- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Indoor and outdoor recreational activities
- Music and Dancing
Open To Work
SANDRA MALONE
Leadership and Growth Coach
Chicago,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in client relationship management, staff development, and strategic execution. Proven track record in fostering long-term partnerships and delivering innovative solutions to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive and Growth Coach
Self-employed
Madison, WI/Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Guide leaders in exploring creative approaches to develop innovative solutions, ultimately improving overall organizational effectiveness.
- Establish long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
- Deliver tailored coaching relationships to empower adults with disabilities in their professional development.
- Facilitate training sessions for team members to improve skills and productivity levels.
Front Reception & Membership Coordinator, Prt-time
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Middleton, WI
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Established and maintained welcoming and responsive support for anyone entering the church building.
- Organized training sessions for front reception volunteers to improve service delivery.
- Supported and coordinated with all volunteer leaders through room scheduling, updating the church calendar, developing signups, and producing lists of event registrants.
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Monitoring and ordering of ministry and office supplies.
- Maintained church communication lists.
Director of Care Development
Blackhawk Church
Madison, WI
07.2007 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented care programs to enhance member engagement and support community needs.
- Collaborated with leadership to establish strategic initiatives improving overall care services effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored staff and volunteers on best practices in care delivery, fostering professional development and growth.
- Evaluated care processes, identifying areas for improvement to increase service efficiency and quality.
- Upheld ethical principles in all aspects of decision-making, fostering an environment where participants' rights were respected and protected.
Owner - Executive Director
Working Partnerships
Madison, WI
03.1992 - 12.2000
- Cultivated long-term partnerships with community employers to support employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.
- Directed budgetary and contractual management with Dane County Human Services and the State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Directed a team of 10 to deliver exceptional vocational and case management services.
- Engaged with 43 community employers to facilitate effective job placements and support workforce development.
- Coordinated communication between adults with disabilities and various stakeholders to facilitate employment success.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Coaching And Consulting
Concordia University Irvine - Townsend Institute
Irvine, CA05-2024
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling And Special Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Strategic objective execution
- Customer-oriented
- Program leadership - Integrated and community based
- Staff development and training
- Budget development
- Crisis management
- Growth planning
Certification
Grief Support Specialist Certificate - UW Madison Continuing Education
Interests
Accomplishments
- Discovered the resilience and competency of people who navigate life altering circumstances and learned how to come alongside as a life-giving presence.
- Developed new ministries and group programs that supported individuals and families that were in crises or navigating disruptive life circumstances.
- Identified, equipped and developed volunteer leadership teams to support people in crisis with dignity and respect.
- Developed ongoing trainings for Pastoral staff and volunteer leaders re: best practices for extending care and support to people who are hurting.
- Received numerous commendations from supervisors and stakeholders for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.
Affiliations
- International Coaching Federation - Chicago Chapter
Additional Information
I recently relocated to Chicago after 40 years in Madison, WI. It is exciting to be in the vibrant and gritty city of Chicago. I am loving the rich music and arts culture while also beginning to learn about and engage with local groups that have boots on the ground working hard to meet the needs of so many people. Life is messy. In Chicago there seems to be an ability to find the enjoyable parts of life and a willingness to get your hands dirty while linking arms through the tough parts. I'm looking forward to becoming a part of the rich and complex fabric that is Chicago.
I love music, dancing, big city architecture, history, and getting outside to move my body.
Since arriving in Chicago, I have discovered the world of dancing from Contra to Two Steppin to Blues to Cajun. I experience a lift in my soul when looking at the Chicago skyline on Lakeshore Dr. or driving through the heart of it. And what's not to love about riding the El train and seeing the rooftops and back porches of the many different neighborhoods. Finally, I can't get enough of walking or riding the paths that take you down the shores of Lake Michigan. I never realized how alive and vocal Lake Michigan is as the weather rolls in and out again.
Timeline
Front Reception & Membership Coordinator, Prt-time
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
10.2024 - 12.2025
Executive and Growth Coach
Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
Director of Care Development
Blackhawk Church
07.2007 - 09.2023
Owner - Executive Director
Working Partnerships
03.1992 - 12.2000
Master of Arts - Executive Coaching And Consulting
Concordia University Irvine - Townsend Institute
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling And Special Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison