Dawn V. Chapla

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South Bend, IN *6614

574-***-****

adwlis@r.postjobfree.com

Employment Opportunities

I recently lost my husband. Since becoming widowed I began looking to return to the workforce in a more substantial way. I am the mother of a 44-year-old developmentally disabled son who currently works two days per week at Logan Industries. I have experience working in multiple environments over the last 40 years. I have worked with many people and have broad experience both in managing and implementing programs and initiatives. I am looking to be of service and positive assistance to the place I will work.

Education

James W, Riley High School, South Bend. Graduation, June, 197 College Prep over many decades.

Attended multiple classes in Continuing Ed, and College Credits at various Educational Institutions during my forty-year career.

1970’s- IUSB High School College Program: “Intro to Music Theory”

Southwestern Michigan College: “Intro to Yoga”

1980’s IUSB Continuing Ed: “Effective Supervisory Leadership”

Black Lake UAW Training Center: “Employee Assistance Certification”

1990’s- IUSB Continuing Ed: “Intro to Microsoft, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher”

2000’s The Grantsmanship Center “Certified Grant Writer” 20 years of experience – Awarded over Two million dollars in grants and funding written and coordinated.

Trained and utilized multiple software programs from federal, state, and private organizations to track and oversee programmatic outcomes and services.

2010’- University of Iowa School of Social Work “Certified Family Development Provider and Trainer.” University of Notre Dame School of Business “Intro to Supervisory Leadership,”

15 years of Advanced Certification in the IRS Volunteer Free Tax Prep Program, with15 years Program and Site Leadership experience and two years certification in Health Savings Prep,

2019-2020 Substitute Paraprofessional SBCSC, Wilson Primary Substitute Teacher/Building Sub until pandemic closure.

Experience

May 13, 1974 – April 24,1995

AM General Corp. And member of UAW Local 5

April 25.1998-March 2018

United Way of St. Joseph County, Director of Labor and Community Services

Sept, 2019 SBCSC-March 2020

Substitute Paraprofessional SBCSC, Wilson Primary Substitute Teacher/Building Sub until pandemic closure.

January 3,2022-present

Forte Residential Direct Services Aide, I took this job assisting my disabled son during the Covid Pandemic - 10 hours weekly

Highlights of Work-Successful Grant Writer, Program Director, Administrator, Quality Control, Fund Raiser, Trainer, w/ strong Communication Skills, Material Control, Repair, Manufacturing

Strengths-Good people skills, and trained in listening and speaking effectively. Strong leadership skills and dedicated to my tasks. Hard worker and not afraid to take on challenges.

Challenges: I walk slowly and some days need a cane to walk distances. I have no problems with desk work. I would like part time work but am willing to accept full time work.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Chapla