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Ruaa Khaleefah

Ruaa Khaleefah

Summary

Strategic team builder and PMP-certified Program Manager with expertise in budget management, staff coaching, and conflict resolution. Focused on project completion and equitable task distribution, enhancing team performance and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Strong communicator with a proven track record of driving team success and adapting to new challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Statewide Supervisor for Childcare Business Prgram

Lutheran Services of Iowa, LSI
DSM
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively and effectively.
  • Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Coordinated with other departments to meet deadlines for producing complex reports.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
  • · Manage program budgets, track expenses, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with funding and organizational requirements.

Childcare Specialist

Lutheran service in Iowa
WDM
01.2020 - 12.2023

Facilitated language-appropriate training for refugee child care providers to enhance skill development.
Delivered services in both classroom and in-home settings, ensuring compliance with DHS health and safety standards.
Coordinated interpreted training sessions while managing attendance tracking for all participants.
Supported child care providers in business development efforts and quality improvement initiatives.
Provided community referrals to assist child care providers in expanding resources.
Administered support for DHS registration, including timesheets, paperwork, and relevant information.
Managed communication regarding mail and documentation related to child care registration requirements.

Registration Associate

Lutheran Services Of Iowa
DSM
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Streamlined registration process to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Explained forms and documents to new clients, filled intakes, assisted with home visits, and completed applications to register childcare providers.
  • Assisted in monitoring activities, conducting surveys, preparing documentation, and facilitating client follow-up communication.

Education

Certificate - PMP

Project Management Institute (PMI)
USA,IA
05-2026

Certified - CPR/First Aid Instructor

American Red Cross
DSM
02-2026

Certificate - Behavior Modification

USANorth American Learning Institute
USA,NA
01-2026

Certificated Doula - Doula

• National Black Doulas Association (NBDA)
USA,IA
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

University of Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
10-2012

Skills

  • Certified PMP project management
  • Leadership and supervision of remote and on-site teams
  • Budget management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Activity Planning
  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Dependability
  • Communication and Cooperation
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • First Aid and CPR instructor

Accomplishments

  • Emerging Leader Award (2020), Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Award Recipient (2024), Iowa Women’s Foundation
  • Member, Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee

Timeline

Statewide Supervisor for Childcare Business Prgram

Lutheran Services of Iowa, LSI
01.2023 - Current

Childcare Specialist

Lutheran service in Iowa
01.2020 - 12.2023

Registration Associate

Lutheran Services Of Iowa
05.2018 - 01.2020

Certified - CPR/First Aid Instructor

American Red Cross

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

University of Baghdad

Certificate - PMP

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certificate - Behavior Modification

USANorth American Learning Institute

Certificated Doula - Doula

• National Black Doulas Association (NBDA)
Ruaa Khaleefah