Eleanor Kaye Johnson

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Detroit, Michigan 48207

404-***-**** or 313-***-**** ad1z9u@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will utilize my extensive experiences in the arts, education, for the dedication to the development of a prosperous community engagement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•Professional development certification as a Patient Navigator with experiential training in complementary medicine with dance

•Awarded Professional of the Year 2021 by “The ARC- Detroit” for the Community Enrichment dedication in making people with various abilities live better lives through movement and dance.

•Facilitator of “Living Well in Community” evidence based curriculum from University of Montana

•Community Health Worker Certification

•Certified CPR, First Aid, Adult, Pediatrics, AED

•Certified to perform HIV/HEP-C test

•Pyramid, Inc. arts/movement therapy emphasis on dance for persons with disabilities

•ARC- Lawrence, New Jersey- Movement Therapy/Dance instructor

•University of West Florida – Theater Department and Youth Recidivism Program Advocate

•Advocate and outreach counselor for several social programs, including:

oProject Access—a residence for incarcerated women (Detroit, MI) o Neighborhood City Hall— facilitated, created events, and programs to engage specific neighborhoods, for persons with disabilities and life challenges/homeless. (Detroit)

oFront Porch Mentoring Moms—mentorship program for young mothers (Pensacola, FL)

•Program development grants and financial management for “Artist in Residency” marketing programs in public and private schools in three states. ( focusing on children with disabilities and low performance)

•Developed arts program and obtained grants to produce indoor/outdoor events- awarded $1000.00 to $50,000 from anti-tobacco grant from the state of Florida, workshops, and camps for dance and theatre in the Pensacola area. Successful grant writing experience, obtaining funding from entities such as: the State of Michigan, the City of Detroit, Northwest Florida Arts Council, and the State of Florida Health Department, Mobile’s African-town Bicentennial Celebration, Atlanta’s Downtown Schools Foundation entitled “CINS award funding for experiential learning in the arts and healing.

•Initiatives of such programs included: improving life for persons with disabilities, mental health awareness, cultural education, arts education, recreation and fitness, and drug rehabilitation.

•Mentored welfare-dependent citizens some with disabilities, others under employed on job skills development and economic issues through the Escambia County Community Service Program and the Escambia County Community Service Non-Custodial Parent Program.

•Volunteered for two years with The National Corporation for Community Service as a Vista Team Leader in Florida and Georgia—coordinated Vistas in Atlanta, Georgia, for Action Ministries, and supervised seven people throughout Georgia. Action Ministries assist families with housing, the Vistas created projects to assist person with disabilities, assisted the food program, and created health fair.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

•Case Managing families who are non judicial and judicial child welfare cases, attending court, preparing court documents, researching resources for employment, medical, psychiatric, and education, working heavily with person with disabilities

•Trained as a dolce at The High Museum for Atlanta Public Schools – 2013-2014

•Curator and Exhibitor for The General Chappie James Museum in Pensacola, Fla.- 2016-2018

•Instructing persons with disabilities to utilize Movement Therapy to enhance their quality of life

•Event administrative assistant- troubleshooting and follow up delegation- Chene Park Detroit

•Extensive experience in motivating and inspiring persons with disabilities who are young and adults to further develop their health, well-being, and education.

•Over 10 years of experience in hospitality and sales roles, developing exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication talents.

•Bookkeeping and financial management experience.

•2 year participant as a Vista Leader for Americorp- National Corporation for Community Service

•Certified dance instructor and choreographer; currently seeking group and personal training certification. Producer of Arts showcases, and have applied for Master Certificate in Arts in Health

•Research and management acumen in both support and planning roles within education, health, business development, and community building environments.

•Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and computer database operations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Community Services Coordinator- Contractor

Disability Network Wayne Detroit - Detroit, MI part time January 2023 to present

Community Enrichment Resource is a leadership role that enriches the lives of citizens with developmental disabilities and seniors. Coordinating outreach to promote a creative healthy lifestyle change within the city limits. A Facilitator of " Living Well in Michigan" - servicing seniors, and adults with disabilities in Movement, Nutrition, Arts, and Socialization while utilizing independent judgment and discretion. Coordinating Artists who provide services to persons with disabilities working with Very Special Arts as a project leader for Conner Creek for Disability Network's VSA project. As a coordinator communicating and collaborating with State and Federal employees who assist with policymakers and quality assurance individuals. Establishing partnerships in the community to provide information and assistance with employment/career, living skills, assistive technology, Arts/Wellness/Health programming, transition, and home care development.

Schoolcraft College- Contractor- part time January 2023

Facilitating and instructing a series of movement classes- beginning Tap, Move, Stretch, Dance, Chair Exercise conducted for seniors who register through catalog. Introduction to dance techniques for increasing physical abilities, esthetics, and group dynamics.

Wayne County of Detroit

Election Clerk 3 - Community Outreach – part time- October 2022 to Present

Maintain an interest in attending meetings virtual or in person for City -County issues and community wide interest issues and resources. Keeping data and analyzing materials to share and distribute to the office of the clerk and residents of Detroit.

Refresh and Restore Inc. Women’s Empowerment Series January 2022 to October 2022

George Washington Carver Academy- Homeless Liaison - part time- Homeless Liaison role is to provide resources to needy families and families who find themselves not in a permanent place with their children who attend the Carver Academy. The liaison interacts with government officials and housing specialists to seek resolution to homelessness. Interacts with teachers, principal, and emotional and social therapists to assist students as a team.

Community Enrichment Resource Manager

Disability Network Wayne Detroit - Detroit, MI part time October 2018 to November 2021

Community Enrichment Resource Coordinator is a leadership role that enriching the lives of citizens with developmental disabilities and seniors. Coordinating outreach to promote a creative healthy lifestyle change within the city limits. A Facilitator of " Living Weill in Michigan" funded by Michigan Disability Rights Coalition- servicing seniors, and adults with disabilities in Movement, Nutrition, Arts, and Socialization while utilizing independent judgment and discretion. Coordinating Artists who provide services to persons with disabilities working with Very Special Arts as a project leader for Conner Creek for Disability Network's VSA project. As a coordinator communicating and collaborating with State and Federal employees who assist with policymakers and quality assurance individuals. Establishing partnerships in the community to provide information and assistance with employment/career, living skills, assistive technology, Arts/Wellness/Health programming, transition, and home care development. Employed as an instructor, who is also a data collector, transition counselor serving over 8 senior residences, 3 agencies for Arts ( Dance and Art) health/nutrition, and Self Help activities. Coordinating artists, evaluation, for Disability Network's VSA project.

02/2018- 10/2018 part time

Americans for Prosperity- United States

Field Representative

Conducting door to door surveys with persons chosen randomly

Interacting with city, state, and government officials

Discussing political, social, and personal views about America

Completing reports, computer savvy, and interpersonal skills

Families First Network- Lakeview 1/2015-2/2018

Family Service Counselor- full time

Requiring advanced knowledge in the field of social work Providing the most appropriate services and support to families in Dependency court system

Responsible for taking actions appropriate to ensure every child has a permanent home that provides physical and emotional safety Primary duty is the performance of work requiring advanced knowledge in the field of social work or human behavioral studies, and to use such advanced knowledge and prior experience to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgement in providing the most appropriate services and support to families (1) in the dependency court to provide professional services to prevent future abuse and /or neglect of children, and (2) who voluntarily request similar, in home services. Case Planning, Assessments, and Court Activities; Linking and Coordinating Services for Children and Families.

Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention and Research 2014-2015 Community Health Worker-part time-20 to 30 hours

•Build community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self sufficiency

•Informal counseling, social support, and advocacy

•Liaison or intermediary between the community and Prevention and Research, disseminating information and educating the community about community engaged research projects

•Collects and analyze data and assists the principal investigator with managing human research

•Recruits, screens, and evaluates, and conducts phone interviews, focus groups, and paper surveys distribution

•Adheres to specific research methodologies and procedures for collection of data

•Data management and identifies possible trends requiring further analysis

•Arranges and conducts literature searches required for the research projects; contributes ideas and suggestions

Clayton County Schools- 12/2013- 01/2015

Substitute Teacher/ Special Education

•Implement teacher lesson plans, assigns student classwork and homework

•Maintain classroom control and discipline

Complete daily reports and evaluations

Santa Rosa County School District 03/2012-01/2014

Substitute Teacher/part-time- 20- 32.7 hours/Special Education

•Implement teacher lesson plans, assigns student classwork and homework

•Maintain classroom control and discipline

•Complete daily reports and evaluations

University of South Florida 03/2012-09/2012 Evaluator/Data Collector/fulltime- 35hours

•Certified Evaluator for the State of Florida Teen Outreach Program

•Administration of confidential information and documents

•Trained by IRB for handling of research submissions

•Assisted principal investigator with managing human research

•Data collector and evaluator

•Adhere to specific research methodologies and procedures for collection of data

•Recruited, screened, and evaluated, and conducted in-person surveys to teen

•Interacted with school officials to set up the record keeping systems for data

Escambia County School District 11/2010-12/2013

ESE Teacher Support/fulltime-37.5 hours

• Supervised and guided exceptional student education and other students in course recovery, pre-K through high school

Epps Christian Center – 21st Century Community Project 01/ 2011-03/2013

Mentor/Tutor /part-time- 20 hours/Special Education SES

•Mentored/tutored middle school students from both Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Districts as part of the 21st Century Community Project program

•Followed a curriculum, performed clerical duties, and assisted students with homework

•Provided open forum for discussion of life skills, career, and family issues

ARC Discovery Gateway School 09/2010-06/2011

Lead Teacher/part-time/Special Education

•Lead classroom of ten special needs (emphasis on Autism) students ranging from 2 to 6 years of age

•Planned and implemented learning experiences

•Maintained a quality room arrangement and management in compliance with curriculum standards

City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation Department 05/2009-08/2010

Dance Instructor/ Program Counselor/fulltime summers- 35 hours 2 years

•Planned and implemented dance class curriculums

•Coordinated and supervised outdoor activities for youth

•Maintained and supported open communication with parents

•Reported and completed food program documentation

STEP Academics 09/2008-10/2010

After-School Administrator/part-time/Special Education

•Performed bookkeeping responsibilities for the STEP Academics tutoring program • Supervised all tutors

•Interacted with parents and school officials on a regular basis

US Army – Ft. McPherson 09/2008-09/2010 Wellness Instructor/part-time

•Contracted by the US Army to conduct dance fitness classes to personnel on base weekly.

•Operated assessment software for determining body mass, weight, and overall achievement.

Cobb County School District & Clayton County School District 03/ 2006- 11/2010 Lead Substitute Teacher/part-time/Special Education

EDUCATION

Shorter University (Atlanta, GA) – 2008- 2010 /Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Pensacola State College – 2012

University of West Florida – 1999-2005

Completed coursework in the Special Education degree program

Eleanor Kaye Johnson: Short Bio

Eleanor Kaye Johnson is a choreographer/dance instructor, performer, community advocate, and the founder of DansArtery, a nonprofit that promotes, instructs, and presents arts programming for community development and education, we include all with special needs, seniors, established artists, and young people while assisting them with developing their artistic intellect. We want to instill in communities that through creative expression one can find relaxation and purposeful activities which develops self-worth, purpose, and enhances the physical and mental well-being.

“Her dance styles can be classified as African Caribbean folk forms and movement mixed with Modern phasing an amalgam of Dunham and Graham.” James Hart – City of Detroit Cultural Resource, 2000. Her work has been influenced by Shirley Phillips-Horne, Beverly Varner, Ali Abdullah, Katherine Dunham, Jacqueline Hilsman, Clifford Fears, Marjorie Hassard, Kathline Tenniswood, Martha Graham, and Eleo Pomares, not to mention, Eleanor’s ability to be a jazz influencer who creates movement with extraordinary feel for the instrumentation.

Highlights in Eleanor’s career include dance theater commissions from University of West Florida to choreograph “Ain’t Misbehaving”, “Oklahoma” Edna Boykin Theatre, in North Carolina, Atlanta’s Fly-By Theatre, Spelman College, and Fulton County Arts Council to create an interdisciplinary performance based on the life of muralist Hale Woodruff.( to name a few) She taught dance at the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta and integrated dance with science at Morehouse School of Medicine’s Benjamin Carson Science Academy Summer Camp, Eleanor has lectured on “The Art of Dance: What’s Hidden in the Figures” at Duke University’s Dance Black Joy: Global Affirmations and Defiance Conference. Her work has generated grant funding and awards from the Detroit Arts Council; Boston’s Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts; Mobile, Alabama’s Africatown Committee; Arts Council of Northwest Florida; North Carolina Arts Council/Arts Council of Wilson; Wayne County Mental Health; University of West Florida; and the Florida Department of Health. Recently, performing in local museums collaborating with other artists honoring historic traditions, as well as being innovative.

As a community enrichment artist/human service specialist at 65, Eleanor provides art programming for senior, undeserved youth, and people with disabilities and continues to demonstrate the interconnectedness of the arts while embracing the communicative, healing, joyous powers of dance. Per Eleanor, “Dance shows us we’re all connected and intertwined; we have the ability to choreograph a better world.”

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