Sean Jones
Indianapolis
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Program management professional with strong track record of driving successful projects and initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements, ensuring consistent achievement of objectives. Proven ability in leadership, problem-solving, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
State of Indiana
07.2016 - Current
- Implement the first Preschool Program in the State of Indiana effectively and efficiently, working closely with early childhood stakeholders and other OECOSL team members to increase community awareness and involvement including any necessary private-public partnerships or match requirements.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of reporting protocols to ensure data is readily available to measure compliance and effectiveness of the program as well as to provide key stakeholders including the Governor, State Board of Education and the General Assembly receive all required and requests reports.
- Monitored monthly claims or time and attendance data that is submitted for accuracy and appropriateness, including child attendance and matching fund contribution as necessary in order to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Conducted regular assessments of program impact, presenting findings to senior management for strategic planning adjustments.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Collaborated with IDOE to ensure and monitor throughout the year that each student participating in the Pre-K program receives the assessments as required by statute.
- Designed and implemented monitoring procedures to ensure that assessment data is received from IDOE, and available to be used in the required longitudinal study.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Review and make recommendations on appropriate how data should be used to inform instruction and make program improvements from the kindergarten assessments, learning guidelines and early education program assessments and evaluations.
- Acted as the program expert and provided training and technical assistance to families and PreK providers on questions related to PreK and the grants/scholarships.
- Collaborated with the CCDF Policy team to ensure that CCDF funds and PreK funds are used appropriately and effectively to best serve the largest number of eligible children.
- Coordinated with the OECOSL Paths to Quality rating team to ensure that PreK programs have access to continual quality improvement and the QRIS system.
- Attend county meetings planned by project managers as needed to support the ongoing work and capacity building efforts.
- Acted as the first point of contact and program expert for public schools that want to participate in the Pre-K program. Received and approved public school initial applications, and forwarded them to PES for processing, which allows public schools to participate in the Pre-K program.
- Assisted in the updating of the Pathway to align with Provider Eligibility Standards updates, and any needed changes to ensure a streamlined process for participating in the Pre-K program.
- Provided technical assistance to programs when issues arise around payment practices to ensure that FSSA does not owe, or have to pay, interest on late payments.
- Evaluated proposals submitted by counties for capacity-building grants, as outlined in the legislation, and made recommendations as to the awarding of those funds.
- Monitored the program's expansion plans submitted for compliance with the legislation, and to ensure outcomes are gained.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and program effectiveness across multiple state departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic program initiatives to improve community engagement and service delivery.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align program objectives with state policies and community needs, ensuring compliance and relevance.
- Analyzed program outcomes to identify areas for improvement and drive data-informed decision-making processes.
- Developed program roadmaps aligning with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Teaching
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08.1995
Skills
- Achiever
- Positivity
- Connectedness
- Consistency
- Strategic
- Program leadership
- Effective leader
- Staff development
- Relationship building
- Strategic leadership
- Partnership development
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy implementation
- Program guidelines adherence
Certification
August 2008 Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Program Director
State of Indiana
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Teaching
Michigan State University