaching, and problem-solving, with the focus of managing the troubled employee, enhancing the work environment, and improving employee performance and wellness);
  • Incident Stress Management (includes triage, crisis intervention, and on-site debriefings following traumatic events and losses);
  • Trainings/Presentations/Webinars (for both management and employees on a variety of work/life topics);
  • Maintain highest level of confidentiality and ethics per state law and all applicable professional codes;
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical services;
  • Manage the provision of presentations/trainings/webinars to EAP customers, including: assess customer-driven training needs within EAP scope, use instructional design and adult learning principles to create or curate curricula, design accessible and culturally-relevant presentations, coordinate training requests with customers and service providers, track and analyze training feedback, and lead efforts to continuously improve instructional effectiveness and client satisfaction of EAP trainings;
  • Participate in Team and Client Satisfaction efforts;
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored program recommendations and solutions.
  • Streamlined program implementation processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Advocate Specialist

Providence Intervention Center for Assault & Abuse
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provide advocacy based services throughout Snohomish County and Washington state; Marginalized populations, trafficking victims and rural communities
  • Community outreach and education to high schools and colleges on the topics of Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Violence and the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
  • Coordinate & facilitate Washington State CORE training; Introductory training for staff and volunteers working with individuals affected by crime
  • Meeting the requirements of the Office of Crime Victims
  • Advocacy
  • Educate faculty and staff at local community college in the area of sexual assault prevention and awareness
  • Plan and execute awareness month activities and events; Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National
  • Crime Victims Week, Child Abuse Awareness Month
  • Volunteer Management of Providence Intervention Centers Volunteers; Advocates, clerical, data entry, and special events
  • Member of the Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network
  • Member of the Snohomish County Trafficking Coalition
  • Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate

Advocate

US Navy, Armed Forces Services Corporation
02.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provide advocacy based services to sailors and their family members;
  • Collaboration with Judge Advocate General and Specials Victim Counsel on cases involving sailors and their families
  • Coordination and execution of awareness & prevention based events; Child Abuse Awareness Month
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Military Child Week
  • Creation and dissemination domestic violence awareness & prevention based materials for sailors and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest Region
  • Creation of sexual assault training materials for Unit Victim Advocates in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program for the US Navy
  • Educate sailors on the topic of domestic violence; resources, referrals, military justice system.
  • Advised clients on various legal matters, ensuring they understood their rights and options.

Community Advocacy Program Manager

DAWN, Domestic Abuse Women's Network
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Supervision of community, economic justice, immigrant, legal advocacy staff and mental health therapist and interns
  • Coordination and recruitment for volunteer advocacy program
  • Management of grant and funding directives for the Community Advocacy Program; data collection, narrative writings and goal monitoring
  • Coordination and facilitation of DAWN's Domestic Violence Institute; Trauma-Informed Advocacy Skill
  • Training for professionals, volunteers and community members
  • Building of stakeholder relationships through the community and King and Pierce Counties; City Police
  • Non-for profits, United Way, King County Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence.

Training & Volunteer Coordinator

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center
01.2008 - 11.2015
  • Development of comprehensive recruitment & retention plan for volunteers
  • Supervision of on call staff, interns and 24 hour crisis line advocates
  • Coordination and facilitation of Advocate Training for professionals, volunteers and community members
  • Facilitator of Red Flag Green Flag Resources, Healthy Relationships and Prevention based programming throughout Cass and Clay Counties Education Systems
  • Engage staff and volunteers with crisis intervention training programs and materials leading to a greater understanding of trauma and the healing process
  • Specialize in participant focused trainings in the area of violence prevention
  • LGBTQ committee member, ensuring agency in providing best practices and inclusion services
  • Coordination and execution of awareness month events; Child Abuse Month, Domestic Violence
  • Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, National

Education Coordinator

PRAIRIE ST JOHNS
01.2002 - 01.2008

Education

Masters in Higher Education Leadership - Higher Education Leadership And Social Justice

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
12.2021

Bachelor's - Business Admin and HR Management

Valley City State University
Valley City, ND
05.1999

Skills

  • Additional Information
  • Key Strengths:
  • Excellent intrapersonal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Effective problem solver
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Proven leadership and the ability to build sustainable relationships
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Skill Based: Issue Based:
  • Community Engagement/Outreach Diversity and Inclusion
  • Program/Training Coordination Crisis Intervention
  • Staff Development Advocacy
  • Supervision Mental Health
  • Volunteer Engagement/Management Violence Prevention
  • Equal Employment Laws
  • Human Relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Critical Thinking

Additional Information

  • Experienced, motivated and dynamic professional with extensive experience in Program Management, Recruitment, Public Speaking, Supervision and Training Coordination.
  • Certifications and Additional Training: CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) facilitator; Restorative Justice Circle Keeper; Technology of Participation through the Institute of Cultural Affairs; Train the Trainer MN Coalition against Sexual Violence; Crisis Prevention Institute trainer


Articles and Training

Below are multiple links to trainings in which I have created, and presented in face-to-face and online platforms.  Also provided are links to various  professional articles I wrote while working as an Employee Assistance Consultant and Trainer.


Accessability Q2-2021-Supervisor-Newsletter.pdf (thevillagefamily.org) 

Understanding Unconscious Bias Supervisor-News-Q1-2019.pdf (thevillagefamily.org)


Live recordings of various topics can be found with links below.

Burnout and Fatigue:  https://vimeo.com/675596610

Empathy in the Workplace:  https://vimeo.com/555743185

Inclusive Conversation:  https://vimeo.com/566708631

Leading with Emotional Intelligence:            

https://vimeo.com/471163217

Platinum Rule:  https://vimeo.com/505672672

Reducing Implicit Bias in Recruiting:  https://vimeo.com/644869897

Resiliency:  https://vimeo.com/516375197

Positively Navigating Change:  https://vimeo.com/415645487

Supporting Your Teams Wellbeing:  https://vimeo.com/430369326

Toxic Positivity:  https://vimeo.com/654654988

Transitioning Back to Work:  https://vimeo.com/580408317

Transparent Communication:  https://vimeo.com/631289079

Understanding Mental Health:  https://vimeo.com/459047062



Timeline

Equal Opportunity Specialist

NDSU
02.2022 - Current

Employee Assistance Program Consultant and Trainer

The Village Family Service Center
02.2018 - 02.2022

Advocate Specialist

Providence Intervention Center for Assault & Abuse
08.2016 - 01.2017

Advocate

US Navy, Armed Forces Services Corporation
02.2016 - 08.2016

Community Advocacy Program Manager

DAWN, Domestic Abuse Women's Network
11.2015 - 02.2016

Training & Volunteer Coordinator

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center
01.2008 - 11.2015

Education Coordinator

PRAIRIE ST JOHNS
01.2002 - 01.2008

Masters in Higher Education Leadership - Higher Education Leadership And Social Justice

Bellarmine University

Bachelor's - Business Admin and HR Management

Valley City State University
Nancy Boyle