Vincent G. Failla

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Indianapolis, IN 46220

Phone: 317-***-****

acavya@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin.com/in/vincefailla

Leadership and Organizational Development

Profile

Experienced counselor, professional and executive in the not-for-profit arena with specialization in community based services, organizational and talent development, prevention/positive youth development and addictions. Managed all aspects of organizational operations, human resources, administration, prevention and capacity building. Served on and chaired numerous local, regional and state wide advisory councils and boards.

Ability Summary

Budget Management Program Development Talent Development

Capacity Building Program Evaluation Trainer/Presenter/Instructor

Grants Management Project Management Teaching

Resource Management Strategic Planning & Implementation

Accomplishments

• Grew a $25,000 project into a million dollar organization.

• Implemented a three-year regional initiative for United Way of Central Indiana dealing with alcohol and other drug

abuse in central Indiana

• Co founder of trade association for Substance Abuse Providers

• Collaborated in developing Indiana’s first comprehensive plan to improve adolescent health.

• Adjunct professor/instructor at three different institutions of higher learning.

Employment History

Adjunct Instructor

April 2012 - present

Art Institute of Indianapolis/EDMC

3500 DePauw Blvd. Suite 1040

Indianapolis, IN 46268

April 2012 – present

Adjunct instructor for Psychology, Sociology and Human Resources Management, lesson preparation, course development, lecture, facilitate instructional activities, student evaluation, etc.

Associate

Home Depot

9320 Corporation Drive

Indianapolis, IN 46250

2011 – present

Millwork Associate, customer consultation/service, Window, door and deck design, given three Homer Awards and named one of Top Ten Associates for 2011. Customer service/consultation within Lumber, Hardware, Millwork and Pro Desk departments.

Sabbatical/Caregiver

Family

2011

Took sabbatical to care for terminally ill wife. Also studied project management and upgraded computer skills. Participated in Work One, E4 program for displaced professionals.

Director of Children and Youth Services

John H. Boner Community Center

2010

Planned, developed and evaluated program services for inner city youth including after school programming, school/community collaborations and outreach activities.

Developed collaborations and joint programming for Legacy Center Facility. Oversaw the program and organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Provided direct supervision for social workers, counselors and youth workers.

President

Community Addiction Services of Indiana, dba EmberWood Center

2000 - 2010

Determined and formulated policies and provided the overall direction for the agency within the guidelines set up by a board of directors. Coordinated programming and oversaw operations. Developed and implemented substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services for inner city adolescents, families and adults. Performed grant writing, fundraising, human resource duties, resource development, strategic planning and negotiations. Maintained and fostered positive relationships with funders and contracting agencies. Provided training and workshops for internal and external customers.

Director of Programs

Reach for Youth

1994 - 2000

Developed, refined and evaluated counseling, school, Teen Court and outreach programs. Budget management, compliance with funder requirements., hiring, supervision, coordinated in-service training and staff development for social workers, counseling staff, and youth workers. Assisted with fundraising activities, grant writing and community engagement.

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Education and Trainings

Masters Degree, Counseling Psychology Ball State University

Bachelors Degree, Psychology Indiana University Northwest

Community Involvement, Activities and Honors

•Board of Directors, Give Hope, Fight Poverty, 2011 - 2013

•Indiana Coalition to Improve Adolescent Health, 2008 – present

•Board of Directors, Drug Free Marion County, 2009 – 2110, 2012

• Recognized as a “Hero in the Fight” by Mental Health Association – Indiana for

contributions to the field of substance abuse/mental health 2009

•Committee Chair, Program Committee, Drug Free Marion County, 2009 – 2010

•Journey Fellow, The Journey (Indiana) 2009 - present

•InteCare Quality Improvement Committee, 2007 - 2010

•Greater Indianapolis Neighborhood Initiative (GINI) Near East Side Community

Organization Quality of Life Plan Task Force, 2007 - 2010

•Torchbearer, United Way of Central Indiana, 2003

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