Steve Nederveld
Denver,CO
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record in various leadership roles over the past twenty years, excelling in strategic planning and relationship building. Transformed teams by fostering innovation and mentoring, leading to significant organizational growth. Expert in budget management and organizational development, achieving high performance and employee engagement through visionary leadership and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Mental Health
Cherry Creek Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Transformed organizational culture to embrace continuous improvement, leading by example and mentoring teams.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Associate Director of Related Services
Denver Public Schools
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Established strong relationships with staff, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
Manager of Mental Health Services
Denver Public Schools
11.2010 - 06.2014
- Guided employees to enhance efficiency and develop initiatives for student success.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring and professional development to improve to staff performance to better support students and improve student outcomes.
- Developed a strong culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Vice President of Programs
Denver Kids, Inc.
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Created and executed comprehensive budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.
- Built partnerships with external organizations that enhanced program offerings and expanded outreach efforts.
- Designed evaluation tools that measured the success of various programming aspects against organizational objectives.
- Led staff training sessions on best practices in program delivery, increasing overall effectiveness across the organization.
- Launched new initiatives that addressed identified gaps in services, expanding the organization''s offerings to better meet community needs.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment efforts, providing valuable support to staff while offering meaningful opportunities for community members to contribute their expertise.
- Developed strategic plans for organizational growth, resulting in increased program reach and impact.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-1999
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05-1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Employee development
- Strategies and goals
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Change management
- Crisis management
- Visionary leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
40 Under 40 Award Winner-
Issued by The Denver Business Journal. (April 2014)
- Supervised team of more than 200 staff members.
- Recognized for various awards in multiple organizations related to performance and core values.
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed School Social Worker
CDE Professional Principal License
Timeline
Director of Mental Health
Cherry Creek Schools
07.2019 - Current
Associate Director of Related Services
Denver Public Schools
06.2014 - 06.2017
Manager of Mental Health Services
Denver Public Schools
11.2010 - 06.2014
Vice President of Programs
Denver Kids, Inc.
11.2007 - 11.2010
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed School Social Worker
CDE Professional Principal License
Master of Arts - Social Work
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Calvin University
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