Worship Leader Regional Coordinator

Daphanne L. Thomas, Ph.D.

(Pronounced da-fawn')

*** ****** ****** ******, **** 101 ● Las Vegas, NV 89144 ● 702-***-**** ● *********@**********.***

Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Higher Education Administration) Iowa State University Ames, IA 8/1991

M.Ed. (Guidance & Counseling) Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX 5/1980

B.A. (Sociology/Psychology) Texas Southern University Houston, TX 5/1977

Diploma (General Education) Las Vegas High School Las Vegas, NV 6/1973

*30 graduate credit hours (Special Education) UNLV Las Vegas, NV

Work Experience:

Program Director Aacres/REM Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 12/2018 - Present

Provide the first level of oversight and leadership to specific home locations and to the direct support professional staff providing services in those homes. Responsible for creating an environment for staff and individuals supported to achieve their maximum possible individual growth. Advocate for supported individuals and responsible for routine communication with families, healthcare professionals, and other supports in the individual’s life.

Registered Behavior Technician Applied Behavior Institute Las Vegas, NV Present 1/2018 - 12/2018

Intensive home programming for children with autism; parent training; functional behavior assessment/analysis; IEP assistance.

Minister of Music and Worship Leader Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship Church Las Vegas, NV 11/2011 - Present

Supervise all music department staff. Rehearse, direct and instruct band and choirs. Choose, teach and perform music for all services. Lead musical portion of all services. Lead praise and worship. Plan music for all services, public appearances, church programs, musical activities and engagements. Provide musical selections for funerals and weddings.

Residential Support Manager Chrysalis Nevada, North Las Vegas, NV 1/2010 - 12/2018

Manage, train, supervise and schedule staff to provide direct care to adult clients with intellectual disabilities. Responsible for the day to day independent living stability of assigned clients, ensure their needs are identified and met as appropriate, advocate for clients and assist the clients with achieving self-sufficiency.

Manager, Day Program Chrysalis Nevada, North Las Vegas, NV 2/2008 - 12/2009

Develop programs, coordinate activities, and organize Direct Care Staff to provide services to adult males with disabilities to identify interests and preferences and develop their potential for successful and satisfying lives.

Daphanne L. Thomas, Ph.D.

(Pronounced da-fawn')

820 Peachy Canyon Circle, Unit 101 ● Las Vegas, NV 89144 ● 702-***-**** ● *********@**********.***

Work Experience (continued):

Minister of Music Captives Free Christian Center Las Vegas, NV 5/2000 - 5/2010

Select, teach, and play all music; rehearse and direct all choirs; plan music for all services and public appearances; cooperate fully with the Pastor and the church’s programs, musical activities and work of the choir.

Special Education Teacher, English, ELL, MCS Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV 12/1997 - 4/2007

Taught 6th-8th grade Resource English, 6th-8th grade MCS, 6th-8th grade ELL English and Math; participated in trainings to learn how to videotape and document assessments of Mentally Challenged students; write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs); maintain attendance, grades, student records, etc. utilizing GradePro, SASI, SEMS software.

Tradeshow Consultant AsHro & Eastern Art Arcade, Inc. Downers Grove, IL 8/97 - 8/02

Plan, organize, and coordinate all phases of product displays, exhibits, marketing, and promotional materials; responsible for achieving the perfect blend of design and effective marketing to buyers; design booth so visitors can navigate easily; use signs and graphics to focus visitor's attention; use product demonstrations for memorability.

Owner/Artisan Zawadi: Handcrafted Gifts & Apparel Las Vegas, NV 1/95 - Present

Own and operate a home-based handcrafted gift and apparel business, create original designs, manage all financial aspects; schedule displays, exhibits, and bookings; plan, organize, and coordinate all phases of product marketing and promotional materials; identify and locate potential sales venues.

Dean/Student Services & Director of Entry Level Program in Student Services Degree Program Bennett College Greensboro, NC 7/1992 - 6/1994

Provide administrative direction and supervision of programs and services in the Department of Residence Life. Health Services, the Belle Yearbook, Level II of the judiciary system and chair the Food Services Committee; chief volunteer officer for the Bennett College Health Care Services Project; developed and taught courses in the Entry-Level (degree) Program in Student Services.

Director of Student Activities and Conference Services Livingstone College Salisbury, NC 8/1991 -

6/1992

Planned and coordinated student activities, campus programs, weekly All College Assembly speakers and staff retreats; scheduled and approved use of campus facilities and services with campus police, business manager, residence life, physical plant and housekeeping staffs; developed a Conference Planner's Packet and Student Organizations and Advisors Handbook; assisted student organizations, faculty, staff, church, and community groups with logistical planning, publicity, and promotional materials, registration, program evaluation and follow-up of education events, conferences, seminars and workshops, advised Student Government Association; maintained records of registered student organizations and authorized their activities, projects and program.

Daphanne L. Thomas, Ph.D.

(Pronounced da-fawn')

820 Peachy Canyon Circle, Unit 101 ● Las Vegas, NV 89144 ● 702-***-**** ● *********@**********.***

References:

Derrick T. Carroll, Manager

Mental Health Initiative Program

702-***-**** / *************@*****.***

Rev. Edward C. Cooper, Pastor

Progressive Pilgrims Fellowship Church

702-***-**** / **********@*****.***

Pamela S. Farinas, Principal

Foerster Elementary School

713-***-**** / ********@**********.***

Barbara Hopkins, House Parent

Nevada Partnership with Homeless Youth

702-***-**** / *******@*****.***

John Gartman, Behavior Analyst

Chrysalis Nevada

702-***-**** / ****.*******@***********.***

Tasha Mickens, Regional Coordinator

The Children’s Cabinet

903-***-**** / *********@*****.***

James L. Ratcliff, Ph.D., CEO/Consultant

Performance Associates Consulting

719-***-**** / *********@*******************.***

Sherlene Simpson, LPN, Ombudsman

Office for Consumer Health Assistance

702-***-**** / ********@******.**.***

Melkeya Brown-Williams, Health Facilities Inspector 2

Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance

702-***-**** / *******@***.***

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