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TENIA DENARD

TENIA DENARD

Non Profit Management Professional
Saint Clair Shores,MI

Summary

To further enhance the mission and vision of an agency with my leadership, communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills. In addition, provide guidance and structure around diversity, equity and inclusion goals to increase diversity and belonging which will help others grow in their skills through leadership, fellowship, and advocacy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DEI SPECIALIST/TRAINER

Niadenard Consulting
02.2021 - Current


  • Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, DEI initiatives and work goals, and aligning worker and company priorities.
  • Developed new training programs such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs and provided ongoing training to staff.
  • Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies achieve DEI training and employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented updated training programs for over 50 employees.

Program Director

Pope Francis Center
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
  • Maintained and updated project related documents.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
  • Interviewed and hired talented Operations and Volunteers Manager with expertise in a variety of areas to increase organizational and customer service strengths within already gifted department.
  • Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
  • Identified costs involved for kitchen operations and other program needs to keep in line with departmental budget.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ANGEL’S PLACE
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Key Responsibilities include program oversight for adult licensed and unlicensed group homes, maintaining licensing standards, supervising a team of managers and staff for 4-5 group homes, conducting staff and family meetings, and maintaining quality services for the clients and families within the homes
  • Other duties include program growth and development, organizing staff workloads and coverage, training, developing DEI strategy and improving cultural awareness, and meeting yearly goals and deadlines.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.

Career Counselor

SER Metro
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Attended job fairs to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.

TEAM DIRECTOR

WAYNE CENTER
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Key Responsibilities include program oversight for foster care and licensing programs, supervising a team of 2-5 licensing managers and foster care workers, and maintaining quality services for the children and families in foster care
  • Other duties include ensuring quality homes were recommended for licensure, program growth and development, organizing staff workloads, finding and attending recruitment events, organizing retention events, and meeting yearly goals and deadlines
  • During my first 6 months, strategic growth plans were put in place and we increased our recruitment events and number of homes by 36%, as well as increased caseload from 8 to 13 per caseworker
  • Implementation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within 1 year of starting position.
  • Effectively supervised staff personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR • METHODIST

CHILDREN’S HOME
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Key Responsibilities include supervising a team of 3-5 licensing workers and ensuring quality homes were recommended for licensure, being a vocal member of the leadership team, organizing staff workloads, finding and attending recruitment events, organizing retention events, and meeting yearly goals and deadlines
  • During first 6 months as supervisor, the number of homes increased 20%, the intake process was revised, and policies for foster parents were re-written, as well as the training for prospective foster/adoptive parents (PRIDE) and current foster parents
  • Created diversity and cultural awareness training for staff and foster parents, as well as surveys to gauge staff engagement and retention.

PROGAM SUPERVISOR

STARR COMMONWEALTH
07.2013 - 03.2017
  • Key Responsibilities included much of the same as above, with the additional responsibilities: supervising 2-4 case workers over multiple programs at once (Foster care, SIL, Licensing), monitoring and adjusting the budget for Licensing, creating training for foster parents, facilitating all PRIDE and on-going training, attending all program related meetings- such as Oakland
  • County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and MIN meetings in
  • Lansing
  • During my 1st year as supervisor, the struggling Battle
  • Creek program was stabilized and began to see growth before being transitioned to another agency, relationships with several county agencies were repaired, and several foster parents wanted to transfer to our Detroit program under my leadership, even though this was not feasible
  • The Detroit program saw continued growth in homes, orientation attendance, and stable employees.

FOSTER CARE COUNSELOR • STARR COMMONWEALTH
10.2007 - 07.2013
  • Responsibilities included managing a caseload of up to 20 foster care cases; assisting parents with resources and advocating for them and their children; writing excellent reports; maintaining great communication skills and rapport building with not only clients, but with key stakeholders as well; making service referrals; writing court reports and attending hearings; completing trainings to stay relevant in the field.

Education

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATE MAY 2021 - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR HR CERTIFICATE JULY 2020 - undefined

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Networking and Active Listening,
  • Excellent Communicator both written and oral
  • Writing, Editing, Problem Solving
  • Outreach, Training, Teaching, Mentoring
  • Leadership and CustomerService
  • Trauma InformedCare
  • Non-profit program
  • Project Implementation
  • Resource Coordination
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Team-Building Activities
  • Coaching and Development
  • Client Relationships
  • Personnel Training

Certification

management, CPR certified, CWTI certified, DEI SPECIALIST AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONAL | LINKEDIN.COM/IN/TENIA-DENARD-0317176

Affiliations

Tri-County Coalition – Co Chair – February 2016 to Present Wayne County Training Coalition Vice President Starr Detroit Employee Association 2008-2013

Work Availability

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Timeline

Program Director

Pope Francis Center
10.2021 - 01.2023

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ANGEL’S PLACE
05.2021 - 10.2021

DEI SPECIALIST/TRAINER

Niadenard Consulting
02.2021 - Current

Career Counselor

SER Metro
01.2021 - 10.2021

TEAM DIRECTOR

WAYNE CENTER
09.2019 - 02.2021

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR • METHODIST

CHILDREN’S HOME
03.2017 - 07.2019

PROGAM SUPERVISOR

STARR COMMONWEALTH
07.2013 - 03.2017

FOSTER CARE COUNSELOR • STARR COMMONWEALTH
10.2007 - 07.2013

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATE MAY 2021 - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR HR CERTIFICATE JULY 2020 - undefined

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

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