Nicole Bowen

***** ** ***** **., ******, WA ***** 904-***-**** ac0jkj@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Excellencies

Public Relations/Change Maker (as needed) Supervisor/Trainer/Project Manager

Research/Needs Analysis/Outreach Grant Management/Team Facilitator

Strategic Planner and Implementer Develop Communication Plans

Excellent written and oral communicator Build alliances with key stakeholders

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Academic Coach

Instructional Connections, LLC 20 hours 9/2015 - Present

Monitor student engagement, facilitate course content, provide online student support, and regularly collaborate with university faculty for undergraduate and graduate college courses. Also, serve as the liaison between the university faculty member and students and as student's initial point of contact during the semester course. I care for them, easily personable building rapport/trust/desired outcomes. I motivate students to remain engaged in the class.

Program Director - Jacksonville

Christmas House International 40hours 10/2014 - 12/2015

To organize, plan, contact, provide support, network, and offer accommodations for a Local program held Nationally between International students, myself, host families, organizations, mentors/advisors, program administrators, and other key leaders. To train host families and students on the program policies and procedures. These students, or future world leaders, chose to leave their U.S. University dorms during the Holiday Seasons to stay with American families while I assist in coordinating positive cultural exchanges in communication and experiences. I demonstrated professional development in many of my positions.

University South Florida

Assistant to the Director / Researcher 20hours 09/2007 – 09/2010

Supervised office activities; developed communication plans for the internal and external departments; organized and managed research, budget, and HR data for grant and state funded projects. Compile research statistics for analysis on judicial court material. Trained new staff on office procedures. Managed multi-grants and projects.

Episcopal Children’s Services

Program Development Specialist 40hours 08/2004 – 08/2007

Researched and addressed the needs of 6 county program sites; gathered data to create training and professional development plans; counseled staff; managed the organization's vision through internal and external awareness and means by maintaining database. Managed multi-grants and projects; completed yearly reviews of grant outcomes.

Area Coordinator 40hours 08/2004 – 08/2007

Managed 4 Federal Education Centers; supervised teaching staff and supervisors; met criteria that accomplished Federal, State, National, and other monitoring agencies goals; ensured adherence to policies and procedures; monitored individualized student lesson plans; attended parent meetings; monitored applications between low-income and 10% who were above low-income to balance ratio. Managed multi-grant and projects; completed yearly reviews of grant outcomes.

Key Contributions:

Received increased Federal Funding for program opportunities

Received National Accreditation for 4 Program Sites

Broadened training opportunities

Maintained quality programs and accreditations

Department of Children and Families

Case Manager – Child Safety and Decision Professional 40hours 06/2002 – 02/2004

Conducted needs analysis for 50 children and families; devised and managed action plans; researched and established recommendations for child disposition; wrote judicial reviews.

Certified Family Team Facilitator 40hours 06/2002 – 02/2004

Planned, organized, coordinated, and facilitated meetings between clients and service agencies; assigned and managed action plan tasks; motivated clients and service agencies to achieve desired results. Provided outreach to key stakeholders and community leaders

Key Contributions:

Implemented new strategies and outreach plans and oversaw Medicaid needs

Researched and established recommendations and action plans based upon needs analysis

Facilitated to ensure desired results, excellent negotiator and influencer

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Public Health, Global Health Practice – University South Florida 12/2010

Special Project – Global Health Nutrition and Sustainability On-line Curriculum / present

Mentor – College of Public Health; Fall 2009 – present

Co-President – Global Health Student Association; Spring 2008

USF World Task Force – Communications Committee

Public Relations Coordinator – Global Health Student Association; Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Refugee Teacher/Volunteer for the Survivors of Torture

B.A. Liberal Studies, Minor Psychology – University of Central Florida 12/2000

Academic Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, President’s List

Certifications

[Coaching & Mentoring] [Advanced Director’s Credential] [NAEYC] [National Head Start Conference] [DCF 40 Hour Child Care Worker] [Child Safety and Decision Making] [NRS Assessor] [Title IV-E Foster Care Eligibility] [Title IV-E Foster Care] [Title IV-A Emergency Assistance] [Navigating the System: Education and Mental Health] [Court Systems] [Legal Base] [Maintenance Adoption Subsidy] [Sunshine on Prevention] [First Coast Family Center Blue Ribbon Conference on Child Abuse and Prevention and Parent Education] [Front Porch Project] [Community Capacity Building] [HIPAA] [CPR & First Aid] [VPK Train-the-Trainer] [Introduction to Hazardous Materials - For Medical Professionals / FEMA]

Memberships/Affiliations

National Association For Female Executives – Golden Key National Honor Society – United States Achievement Academy – National Collegiate Medical Professions Awards – Phi Theta Kappa – International Society of Poets – Graduate Professional Student Council - Church Liturgist - Programs & Events Chair National Association of Professional Women

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