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Inspired Visions Consulting Group. LLCOwner
Dec. 2021Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesConducts professional development training for educators and administrators on highly researched based classroom management strategies. In other words, I help frustrated and stressed out educators gain control of their classroom so that students can focus on learning. I train in schools nationwide, providing techniques and strategies that transform challenging learning environments. These strategies have been proven to reduce at least 70% to 90% decrease in discipline referrals whereby increasing student achievement.
Florida Department of Children and FamiliesResearch & Training Specialist, Director Staff Development & Training
Oct. 2019Macclenny, FloridaProvides vision and leadership development coaching for a team of 5 Educational Training Specialists Maintain over 95% training compliance for key training competencies such as CPR and our crisis intervention program (MANDT). Create and deploy strategic training initiatives for Northeast Florida State Hospital. Utilizes e-learning suites such as Articulate 360, Captivate, Adobe. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Publisher. Manages the Department of Children and Families Learning Management System (LMS). Maintains and distributes the master Training Calendar for the entire hospital.
CPP, Inc.Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner
Jun. 2014Jacksonville, FloridaAdministers and interprets the MBTI for Northeast Florida State Hospital’s Midlevel and Frontline Leaders. All supervisors are required to complete a primary and secondary Leadership course. Northeast Florida State Hospital has over 150 supervisors who are required to complete. The MBTI Assessment measures psychological type preferences that influence the way we approach people and tasks, and how we live and work. The goal is to train Leaders on how to develop an understanding on how people interact, create teams, conduct meetings, and manage organizational change.
Florida Department of Children and FamiliesTraining Consultant/Northeast Florida State Hospital
Aug. 2013 - Oct. 2019Macclenny, FloridaProvides leadership, guidance, coaching, and coordination in development and administration of academic curriculum, programs, instruction, and strategies for staff retention. Currently working on establishing an internal continuing education curriculum for all disciplines. Utilizes e-learning software (Captivate, Adobe e-Learning Suite, Microsoft Office-PowerPoint and Publisher) to develop curriculum and post to internal server. Creates, schedules, and maintains the master training calendar for over 1000 employees. Serves as the Wellness Committee Chairperson and is directly responsible for create the monthly newsletter, monthly activities calendar, networking and scheduling monthly Lunch'N'Learns for all 1000 + employees.
Wekiva Springs CenterSenior Admissions Consultant
Oct. 2009Jacksonville, FloridaConducts psychological assessments for individuals who are in need of acute residential, or detoxification services. Admits those individuals who meets criteria for admission, complete pre-certification of benefits, collects deductibles and copays as required. Initiates the transfer of involuntary clients (Those placed under a Baker Act) from regional facilities ensuring smooth patient placement. Assess and facilitate outpatient coordination and discharge planning a deemed appropriate. Investigates and complete root cause analysis for each client. Completes mental status, provides preliminary diagnosis, and staff client’s disposition with the on-call Psychiatrist.
CBHSEmergency Evaluator
Nov. 2008 - Apr. 2013Macclenny, FloridaConducted mental status evaluations of individuals who have been deemed a danger to themselves or others (Baker Act). I secured appropriate placement per established guidelines according to Northeast Florida State Hospital operating procedures and ensured a smooth transition to regional facilities.
Florida Department of Children and FamiliesEducation and Training Specialist/ Northeast Florida State Hospital
Jul. 2007 - Aug. 2013Macclenny, FlInspired excellence in administration of State Departments of Children and Families and Human Resources-Training Education, State Hospital, in particular. Ensured uniform compliance with New Employee Orientation which included developing specialized training schedules aligned with the mission and vision of the facility. Educate and train over 1100 employees in mandatory state regulated courses necessary for successful outcomes. Maximized organizational effectiveness at the State Hospital, administering area specific training in Understanding Schizophrenia, Continuing Education, Ethics, and Incident Management System. Facilitated professional and organizational team development
Jones College-JacksonvilleAdjunct Faculty Instructor
May. 2005 - Aug. 2005Jacksonville, Florida AreaPlanned and presented educational materials to a diverse population in a structured environment. I distributed the grading policies as set forth by the University guidelines, maintained appropriate attendance policies, and assisted students who were having difficulties with the course.
Department of HealthSenior Human Service Counselor Supervisor
Jul. 2004 - Jul. 2007Green Cove Springs, FlSupervised Family Support Workers in an intensive home visitation program. I assigned cases, planned events, created and conducted support groups, fostered team work, and managed a yearly budget. Worked with families who were at risk based on a variety of factors to assist with appropriate parenting skills.
Community Counseling Services, Inc.Outpatient Therapist
Jun. 1997 - Feb. 2004Eupora, MississippiAssessed individuals who were in need of mental health services and provided individual, family, and group therapy in a structured environment. I counseled children and adults. I traveled to homes, schools, and hospitals for appropriate assessment. Obtained LPC licensure and NCC certification.
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