Career Services Adjunct Professor
Resume:
Jodie Berman, Ph.D.
adnebu@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/jodie-berman-ph-d-a4a10056/
Professional Summary
Proven talent for developing operationally sound procedures and sustaining a culture of discipline and warmth to support both staff, students, stakeholders, and clients in the educational and service sectors. Highly motivated, confident leader who continually integrates best practices and drives continuous improvements to optimize individual and organizational growth. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Non Profit Management
Policy Development
Advocacy
Curriculum Development
Coaching
DEI expert
Relationship Management
Academic Leadership
Teaching and Training
Professional Experience
Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County, Plantation, FL, August 2015 to Present
SENIOR CARE MANAGER – HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR’S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Advocate for Holocaust survivors needs including but not limited to assistance with financial reparations for all clients from occupied areas during the war.
Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments to determine client’s physical, psychological/emotional and social functioning. Testing for cognitive functioning and assessment for elder abuse or neglect.
Utilization daily of conflict resolution techniques in order to diffuse conflict and mitigate any issues with survivors and family.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 2004 to Present
ONLINE ADJUNCT PROFESSOR – COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES
Design and instruct courses on Conflict Resolution, Ethics, and Cultural Diversity.
Foster a safe and welcoming online learning environment where students are able to flourish.
Conduct performance assessments to identify learning gaps and modify instruction accordingly.
Use of platforms including Blackboard, Canvas and Moodle.
Atlantic School of Business, Helsinki School of Business, Finland March 2017 to March 2018
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER- CONTRACT POSITION
Partnered with faculty to create and integrate curricula for the MBA and BA programs, as well as all academic policies and procedures for the newly established university.
Directed the overall DEAC accreditation process for the university.
Bliss Life LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, May 2012 to August 2015
LIFE COACH AND CEO
Evaluated the needs of each client and/or company to deliver tailored action plans based on the tenets of positive psychology and conflict resolution.
Earned advanced certifications in coaching to better assist and the suit the needs of each client and/or company.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant for organizations.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 2011 to May 12
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION
Served as a member of several college-wide committees: Student Success, Evaluation, and Committee on Student Progress.
Designed and instructed core curriculum as well as elective courses.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2004 to January 2011
ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS – HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION
Performed as key member for the alumni, student progress, student appeals, background check, student affairs, student life achievement awards, and academic honesty committees.
Directed the multicultural affairs committee including all events and programming.
Functioned as the student advocate at judicial hearings and through crisis management.
Created all student policy and procedures as well as created the student affairs department for the college.
Managed all event planning and student organizations for student centered endeavors such as ethics bowl, career expositions, and student government.
Addressed all student concerns for six campuses and 13 departments with an active student body of approximately 3,000 students.
Directed all actions with the bursar, registrar, financial Aid, student counseling, career services, and the health & wellness center in regards to student services for our college.
Managed the department budget and the staff for the Office of Student Affairs.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 2003 to July 2004
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION – HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION
Managed the performance of each department budget and administered all Human Resource related functions.
Provided guidance and direction to all faculty and administrative personnel to clarify responsibilities and facilitate job performance.
Performed as liaison between the program offices, outside organizations, as well as other colleges, committees and task forces within the University.
Maintained compliance for University policies and procedures, county, state, and federal regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Interfaced with business and professional organizations as well as students, and the public through recruitment and marketing promotional strategies.
Directed the annual maintenance of the catalog, student handbook, brochures, marketing CDs, and all other university publications.
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 2001 to July 2003
ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNSELOR – HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION
Recruited students for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Health Care Science, and the Medical Sciences through universities, hospitals, and military personnel nationwide.
Managed all aspects of the admissions process for the Master of Public Health, The Bachelor of Health Science, The Master of Medical Science, and The Doctor of Health Science Program.
Implemented strategic plans for marketing within the Health Professions Division.
Coordinated graduations, orientations, and open houses.
Directed the interview & selection process, and the Committee on Admissions as well as advised and counseled students.
brown schools of florida mental health center, sunrise, FL, August 2000 to October 2001
PROGRAM MANAGER
Managed a 30-bed residential treatment facility for adolescents who had behavioral health issues.
Managed 20 direct care workers and their immediate supervisors.
Wrote daily pay summaries, hired and counseled employees, scheduled and conducted staff meetings as well as maintained the effectiveness of the facility.
henderson mental health center, fort lauderdale, fl, november 1998 to august 2000
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Developed, designed, and facilitated all Henderson Mental Health Center trainings allocated through mental health and substance abuse dollars for state funding.
Facilitated all internal trainings that included team building, CPR, HIV, all procedures associated with the Orientation process, and substance abuse trainings for mentally ill clients.
Facilitated all external trainings that targeted all law enforcement officers, paramedics, and Broward County Schools in dealing with mentally ill people and The Baker Act.
Education and Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Conflict Analysis/Crisis Management, 2014
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Master of Science (M.S.) in Conflict Analysis and resolution, 2004
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, 1998
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Certificate, 2007
International Human Rights Law Academy, Utrecht, Holland
professional references
1.Dr. Daniel Bober
Yale University
2.Chris Mitchell
Nova Southeastern University
3.Rami Spiegel
Goodman Jewish Family Services
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