Dana D. Stamps, PhD

***** *. ****** • Chicago, IL 60643 • 773-***-**** • acvyav@r.postjobfree.com

Management Profile

Projects Oversight Team Leadership & Training Grant Writing

Core Competencies

• Team Leadership & Training • Operations Management • Policy & Procedure Administration

• Time & Behavior Management • Cross-functional Team Coordination • Grant Writing

• Change Management • Conflict & Dispute Resolution • Partner Relationships

Professional Experience

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago IL June 2015-Present

Educator

Serve as the Educator for grammar schools and high schools on the South Side of Chicago.

Implement College readiness curriculum to CPS students.

Works on a team to develop Gear-Up Curriculum to be implemented in CPS schools.

Teach Literacy during the Summer Freshman Connection Program.

Work in assigned CPS to teach & tutor students in English and Math.

City of Chicago, Chicago IL December 2011-May 2015

Chief Planning Analyst/Grant Manager

Served as a high-level planner/grants unit liaison between the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Divisions; City Departments involved in the grants management process, the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), the Law Department, and the Department of Finance/Grants and Project Accounting Division (GPAD); and federal, state, and private grantors.

Coordinated the development and preparation of DFSS grants, adhering to City polices for the processing of grant applications and awards; and ensures that the Department follows the appropriate grantor guidelines to submit and process grant applications and awards on time.

Identified new funding sources to support DFSS Divisions’ ongoing activities, new initiatives, and special projects. Contributed to grant applications as a subject matter expert by assisting to write grant narratives and researching appropriate content to be included in the grant application (including standards, theoretical frameworks, analysis of data, evaluations, and trends).

Reviewed and interpreted pending state and federal legislation that could impact departmental funding and propose next step actions.

Performed research and the analysis of data, trends, and standards to support grant development work.

Responded to RFP’s and prepared grant-specific activity and Grants Unit reports.

Served as the liaison between other departments, government agencies and community groups on joint planning projects; and represent the department at community meetings regarding planning projects.

University of Illinois Extension, Chicago, IL November 2010 – August 201l

Regional Director

Developed and executed an overall change management strategy based on the business initiative needs.

Facilitated account and revenue growth and worked with project teams to integrate change management activities into the overall project plan.

In partnership with the project team; developed a set of actionable and targeted change management plans - including communication plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan and resistance management plan.

Ensured understanding and adoption of common framework and standards related to change management, communication processes or process improvements.

Managed client expectations, conducted readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings in a logical and easy-to-understand manner.

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Developed a set of actionable and targeted change management plans – including communication plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan, and resistance management plan

Supported the execution of plans by employee-facing managers and business leaders.

Provided clients strategic recommendations while understanding products, negotiating rates, and providing product presentations.

Identified resistance and performance gaps and work to develop and implement corrective actions.

Worked with project team, communication, training, HR, and OD specialists in the formulation of particular plans and activities to support project implementation.

Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC), Chicago, IL July 2008 – November 2010

Regional Director

Developed and implemented training programs.

Developed and conducted regional trainings in obesity, health disparities, physical activity, and healthy eating.

Facilitated the assessment and evaluation of track advancement of policies, systems, and environmental-level site visits changes.

Managed project databases for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Reviewed reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward CPPW objectives.

Facilitated health forums around health disparities, obesity, physical activity, and healthy eating.

Managed the breastfeeding work group to implement and support policy issues around reimbursement, baby friendly hospitals, provider association groups, and hospital report card.

Managed CPPW partners and sub-contractors to ensure planning and organization around Model Communities grantees.

Managed Model Communities grantees to ensure the policy, systems, and environmental changes are being met within their specific project goals.

Staffed and managed the healthy eating workgroup for the Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities

NACI Consultant, Chicago, IL April 2007 – February 2013

Consultant

Provided grant writing and consultation for NACI consulting and NACI construction.

Designed and facilitated trainings with adult audiences while providing clear examples and analogies.

During training answered questions to help understand how the process will change and provide instructor support as needed.

Conducted self-study activities as needed.

Served as a support person/liaison for respective agencies.

Possessed strong presentation skills; ability to present articulately and confidently under all circumstances.

Designed trainings to include a variety of instructional techniques such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures to real-world situations and debrief activities to arrive at learning outcomes.

Interacted comfortably within all levels of the organization within the learning event

Strong communication skills with ability to listen actively, question, and respond appropriately to all participant questions and provide feedback

Attained excellent time management, organizational skills, and multi-tasking skills to manage the learning event and achieve the learning objectives.

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American Lung Association (ALA), Chicago, IL February 2006 – June 2007

Program Director

Direct & managed 14 clinics.

Maintained, developed, & reported chart audits and data analysis to each clinic site.

Developed and implemented training programs for staff.

Managed the overall goal development & reporting of clinics.

Managed and maintained direct reporting & follow-up with the asthma champion.

Periodic reporting, budgets, & project deliverables to IDPH.

Direction and management of implementing Asthma 101 throughout the Chicago area.

Recruited & trained facilitators to implement Asthma 101 (asthma education program) in schools & daycares.

Provided resources, education, & assistance to the community & ALAUM partners.

Westside Health Authority (WHA), Chicago, IL May 2004 – February 2006

Assistant Program Director

Supervised and managed the entire youth department & programs.

Completed initial screening, coordinated employee orientation, staff trainings, & exit interviews.

Hired, recruited, and trained employees, prepared weekly schedules, monitored & evaluated performance and maintained confidentiality of contracts.

Conducted data quality checks and ensure that evaluation/time and effort forms are completed correctly by employees while monitoring expenditures.

Prepared reports/budgets/spreadsheets monthly, entered & checked payroll, and grant writing.

Served as primary liaison between WHA and all private, public, governmental agencies, & clinics.

Facilitated the scheduling & logistics for all health programs for youth, teenage moms, HIV/AIDS, healthy lifestyles, junior healthy lifestyles, lead, domestic violence.

Overseer of the HIV testing and counseling site.

Developed prevention and education forums around HIV/AIDS, STD’s, pregnancy, and lead.

Curriculum & material development, while managing all health programs & promotion.

Education

Doctorate of Community Psychology National Louis University – Chicago, IL

Master of Science in Human Resource Management Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Management Western Illinois University – Macomb, IL

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