Project Manager High School

Dr. Melissa Deanne Romines

**** ***** ********* *****; Florence, Arizona 85132

*.*******@*******.*** / 520-***-****

More than 20 years of education experience in various environments serving in multiple capacities. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Team-oriented valuing positive interactions with employees at all organizational levels. Adaptable, takes initiative, and self-motivated to complete projects or tasks in a timely manner with emphasis on quality. Ability to make decisions in high-pressure or high-risk situations while referring to organizational policies and procedures in gathering all necessary information before responding and/or reacting. Proficient in the use of Microsoft and Google Suite to include organizational computer data systems in place to manage student and staff information.

To obtain the position at your institution to increase and sustain productivity through building on existing systems that are efficient and focused while identifying gaps and/or needs for improvement moving our organization towards its mission and goals collectively.

Correctional Education Program Supervisor (High School Principal) – Arizona Department of Corrections; Rehabilitation & Reentry 6/2018 to current date

Oversaw all aspects of educational management at Eyman complex which is comprised of 5 units or schools. Initiate and issue problem resolution, representing our division in a multi-faceted environment. Knowledge of organizational policy and procedure, offered guidance on resolution of issues, communicated and enforced policy and procedure and oversaw recognition, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Developed staffing plans, ensured compliance with laws and managed employee relations programs.

Participated in staff planning and allocation. Provided new hire orientation for all new, incoming personnel familiarized personnel with functions, policies, and procedures.

CEA Accreditation for the received for the first time in 2017 and maintained to be renewed in 2021.

Create an environment for all staff to feel safe in completing tasks and communicating.

Maintain and complete accurate evaluations for all assigned staff.

Assist in tasks and measures developed under Arizona Management System (AMS).

Interim second chance grant technology project manager from August-November 2017.

Create a presentation and training for all Data Analysis Coordinators within the department.

Interim Regional Education Director from April-June 2019.

Managed employee morale, recognition and culture.

Analyzed High Reliability School surveys, identified issues and recommended changes for improvement.

Listened to and counseled personnel, made staffing changes and mediated issues to correct problems such as hostile work environments.

Investigated employee complaints such as EEO and sexual harassment. Prepared report of findings and made recommendations for resolution and prevention of issues.

Kept detailed personnel information files that contained all performance reports, commendations, discipline and promotions. Maintained confidentiality of information protected by HIPAA and Privacy Act regulations.

Academic Instructor– Arizona Department of Corrections; Rehabilitation & Reentry, Central Arizona College, Casa Grande Elementary School District, & Stanfield School District 7/2003 to 6/2018

Collaborated on projects to include ACA and CEA Accreditation, curriculum mapping and cross walking standards. Maintained a well-managed classroom with high rates of completion. Often, a leading team member taking initiative on school projects and reform. Serving as a Data Assessment Coordinator and tester during this time as well.

Administer testing and data analysis for all students within our learning institution.

Create and enforce accountability in the classroom to maintain a safe learning environment.

Mentor/Coach training to new academic instructors hired.

Create and maintain data to organize department statistics and information.

Communicate effectively and efficiently within our department as well as cross-departmentally.

Contributed to the modification, training, and implementation of the Charlotte-Danielson evaluation tool.

Training higher education staff as contractors within our learning institution.

Communicate and perform duties of a liaison between our institution and other higher education learning facilities.

Leadership team member.

ACA Accreditation team member representing education.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA 2002

Master’s in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University, AZ 2006

Master’s in Business Administration, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA 2019

Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Northcentral University, La Jolla, CA 2021

Summary

Objective

Professional Experience

Core Competencies

Staff Selection/Allocations Organizational Policy/Compliance Educational Programs Management

Strategic Planning Training and Development Collaboration with all stakeholders

Budget Planning Flexible Communication Skills Ensuring Accreditation

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