Denise O. Dancy
National Center for State Courts
Williamsburg, VA 233185
******@****.***.**
Specific Areas of Accomplishment
Strong communication skills (oral and written) background in both career and community organizations
dealing with civic/business leaders, court officials, human services agencies and youth.
Extensive background in designing, coordinating, implementing and presiding over various
organizational program and public speaking events.
Small group and individual tutorial experience in secondary and post-secondary academic settings.
Familiarity with research development, data compilation and statistical analysis (developed and
implemented an in-depth one-year independent study for capstone course for bachelor s degree in
sociology).
Experience in web design, graphics design/interface and programming (HTML, JavaScript, C and C++)
and associated applications. Familiarity with OOP and database objects programming.
End-user applications trainer in MS Office (primarily Word, Outlook, Excel) and Windows 95/98.
Educational Background
May 1999 - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with Concentration in Culture, Socialization and Society (Cum Laude and
Departmental Honors)
December 1998 - Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, Virginia
Telecommunications/Internet Career Certificate with concentration in Internet, Web Design and
Programming (Summa Cum Laude)
August 1998 - Thomas Nelson Community College - Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts (Summa Cum Laude)
Work Experience
May 2001 Present
National Center for State Courts Court Research Analyst
August 1999 December 2000
enosis Systems, Inc. Vice President, Training and Community Services
End-user applications training primarily in MS Word, Outlook, Excel - and Windows 95/98
Coordinator for Navy-contracted technical training including curriculum management and student
tracking
Marketing/solicitation of funding and scheduling for corporate and community agency technical
training and networking solutions
Preparation of technical proposals and light general office administration
April 1999 July 1999
Newport News Youth Services Commission Youth Development Coordinator and Acting
Executive Director
Training, screening and recruitment of volunteers
Coordination of volunteer-facilitated programs for court-ordered youth
Tracking of all court program referrals and communication with court officers
Coordination of placement and documentation of youth in court-ordered programs
Review, revision and development of curriculum/programs
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Implementation and coordination of a youth summer employment program
September 1996 - May 1997
Newport News Public Schools - AVID ("Advancement Via Individual Achievement") Program
Tutor
Facilitation of small group tutorials
Grading of all individual tutorial assignments
Assessment and final grading of students weekly submission of subject-related coursework
in adherence with specified objectives
June 1995 - May 1996
Thomas Nelson Community College - Peer Tutor
Individual and small group tutoring (primarily in statistics, social sciences and mathematics)
September 1992 - June 1994
Newport News Public Schools - Cafeteria Discipline Monitor
Monitored and maintained adherence to school rules
Documentation of infractions and follow-on procedure between students and staff/administration
September 1978 - September 198l
Law Offices of Harry E. Atkinson - Legal Secretary
All aspects of legal clerical work except real estate
Communications with clients and related court personnel
Preparation and filing of all court documentation and correspondence
Accounting and disbursement of all court and settlement related funds
November 1975 - September 1978
JC Penney - Sales Associate and Cashier
Community/Volunteer Activities
April 1999 January 2000
Friends of the Newport News Juvenile Courts, Newport News, Virginia Board Member
July 1998 August 1999
Crittenden Middle School, Newport News, Virginia - PTA President
October 1997 October 1999
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Volunteer, Newport News Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court
May 1997 - July 1998
Crittenden Middle School PTA, Newport News - 1st Vice-President in charge of Programs
May 1996 September 1999
Faith Presbyterian Church - Leadership in music and Sunday School ministry
May 1990 - November 1995
People with Attentional and Developmental Disabilities Association (PADDA), Inc. - Vice-President -
(special needs child and family advocacy/education)
January 1989 - May 1995
Watkins Elementary School, Newport News, Virginia - Volunteer In Public Schools - (tutoring/teacher
assistance for regular education students as well as severely and profoundly handicapped students)
PTA President (1992-1994)
PTA Vice-President in charge of Ways and Means (1990-1992)
PTA Publicity Chairman (1989-1990)
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June 1977 - October 1981
City of Hampton Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Committee - Chairperson
(1981) and Appointed Member