Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. History of improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to learning. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Developer
State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
07.2023 - Current
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty.
Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy in new employee orientation.
Contributed to the development of Maryland's new Comprehensive Treatment Model.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coordinator
State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
01.2022 - 06.2023
Trained, motivated and advised therapy staff on Dialectical Behavior Therapy correct procedures.
Resolved issues with patient care by liaising between patients, staff and outside providers.
Monitored operations for regulatory compliance and to check for workflow problems impacting delivery of Dialectical Behavior therapy.
Wrote and enforced policies governing successful care delivery and staff performance.
Member of the mobile behavioral health response team, working with youth that needs more detailed success plans.
Staff Training and Development
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
10.2020 - 01.2022
Designed and directed training programs to meet Assure we stay in compliance with our outside agencies
Managed various training courses by developing curricula, instructions, documents and written tests
Documented training activities and changes to analyze program effectiveness
Administered course content, schedules and attendance utilizing learning management system (LMS)
Developed skill-specific training programs to promote employee development
Work independently, organize and prioritize work assignments.
Staff Trainer / Lead Mentor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
08.2017 - 09.2020
Reviewed policies and procedures to assure compliance with outside agencies
Review video footage of incidents and document any findings
Trained staff in emergency situations such as tornados, power outages, fire drills
A member of the Senior Leadership Team
Helped make decision to best fit the campus
Created reports to bring to leadership in a timely manner
Completed frequent assessments of training materials, structure and success rates in order to enhance program
Developed and documented data using Microsoft office to assure compliance with policies.
Resource Specialist & Campus Supervisor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
09.2007 - 08.2017
Trained staff in Crisis Prevention Interventions
Review video footage of incidents and document my findings
Attend treatment team meetings for the unit, discussing all residents
Helping create plans to help residents be successful
Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships
Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
10.2004 - 09.2007
Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs
Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed
Conducted rounds of rooms and building to check on compliance and safety issues, including unlocked windows, propped open doors and all things that could create an unsafe situation
Supported our department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed description of each resident’s day and then inputting it into our database.
Education
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Frederick, MD
Skills
Staff development and leadership
Collecting and reviewing data to support decisions
Staff mentoring and team building
Problem solving
Organized and structured
Collaborative & Team player
Strong with technology especially Microsoft Office
Creating performance improvement plans
Instructional Presentations
Digital learning platforms
Course design
Curriculum Design
Certification
First Aid
CPR Instructor
Crisis Prevention Trainer Instructor
(LSCI) Life Space Crisis Intervention Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trainer for DJS.
Timeline
Curriculum Developer
State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
07.2023 - Current
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coordinator
State of Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
01.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Training and Development
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
10.2020 - 01.2022
Staff Trainer / Lead Mentor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
08.2017 - 09.2020
Resource Specialist & Campus Supervisor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
09.2007 - 08.2017
Residential Counselor
Sheppard Pratt Health System
10.2004 - 09.2007
First Aid
CPR Instructor
Crisis Prevention Trainer Instructor
(LSCI) Life Space Crisis Intervention Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trainer for DJS.
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
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