MARK N. JONES
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Address: ** ******* ****. ******, ** 98382, Home Ph: 360-***-****. E-
Mail ********@*********.*** Education: Bachelor of Science degree in
Political Science from North Dakota State University 1982 Minor in Business
Administration with emphasis in Communication. Profile: Excellent
organization and management skills, strong regulatory compliance
experience, proven leadership as E.D. for a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit,
significant experience in multi-cultural environments, professional
networking and communication skills, knowledge of vocational training
methodologies and techniques, strives for the highest possible level of
outcomes.
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SKOOKUM EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: 385 Benedict Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-***-****; From May 21, 2007 to December 31. 2009. Production Manager
. Supervises, and directs all activities in sheltered workshop
environment with annual earnings of $125,000, to include, business
development, product design, work assignments, skills training, task
analysis and time studies, documentation and reporting, staff
development, and performance reviews.
. Develops reasonable accommodation & modification of worksite as needed
to enhance the prospect of client success.
. Enforces employment policies and procedures, county, state, and
federal regulatory compliance.
. Develops and manages annual divisional budget and provides necessary
financial oversight and fiscal responsibility for operations.
. Develops community awareness and develops relationships with local
employers.
. Ensures all activities are focused on providing quality employment
training, quality products, and customer satisfaction.
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (KDOT): 155 South 18th. Street, Kansas
City, KS 66102 Phone: (913) 621-1830Current Position: Parole Officer; From
April 5, 2006 to April 30,2007. Parole Officer
Professional field work in communicating with and providing assistance
to adult parolees and compact clients within an assigned geographical
area.
Exercise discretion and sound judgment in determining the level of
supervision an offender will be supervised by utilizing LSI-R
assessment tool.
Manages a caseload in excess of 80 parolees commensurate with the
assigned level of supervision.
Assist offenders with problems involving employment, finances,
housing, vocation/education training, and mental and psychological
counseling.
Make appropriate referral to community service agencies specializing
in administering assistance to individuals with problems as enumerated
above.
Make sound recommendations to the Kansas Parole Board concerning
parole revocations, discharges, extensions of parole, and other
matters relating to the parolee's progress and adjustment on parole.
FAIR HOUSING CONSULTANT GROUP: Employment Dates From: 5/1/04 to 4/5/06
Address: 8120 NW Hillside Drive Weatherby Lake, MO 64152 Phone (816) 584-
129. Senior Consultant
. Principal organizer and facilitator for independent contractor
consulting agency.
. Provided fair housing consultation services to public and private
businesses interested in fair housing issues, problems and solutions.
Provided technical knowledge in the Fair Housing Act, ADA, Fair
Housing Accessibility Guidelines, Landlord/Tenant laws, ANSI, and
design and construction issues.
. Conducted accessibility surveys and prepared technical correspondence
to customers.
. Informed customers of violations of accessibility guidelines, ADA
requirements, and other rules and regulations governing accessibility
standards.
. Developed transition plans and assisted customers interested in
retrofitting existing structures to more closely comply with statutory
requirements.
THE KANSAS CITY FAIR HOUSING CENTER: One West Armour, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64190. From May 8, 2001 to May 1, 2004. Phone number of
supervisor Dustan Shepherd: 913-***-****. Four years of service directing
the affairs of a 501 (c)(3) fair housing organization in Metropolitan
Kansas City. Executive Director
. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing all aspects of
agency operations.
. Direct and oversee ongoing development and implementation of effective
programming that supports the mission.
. Ensures that initiatives of the organization align with the vision,
mission and strategic plan; Provides leadership, direction and support
for a positive culture within the organization.
. Ensures fiscal compliance with federal, state and local regulatory
principles, guidelines and standards governing the workplace
. Budget development and financial oversight, fund raising and grant
writing.
. Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine
progress in attaining financial objectives, and revises objectives and
plans in accordance with current conditions.
. Conduct education outreach in accordance with community need and grant
specifications.
Organize and attend community events, establishes external
partnerships and collaborations and maintains key external
relationships on a local and state level that advance the mission of
the organization.
Monitor emerging opportunities and challenges affecting organization
and keeps the Board, staff and key constituents informed of their
potential impact.
Produce periodic and special reports as required
Served at the pleasure of the Board.
THE KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: 900 SW Jackson, 568 South, Topeka,
Kansas 66612-1258 From September 17, 1988 to May 1, 2001 Supervisor: Mike
Hollar. Phone 785-***-****. Thirteen years of service occupying a variety
of progressively responsible positions including Intake Worker; Intake
Manager; Special Employment Investigator; Fair Housing Supervisor,
Satellite Office Manger, and last held the position of Public Administrator
II
. Responsible for investigating employment and housing complaints filed
under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and the
Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
. Interview claimants, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, regulated
entities, and other sources to ascertain the facts regarding a claim and
determines if all relevant facts have been gathered to determine
disposition of claim. Testify before commissioners, courts, or other
divisional boards of inquiry (when necessary) relevant to investigative
procedures and findings.
. Make recommendations to the decision-making authority to credit or deny a
claim and any other appropriate case action based upon an analysis of
facts gathered during an investigation and in accordance with applicable
statutes, rules, and regulations.
. Assigns, monitors, and approves work for field staff.
. Managed two departments (Intake and Housing), supervised four Intake
workers, eight special investigators, and two satellite offices.
. Maintains liaison with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Housing and Urban Development and other civil rights or human relations
agencies and partnered to achieve mutual goals and objectives.
THE LAWRENCE, KANSAS HUMAN RELATIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT/HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION: 6 East 6th. St. Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Phone: From
February 1996 to March 1997. Supervisor Director Ray Samuel. Phone: (785)
832-3310 served the city of Lawrence, Kansas concurrently while working
full time for the Kansas Human Rights Commission. Charged with managing all
aspects of the Housing Department. Human Relations Specialist/Housing
. Intake: including interviewing, qualifying jurisdiction, writing
complaints, and processing.
. Investigate alleged violations of City anti-discrimination ordinances.
(See investigator skills above).
. Network with city, civic, church, and private organizations to raise
organization visibility.
. Resource Development - educational materials, computer programs, &
databases, provide in-house training and community outreach seminars.
. Attend monthly meetings and attend annual conference as required.
SHAWNEE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION (SCCA): 1000 SE Hancock Topeka Kansas (785)
66607 Supervisor Shirley Brewer. Phone 785-***-**** From January 1985 to
September 1996. Responsible for the implementation of the project meant to
reduce the dependence of low to moderate-income households on state funded
utility subsidies. Program Coordinator
Supervised, and directed the day-to-day activities of the
weatherization program of Community Action operating in Shawnee County
Kansas.
Trained and supervised staff of 4 energy auditors who make customer
contact, assess energy efficiency of residential housing stock,
suggest remedies where necessary and install energy efficient devise
to lower energy consumption.
Conducted weekly community seminars focusing on "energy efficient"
life styles, basic household weatherization techniques, energy
conservation awareness, and proper procedures for qualifying for low-
income energy subsidies.
Scheduled home visits to upgrade energy-inefficient homes with basic
weatherization products. Conduct follow-up inspection to assure
integrity of work and satisfaction of customer.
Tracked staff time, vacation requests, time logs, and overtime.
Retrieved and analyzed utility information to determine program
effectiveness
Wrote and submitted technical repots of project outcomes.
PRIDE INDUSTRIES: 2400 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501.
Supervisor Mike Harring. Phone: 701-***-**** From Sept. 1983 to December
1984. Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a janitorial
vocational development program to facilitate employment skill acquisition
by MR/DD clients through employment skills training Vocational Development
Supervisor:
Developed new area of vocational training to accommodate 8-12 clients.
Conducted work skills assessments, task analysis, and skill building
activities with clients.
Developed work modifications to assure skill acquisition.
Assigned work, supervise staff, and assure quality control.
Trained clients in the fundamental and advanced skills of newly
developed vocation.
Perfected program design and extend services to a community-based
outposts.
Developed marketing strategy based on demographics and work force
assets to launch community-based assisted vocational development.
Developed record system to track internal and community based
contracts and client progress.
Produced required documentation, records, and reports as needed.
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