WANDA J. MERRIWEATHER

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Huntersville, NC 28078 advjix@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVES

To obtain a challenging position utilizing my work, community, and educational experiences that positively impacts the lives of others, empowers women and children, and fosters an environment that ends the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Twenty plus years of experience working in domestic violence and sexual assault. Strong leadership in management, fund development, office administration, supervision, financial operation, grant compliance and budget development. Exceptional leadership in team building, teaching, facilitating, and building effective teams. Strong communications skills both written/oral as well as the ability to problem solve. Knowledge and experience with current computer applications, experience with policy and legislation and working with community partners.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts Degree in Education: Concentration in: Curriculum and Instruction,

1998, Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management, 1990, Tusculum University, Greeneville, Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

First Step, Wayne, MI

Director of Programs 7/1/18 – 12/31/2022

In this role as the Director of Programs, I provide oversight for all the agency’s direct service programs. Provide day to day line management to program coordinators. Evaluate and manage employee performance, training, and development.

Develops the policies of the organization and has the final authority to implement directives and approved courses of action.

Reviews the budget of the organization; coordinates with the Finance Director and prepares the operation timetable with respect to the set funds disbursement schedule.

Initiates process improvement as a collaborative effort between management and staff.

Represents the organization in the community during presentations to discuss the organization’s vision, purpose, and strategy of the organization.

Provide staff supervision for program coordinators, Transitional Housing Advocate and Front Desk Administrative Assistant.

Provide staff trainings and evaluations

Review grants and provide oversight for the quality assurance standards.

Program Coordinator 11/5/12-7/1/2018

In this role as a Program Coordinator, I provided oversight for the Non-Residential Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs, Transitional Supported Housing Program.

-Provide Supervision to nine staff

-Oversight and management of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Transitional Housing Programs

-Coordinate Work with Police Department in 35 cities

-Provided staff in-service and trainings

-Program and staff evaluations

-Provide oversight with Grant Compliance

Community & Home Supports, Inc., Detroit, Michigan

Supervisor, Housing Services 11/18/2009 – 10/31/2012

As the Supervisor of Housing Services at Community & Home Supports, I provided day to day operation of the organization. We served Detroit and its surrounding communities by providing financial assistance, supportive services, and counseling to individuals and families experiencing housing crises.

-Supervision

-Operation of the Housing Department and Staff

-Provided orientation and training to new staff

-Oversight of budget and grants

YWCA of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Housing Advocate 1/2004 – 11/1/2009

Develop a comprehensive program as the program supervisor and the housing advocate. Work with the community to address the issues of domestic abuse and sexual violence that hurt individuals, families. Supervised shelter staff and was responsible for the housing program.

-Housing advocacy/resource

-Client file audit/maintenance

-Case Management

-Crisis calls

Program Supervisor

-Supervision 1/2001- 1/2004

-Oversight and management of domestic violence shelter

-Managed departmental budget

-Adhered to Accreditation rules and regulations

-Provided staff in-service, trainings and staff evaluations

-Community presentations and working with community partners

-Volunteer/intern recruitment and training

YWCA of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Director of Social Services 6/2000 -1/2001

The Director of Social Services provided oversight of the domestic violence, sexual assault, transitional housing and counseling programs. Work closely with management and staff to improve work relationships within the community and with community partners.

-Supervised staff

-Managed departmental budget

-Provided staff in-service and trainings

-Public speaking

-Crisis calls response

Roane State Community College, Harriman, Tennessee

Job Skills Specialist 10/1998 – 5/2000

Responsible for leading the workforce network development welfare-to-work team in working with establishing community partners to development a training skills program for low income participants and marginalized communities.

-Provided job skill trainings

-Provide supervision and training for staff

Knoxville Area Urban League, Knoxville, Tennessee Workforce Development & Technology Center Manager 12/1997 – 7/1998

Provide oversight of the Technology Center. Provided new technology and ideas to the

community to better reach clients who was looking to enhance their skill to help them find employment.

-Supervised staff

-Managed departmental budget

-Provided staff in-service and trainings

Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, Tennessee Training Manager 10/1987 – 9/1997

As the training manager in the Human Resources Center for Continuing Education, I was responsible for trainings that helped the advancement of technology systems, products, and services. I was responsible for the supervision of twenty-two trainers.

Special EEOC Program Coordinator

Provided oversight of investigation of EEOC complaints. Conducted interviews an

Improve performance and productivity within the company.

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