Accomplished leader from the Department of the Navy, adept in strategic planning and coaching, with a proven track record in enhancing team performance and implementing innovative programs. Expert in trend tracking and employee training, significantly contributing to the expansion and success of the New Parent Support Program.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Navy New Parent Support Program Team Lead
Department Of The Navy
San Diego, CA
05.2009 - Current
Interview, hire, train, and supervise eight home visitors. New Parent Support-San Diego will be expanding to supervise 16 home visitors in the summer of 2025.
Present at the biannual national conference for all New Parent Support Programs globally. I present on child abuse trends, innovative programs launched by the San Diego team (Fathers Program), and the mental health needs of military families.
Liaison between Fleet and Family Support Center and community resources.
Perform all FFSMIS record reviews (average 20 a month). Send corrections to home visitors. Close all cases.
Take referrals from community agencies, FFSC clinical staff and Naval Medical Center and civilian hospitals and assign them to home visitor.
Present at Pre-deployment and Return and Reunion fairs, All Hands on all 5 bases, Child Protective Services, Naval Medical Center, and all community resources.
Assisted in writing Standard Operating Procedure guidelines for certification visits.
Community Health Program Representative
The University of California at San Diego
San Diego, California
04.2004 - 04.2008
Provided comprehensive case management in the Parenting to Prevent Problem Behaviors Study, funded by the National Institute of Health.
Monitored and analyzed behavior patterns and provided information and support using motivational telephone interviewing techniques.
Interactively collected and entered accurate complete psychological and behavioral data using a PC-based program.
Analyzed data protocol guidelines for validity, accuracy, consistency of measurement, and data keeping.
Provided input on study protocol and design, submission of IRB status, and writing scientific papers.
Social Worker III
Yadkin County Department of Social Services
Yadkinville, NC
03.1999 - 10.2003
Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
Wrote Foster Parenting curriculum, taught classes to potential foster parents.
Licensed Foster Homes in state of North Carolina.
Recruited foster parents and volunteers through public speaking, community rallies, print media, and working with the faith community.
Sent out information packets, following up on phone inquiries and holding information sessions.
Case manager for children, who are high risk for substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders.
Lead Program Analyst, Physical Readiness Program Office at Department of the NavyLead Program Analyst, Physical Readiness Program Office at Department of the Navy