RAE BEAUDRY
Summary
Results-driven program director with over a decade of experience managing large-scale, national programs in migrant services and behavioral health. Proven expertise in scaling programs, having expanded a team from 45 to over 650 members and a budget from $4 million to $87 million in under three years. Skilled in grant management, policy development, and compliance, with a focus on maximizing operational efficiency and staff productivity. Adept at building collaborative, remote teams and implementing quality assurance processes to uphold program standards. Recognized for a people-first approach that balances meeting funder requirements with supporting team well-being. Highly effective in leveraging data for program evaluation and improvement and fostering partnerships with federal funders and subcontractors to ensure program success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Director for Migrant Family Services
Endeavors
12.2020 - Current
- Oversee and run large, national immigration programs, in a remote setting, of over 650 staff members
- Support grant writing efforts including writing, editing, and negotiations with funders
- Work collaboratively across internal departments to ensure the success of the program and discuss, propose, and support all department wide efforts
- Create and implement standard operating procedures and policies based on grant funder requirements as well as program needs
- Pivot quickly to changes in grant funder needs or changes to staff needs
- Manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets to ensure compliance with funder requirements and review monthly invoices prior to submission to the funder
- Oversee all compliance efforts for program to ensure adherence to funders requirements as well as internal company standards
- Adhere to all reporting requirements both internally and externally
- Utilize data as a tool to assess effectiveness of the programs and identify areas for improvement
- Implement appropriate productivity metrics that allows staff to meet the standard while also meeting the financial needs of the organization
- Manage team through a people first lens in order to not only meet the grant funder requirements but also ensure the team gets the support they need to be successful
- Secured increased funding for a program which allowed us to go from 45 staff to 650 staff in under 3 years, and increase our budget from $4 million to $87 million
- Implemented quality assurance processes across all programs under my portfolio
- Successfully led large teams remotely by implementing unique and thoughtful strategies to create team comradery
- Established effective communication channels within the organization, promoting transparency and timely information sharing among team members.
- Developed comprehensive budget plans, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and responsible resource allocation.
Program Manager
Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service)
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed the day-to-day operations, activities, and events of the Safe Release Support (SRS) Program which included: overseeing 30 partner sites, conducting continuous quality improvement and desk monitoring with 30 partner sites, holding monthly network calls, and assisting with emergencies as needed
- Communicated on a continual basis with federal funders to ensure program compliance
- Analyzed data to ensure partners adherence to program requirements and review data outcomes with partners
- Created monthly and quarterly reports for federal funders
- Created trainings to meet partners needs based on trends observed and partner feedback
- Assisted with budget creation for partners and review invoices to ensure consistency with budget parameters
- Managed roll out of new online appointment system for all partner sites and change management process which includes: implementation plan, training, reporting updates and progress to management, providing technical assistance to sites and providing ongoing support as system goes live
- Implemented and successfully rolled out online appointments system for all 30 partner sites
- Created a new monthly and quarterly reporting template for partner sites
- Implemented monthly calls with partners to ensure a continuous feedback loop so that changes and improvements could be made as necessary
Senior Program Specialist
The Institute for Innovation and Implementation
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operations, activities, and events of the National Training and Technical Assistance Network for Children's Behavioral Health (TA Network), including subcontractor compliance to designated work, review and approval of monthly reports and invoicing by subcontractors, advanced research support to the leadership team, and evaluate effectiveness of TA Network systems in order to develop and implement improved processes
- Conducted Qualtrics surveys and analyze results as needed for the TA Network
- Supervised a small team which includes weekly supervision, delegation of work, and staff development
- Lead national collaboration projects for the TA Network
- Projects included mental health fact sheets and workforce development
- Supported system of care (SOC) grantees throughout the country by developing partnerships and providing technical assistance
- Created, edited, and distributed a weekly newsletter for all grantees and coordinate all social media accounts for the TA Network
- Co-led an initiative to help graduate schools of social work improve the knowledge, expertise, and overall preparedness of students to provide effective behavioral health services to children, youth and young adults with behavioral health needs and their families
- Managed 70 subcontractors
- Updated and streamlined business processes for subcontractors
Education
Master of Social Work - Program Management, Supervision, Children/Families
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland 05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD05-2011
Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Quality Control
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Program Development
- Change Management
Certification
Change Management Certificate
Timeline
National Director for Migrant Family Services
Endeavors
12.2020 - Current
Program Manager
Global Refuge (formerly Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service)
05.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Program Specialist
The Institute for Innovation and Implementation
08.2014 - 05.2019
Change Management Certificate
Master of Social Work - Program Management, Supervision, Children/Families
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McDaniel College
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