Experienced Director

Suzanne Thomson

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Fort Myers, FL 33908

Phone: 239-***-****

Email: ****************@***.***

QUALIFICATIONS

*Staff Training and Supervision

*Experience Working with Diverse Populations

*Excellent Oral and Written Communication

*Strategic Planning/Development/Evaluation/Community Relations

*Expertise in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

*Fundraising

EDUCATION

Doctoral Candidate: Majoring in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix, Graduating December 2008

Master’s of Science Degree, Major: Human Services Concentration: Organizational Management and Leadership, Springfield College

Bachelor of Science Degree, Major: Human Services Springfield College

EMPLOYMENT

6/08-pres. Transition Specialist: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Duties: Provide Supervision and Support for Individuals Transitioning into

Community Settings. Data Collection and Analysis, Program Evaluation, Case

Management Supervision, and Quality Management.

2/04-2/08 Program Director, CSS Day Rehabilitation: Vinfen, Boston, MA

Serving the individuals with disabilities in a medical model day program.

Duties: Case Management, Financial Oversight and Budget Development, Program Development, Recreational/Exercise Planning, Behavior Modification, Strategic Planning, Medical Oversight, Assessments, Community Relations, Community Education, Budgeting, Community Integration, Staff Supervision and Training, Administration, Scheduling, and Evaluation. Member of the Organization’s Steering Committee and Internal Review Committee.

2002-2004 Director of Residential and School Services, The May Institute, Boston

Serving children diagnosed with autism

Conducted Student Assessments, Community Relations, Licensing and Accreditation, Financial Oversight and Budgeting, Community Integration of Students, Staff Supervision, Implementation of Recreational Activities, Wrote and Implemented Behavior Plans, Behavior Modification, Data Collection and Analysis, Administration, Program Development, Facilitating Family and School Meetings, Student Advocacy, and Assisting Students with Reaching Individual Goals.

2001-2002 Assistant Teacher, Morris Elementary School (Temp Position)

Assisted special needs students with classes and socialization, prepared lesson plans, IEP implementation, portfolio development, and behavior modification.

1996-2001 Coordinator of Services, The Community Group

Conducted Individual Assessments, Grant Writing, Accreditation, Staff Supervision, Behavior Modification, Community Integration, Community Relations and Education, Individual Advocacy, Recreational Planning, Fiscal Management, and Overall Administration and Management of Several Programs throughout Boston.

Certified CP

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