Results-driven leader eager to offer cross-functional instructional, management, and communications talents within public- and private-sector roles toward supporting an employer in achieving key academic objectives.

 

 

         Top performer who demonstrates experience in solutions-focused academic Policy / Procedure Development, Program Coordination, Operations Management, Curriculum Planning, International Relations, and Regulatory Compliance.

         Integral leader who builds solid relationships with students of varying academic and cultural backgrounds, and effectively interfaces among local, state, and national leaders; faculty; administrators; organization staff; and community members.

         Ambitious self-starter who achieves recognition for efforts in Social Justice, Family Enrichment, and International Outreach, including participating in Thai-based refugee assistance by speaking with the Thai Senate and at refugee camps.

         Out-of-the-box thinker who offers superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical skills toward attaining key objectives.

 

 

Leadership Innovation • Leadership Principles • Educational Administration • Individual / Group Counseling

Policy-Making • School / Community Relations • Non-Profit Organizational Development • Multi-Ethnic Staffing

Team Building / Training • Curriculum Development / Assessment • Educational / Grant Funding • Grant Writing

Grass Roots Program Design / Development • Budget Design / Control • Regulatory Compliance • Prevention Programs

 

 

Master of Science in Social Work                                                                                  University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science in Social Work                                                                                       Brescia University

 

Professional Internships

Hancock County Family Resource & Youth Services Center

Ohio County Literacy Coalition • Pro Care Home Health

 

 

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

 

Key Accomplishments

  Successfully presented a range of courses from Introduction to Social Work and Family & Children to Micro, Macro, & Mezzo Level Practices which was instrumental in supporting students to achieve goals.

 

         Plan and present dynamic social work instruction by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative and engaging lesson plans and achieve significant increases in student performance on rigorous course testing.

         Expertly assess comprehensive student proficiencies to produce balanced and objective individual performance evaluations, along with tactfully communicating students strengths and weaknesses to maximize scholastic success.

         Participate in numerous faculty meetings to observe and reflect upon the valuable practices of experienced educators.

         Demonstrate accurate recordkeeping toward optimizing data compliance with academic policies and procedures.

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Executive Director

 

Key Accomplishments

  Purchased a $1.6-million housing complex for refugees, including initiating fee-for-services programs for financial stability and achieving Day 90 self-sufficiency and employment rates at 80%+ for four years.

  Participated as a keynote speaker for the U.S. Committee for Refugee & Immigration in 2009 and 2010.

  Recognized for excellence with Western Kentucky University s Non Profit of the Year award.

 

         Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen to direct all facets of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on the practice of foreign-born refugee, asylee, and immigrant resettlement while providing core immigration legal services; interpreting / translation; housing; advocacy; and other related social services activities.

         Lead targeted grant writing / management, staff and board development, budget planning, and community awareness.

 

School Administrator

 

Key Accomplishments

  Effectively addressed social barriers within the failing schools prior to merging with county school system.

 

         Strategically steered the development and management of varied support systems and alternative academic programming, including serving within a multitude of leadership roles which assisted in building and sustaining productive operations.

 

Supervisor of Social Services / Director Together We Care

 

Key Accomplishments

  Received CHAMPIONS for a Drug Free Kentucky award, Search Institute s Rising Star & Community Coalition of the Year award, and three national awards, and was named one of 100 Best Communities.

  Successfully reduced substance abuse, school drop-out, and teen pregnancy rates while in leadership role.

  Designed and implemented Special Friends Mentoring Program, instituted a youth community volunteer program and alternative activity center, and supported smoke-free restaurants and workplaces.

  Initiated Kentucky s first Development Asset Conference, and advised international youth-based communities.

 

         Recruited by the Ohio County Board of Education to direct the newly formed non-profit youth community partnership designed to prevent substance abuse and additional risky behavior among youth, including liaising among businesses, agencies, governments, schools, and faith-based organizations to achieve success in building a 500+ active member base.

         Contributed strong analytical abilities toward drafting state, federal, and foundation grants for receipt of $4 million in funds.

 

Victims Advocate Daviess County Victims Assistance

 

Key Accomplishments

  Assisted a valuable client in recovering one of the largest child support cases in Owensboro, KY s history.

 

         Expertly advocated, assisted, and managed cases of victims of crime, including filing all legal paperwork, accompanying clients to court, connecting clients with diverse community resources, and providing critical post-adjudication services.

 

JTPA Case Manager

 

Key Accomplishments

  Increased case load from 30 to 105 clients, and accomplished all federal goals of achievement.

         Optimized community-wide success by assisting underserved, undereducated, and / or displaced workers in obtaining entry back into an educational setting while managing cases until academic goals were achieved and employment was gained.

 

~ Additional Professional Employment Held Prior to 1997 Provided Upon Request ~

~ Presentations, Affiliations & Speaker Evaluator / Consultant Experience Provided Upon Request ~

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

I am excited to continue to build a rewarding career with our school, and am confident that my broad range of professional skills, academic credentials, and industry training can help to achieve our instructional goals.  I can offer solid experience in Policy / Procedure Development, Program Coordination, Organizational Management, Team Building / Training, and Regulatory Compliance, and am well-versed in all facets of Curriculum Planning, Classroom Management, Performance Evaluations, Student / Faculty Support, and Community / International Relations.

 

To complement my background, please note that I hold a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Brescia University.

 

As an Adjunct Faculty Instructor with our institution, I plan and present dynamic courses ranging from Introduction to Social Work and Family & Children to Micro, Macro, & Mezzo Level Practices by employing effective teaching methodologies designed to facilitate creative and engaging lesson plans and achieve significant increases in student performance.  Within this role, I liaise among educational administration, faculty peers, students, and the community to build successful and mutually beneficial professional relationships while delivering superior academics.

 

Concurrently, I am employed as Executive Director of Bowling Green International Center whereas I utilize my dynamic leadership talents toward directing all facets of this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on the practice of foreign-born refugee, asylee, and immigrant resettlement.  Within this role, I spearheaded the purchase of a $1.6-million housing complex for refugees, including achieving a Day 90 self-sufficiency and employment rate at 80%+ for four consecutive years.  I also participated as a keynote speaker for the U.S. Committee for Refugee & Immigration in 2009 and 2010, and was recognized for excellence with Western Kentucky University s Non Profit of the Year award. As this is just a sampling of my job history, please refer to my resume for additional experience and career highlights.

 

You will find me to be a results-driven professional who can contribute a track record of coordinating innovative educational- and community-based initiatives, defining key organizational priorities, and meeting targeted goals.  In addition, I can plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks within deadline-oriented environments while streamlining educational processes to increase student productivity, classroom efficiency, and quality of academics.  For the sum of these reasons, I believe I will prove to be an incredible asset to our institution within this aforementioned available role.

 

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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