CARLY R. RODERICK adw1jx@r.postjobfree.com 616-***-****

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Palm Coast FL 32164

Objective Apply my education, experience, and innovation to influence positive change and growth Education

May 2005 Michigan State University, East Lansing MI Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Language Arts Elementary Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood (ZA) and Language Arts (BX) Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching-coursework only no degree August 2009 Grand Rapids & Montcalm Community College, Greenville/Grand Rapids MI Nursing/Health Career prerequisite coursework-complete January 2015 Michigan State University, Online

Master in Special Education & Learning Disabilities-coursework only no degree Professional Experiences

Special Events & Marketing Coordinator 2020- current City of Venice, Venice FL

• Attend the city manager’s executive staff meetings to provide updates pertaining to projects, proposals, data, and goals.

• Manage use of public space including park reservations, special event planning, café/open air permits, food truck zoning compliance, and issue sign permits.

• Plan city sponsored events such as 4

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of July Fireworks, the Venice Holiday Parade, and Public Safety Day.

• Procure goods and services for city events, work with the legal team to review and revise contractual agreements with vendors, create and revise solicitations, schedule and facilitate planning meetings, and coordinate services across all city departments.

• Manage the special event permitting process; review applications, facilitate planning meetings, arrange city services, estimate costs, review required documents such as insurance policies for adequate coverage, execute final agreements, complete site visits, and conduct post event assessments. I also manage event calendars, social media, and assist with website content.

• Create and revise forms, policies, and procedures and incorporate current technology.

• Present to city council on projects I initiate.

• Respond to media requests for interviews and information regarding events and parks.

• Work closely with the Venice Police Department, FDOT, and the United States Coast Guard when an event impacts local roadways or will involve waterways/bridges.

• Act as the city liaison between city departments and local agencies and organizations such as Sarasota County, FPL, FDEP, FWC, UF/IFAS, FDOT, the Chamber of Commerce, Venice Community Center, William H. Jervey Jr. Public Library, Venice Main Street Inc. and others.

• Coordinate services with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources on events held at county maintained parks located within the city.

• Work with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to ensure ‘special’ use of grant funded properties satisfies the terms of management agreements and restrictive covenants.

• Act as the administrator of SeeClickFix, the system citizens use to report concerns to the city. I manage all user accounts, configure settings, and analyze data. I ensure issues are routed to the appropriate department or investigate and respond directly as needed.

• Assume responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant City Manager and the Public Information Officer which includes resolving complaints with businesses, managing the city website and social media accounts, writing and editing press releases, and communicating information to the public and staff.

Special Needs and Services Department Manager 2013-2018 Michigan Family Resources, Kent County MI

• Supervised and support staff development. Evaluate performance and complete performance appraisals, and conduct counseling. Interview, hire, and train new staff. Approve and enter staff schedules, absences, and paid time off using Ultra Time. Support Human Resources departmental policies and procedures.

• Built partnerships with our twenty Local Education Agencies, as well as with transportation departments and community organizations. Coordinate services and programming

• Managed expense accounts/budget, order supplies, and distribute to sites/staff

• Developed company policies and procedures and ensure all changes are encompassed in all aspects within the department. Train staff on updates and changes.

• Planned community events

• Evaluated/audited sites to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal guidelines

• Approved program applications, teacher lesson plans using Teaching Strategies GOLD Plus

• Data entry, record keeping, filing, running and analyzing reports for analysis and goal setting

• Completed Federal paperwork as well as state and agency specific paperwork for record keeping and proof of spending and ensure attention to detail and accuracy

• Communicated with families and staff verbally and through written communications

• Utilized several computer programs including Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Ultra Time, Child Plus online record keeping, and Teaching Strategies GOLD Business Owner September 2011-2013

A+ Teacher’s Touch Childcare, Cedar Springs MI

Ensured understanding and compliance of state licensing regulations

Kept accurate and up to date records pertaining to required information

Implemented infant, toddler, and preschool curriculums and assessments

Coordinated meals with the 4C’s Child and Adult Care Food Program

Created written communications for families on a regular basis

Managed marketing, advertising, and business expenses Reading Intervention Specialist August 2010-August 2011 Lincoln Heights Elementary, Greenville MI

Implemented reading interventions to small groups of children in grades K-4.

Utilized reading programs such as the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program, Reaching All Readers, and REWARDS.

Tracked, studied, and reported child progression towards literacy goals. Elementary Teacher Preschool from September 2006-May 2007, Kindergarten August 2007-August 2008 Cedar Trails Elementary, Cedar Springs MI

Implemented differentiated instruction to meet all students’ needs.

Designed, planned, and implemented developmentally appropriate activities and routines.

Communicated with families regularly and kept them well informed through newsletters, work samples, notes, phone calls, conferences, and report cards.

Implemented the curriculum which includes all domains of learning in addition to Zoo-phonics and Handwriting Without Tears.

Hosted and participated in classroom and school wide events. Served on the Diversity Committee.

Worked as a team with other teachers and a teacher assistant to plan and grow professionally. Supervisor/ Site Teacher August 2005-August 2006

Eight CAP Head Start at Oakwood Elementary School, Portland, MI

Designed, planed, and implemented activities, routines, and daily schedule for children 3 to 4 years of age according to the Creative Curriculum standards.

Created online portfolios, assessments, and lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum.

Supervised the teacher assistant, center assistant, bus assistant, and classroom volunteers.

Helped to provide social, financial, and support services for families.

Conducted home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and monthly parent and staff meetings.

Completed and organize paperwork for Eight CAP as well as for federal funding.

Communicated with families through my weekly newsletter and by telephone.

Assisted in the interviewing process of future employees.

Created and managed daily learning activities

Other Work Experience:

Customer Service Representative at Fastenal, Greenville MI May 2007-August 2007 Customer Service/Clerk Malone’s Marathon Log Cabin, Greenville, MI Summers May 2001-August 2003 Server at Victoria’s Mercantile, Greenville, MI March 1996 – September 1996 Professional Development:

Florida Department of Transportation FDOT Intermediate Traffic Control Certification 2021-2024

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training 2020 (IS-00100.c & IS-00700.b)

Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) Member 2020

Mental Health/Disabilities Networking Group, 2015

CLASS Reliability Certification 2016

Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, Rockford Community Education May 2013

Leadership Training 2013

Kent Regional 4C Program Administration for Early Childhood March 2013

Ultra Time Training 2013

Creative Curriculum GOLD training 2013

PRIDE Training 2012

Zoo Phonics 2007

Hand Writing Without Tears 2007

Creative Curriculum training 2005

Four Blocks certification (30hours), March 2005

Trained in the 9 Essentials of Love and Logic, August 2004-December 2004

Fire Up Conferences, October 2004 and March 2005

Special Needs Seminar, April 2004

Honors and Achievements:

State Licensing requirements for Family Childcare August 2011-2014

Deans List Dean’s List Michigan State University, GRCC, MCC all semesters

Sharon K. McKenzie Cotterman Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education, May 2004

Helen Takken Brink Scholarship, May 2003

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