Executive director driven to manage costs and establish strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with community stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
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Managed and re-organized a 30-bed intensive youth treatment program diagnosed with Axis I disorders.
Promoted to Executive Director after 2 years of employment as Program Director.
Supervised and directed the work of 45 staff members and 100 volunteers
Launched well-received program of professional development courses for all staff.
Mentored and coached employees resulting in an increase in productivity.
Reporting
Prepared complex financial statements, and interim/annual reports for board members, community stakeholders, state, and federal agencies.
Created and implemented workshops for teen mothers involved in the criminal justice system.
Created and implemented program with Metro Nashville Health Department for pre and post-partum mothers at-risk for depression.
Keynote speaker at Project BlossomConference on Depression and Infant Mortality in September 2012.
Working with Metro Nashville Health Department's Music Healthy Start Program:
Interviewed and assessed 7-10 new clients each month, assessing for past or present mood disorders
Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
Selected and recommended new instructional materials and programs for use in infant mortality prevention program.
Referred clients to outside social service providers to address psychiatric and personal issues.
Created and facilitated a bi-weekly support group about depression issues.
Group Private Practice:
Conducted individual counseling sessions to address physical, mental, social and emotional problems.
Conducted 25-30 counseling sessions each week.
Interviewed and assessed 8-10 new clients each week.
Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client.
Diagnosed clients using DSM-IV criteria.
Worked with clinical psychiatrist, public and private psychiatric facilities to draft treatment plans for patients in common.
Referred family members to outside support options to help them cope during times of increased stress.
Worked with clients with co-occurring disorders.
Facilitated a weekly discussion group about relationship issues for men and women.
Cultivated positive relationships with other mental health professionals, programs and associations.
Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers, court officials and community service agencies.
Pursued ongoing education and training opportunities to further develop professional skills.
Accountable for overall agency operations including reporting to board of directors, federal and state officials.
Managed team of 45 of professionals and 100 volunteers.
Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes.
Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities.
Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.
Restructured agency by leading implementation of adequate policies and procedures, staff development, and compliance audits.
Created new revenue streams through increasing beds to facility, acquisition of additional facility, creation of community workshops, and hiring of a dedicated grant writer/fundraising professional.
Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters.
Created executive analysis reports highlighting business issues, potential risks and profit opportunities.
Analyzed complex regulation and policy documents that directly impacted budgetary and financial matters.
Developed and implemented efficient accounting, financial and operational systems.
Conferred with parents and guardians, teachers and administrators to resolve clients' behavioral and academic problems.
Developed a 120-page training manual, in both hard and soft copies.
Evaluated and created training materials for staff and residents.
Developed and delivered training program for specific, assigned job tasks, including direct care staff, treatment groups and volunteers.
Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Conducted small group and individual activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Organized and presented 10-15 hours of hands-on activities, weekly.
Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Directed personnel, training and labor relations activities.
Recruited and interviewed 4-8 applicants per month.
Ownership and Management of 3 retail children's clothing stores located in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Duties and responsibilities included:
Developed new store concepts in children's clothing, accessories, and equipment.
Developed and maintained successful vendor and buyer relationships.
Entered revenue and expense transactions and prepared expense reports.
Hired and trained 30 new employees.
Managed 30 employees across 3 locations.
Tracked and evaluated staff performance, and handled all promotions and terminations.
Created annual wage benefit reports for each employee.
Formulated a comprehensive business plan complete with clear and actionable sales goals and targets.
Prepared and filed financial statements such as balance sheets and income statements.
Monitored sales and service records and investigated discrepancies.
Researched market competitors and industry trends to identify potential new products and services.
Realized 13-20% annual sales increase each year of business operation culminating with successfully selling business 152% over cost of up-start.
Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and CounselingCoursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
Coursework in Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development
Law and Ethics for Psychologists course
Addictions and Chemical Dependency
Chronic Mental lllness
Domestic Violence Awareness training
Coursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling
Human Services coursework
Top 25% of class
Recipient of Dean's Scholarship
Legal Studies courseworkCoursework in Sociology and Psychology
Coursework in Communications, Criminal Law and Public Administration
Coursework in Juvenile Justice and Deviance in Society
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