Executive Director Employment Specialist

DIANA L. SHINALL

**** ****** ***** *****, ******* WI 53718

608-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFILE

● Excellent presentation, management, leadership, and communication skills

● Twenty plus years’ experience in community working with diverse populations

● Strong background in employment and training and workforce development, especially with disadvantaged population and individuals with multiple barriers

EMPLOYMENT

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LUSSIER COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 2021- 2023 PROVIDE DAY TO DAY GUIDANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER. MANAGE STAFF AND ALL PROGRAMMING THAT IS PROVIDED AT THE CENTER., BUDGETS AND ALL ASPECTS OF OPERATIONS AT THE CENTER. RESPOND TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY AS THE NEEDS ARISE.

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN 2018- 2021 PROVIDE SOFT SKILLS TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS WITHIN 53704 ZIP CODE OF MADISON OVER A 7 WEEK TRAINING COURSE TOWARDS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. PROVIDING MENTORING AND EMPLOYMENT FOLLOW ALONG FOR STUDENTS OF THE PROGRAM PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, INDEPENDENT 2015-2018

Assist persons with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, and retaining employment. Provide consultation to small businesses to develop business plans, budgets, and other services related to small business start-up. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TJS SUPPORT BROKERAGE FIRM, INC. 1999-2015 Founder and Executive Director of Madison Apprenticeship Program (MAP, a pre-apprenticeship life skills training program for disadvantaged youth and adults in Madison, Wisconsin). Provided overall management for organization including budget, staffing, Board development and management, curriculum development, outreach, fundraising, and instruction. Collaborated with multiple partners including Madison School District, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

(DVR), Madison College, and South Central Workforce Development Board (WDB) as well as numerous other community-based organizations.

SUPPORT BROKER, INDEPENDENT 1999-2015

Selected and coordinated services for developmentally disabled consumers. Ensured safety of consumers. Advocated for beneficial services. Worked with a variety of agencies within community to help meet needs of consumers. SERVICE COORDINATOR, STATE OF INDIANA 1996-1999

Coordinated services for developmentally disabled customers. Worked with a variety of agencies to ensure the safety and stability of the consumers. Completed documentation of financial needs and worked collaboratively with teams. TB COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER, CITY OF GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1993-1996 Responsible for monitoring individuals who were diagnosed with Tuberculosis and overseeing medical compliancy. Taught medication for treatment and side effects of required medications. Served as community liaison to prevent further spread of disease. Worked with area schools to provide assistance with testing. EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Communication Concordia University, Madison, WI 2003 Licensed Practical Nurse Dawson Technical Institute, Chicago, IL 1986

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