Vanessa Krause
Sherwood,AR
Summary
Adept at driving project success and team efficiency, the work at Partners for Inclusive Communities at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville strengthened experience in budget administration and cross-functional coordination. Leveraging strong relationship-building skills, allowed staff to ensured cost-effective project execution, achieving notable on-time completion rates. My approach combines strategic thinking with a keen attention to detail, fostering stakeholder satisfaction and program excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
State Level Family Support Partner Coordinator
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed job descriptions and interview rubrics to ensure objectivity, fairness, and minimize bias in the interviewing and job offer process.
- Collaborated with administration to interview candidates in 4 areas around the state.
- Developed protocol for Family Support Partners job duties and execution of those duties, including development of program paperwork. Adapted as needed through feedback from families (customers).
- Developed evaluation and program fidelity checklist.
- Trained Family Support Partners in conducting assessments, home visits, working with families, collaborating with local providers, and in maintaining database integrity, providing ongoing support, feedback, and direction.
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to support 60+ kids and families in 4 areas of the state strengthening the family unit, teaching families to navigate difficult behaviors using a Universal Protocol, and other community based resources.
Project Director
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for 5 team members.
- Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of projects.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated quarterly and final status reports to meet milestones.
- Directed project design functions, developed presentations and conversed with over 100 stakeholders.
- Developed and identified 29 resources to improve workforce strategies including recruitment and retention of Direct Support Professionals
- Developed and implemented project plan and budget to ensure successful execution.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Analyzed evaluation data to identify areas of improvement and effectiveness of product developed.
Positive Behavior Support Specialist and Trainer
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Trained over 175 staff from 40+ Community Based Developmental Disability Providers in Arkansas as Positive Behavior Support Specialist.
- Scheduled trainings dates and locations, advertised training opportunities via email, social media, and direct contact with disability organizations.
- Maintained a spreadsheet of registration information, sent out training confirmation information, and tracked attendance in accordance of DDS/Medicaid/PASSE and training requirements.
- Facilitated trainings in line with adult education principals and methods.
- Conducted training evaluations, analyzed evaluation data and modified training content to address concerns from evaluations.
- Participated in meetings with DDS and Medicaid to stay up-to-date on policy changes that would impact training. Modified training based on DDS/Medicaid/PASSE policy changes.
Program Director
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
08.2005 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with Program Staff to research grant funding opportunities.
- Wrote grants to secure and maintain funding for the Arkansas Disability & Health Program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Developed budget narratives, work activities and timelines, evaluation components and process.
- Networked and collaborated with over 200 stakeholders (individuals with disabilities, disability provider organizations, their staff, and communities) annually around the state to implement 10 health education curricula, training on over 25 topics as well as policy, systems and environmental changes to make the healthy option a default.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Evaluated program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Promoted an inclusive environment by actively engaging diverse populations in all aspects of programming.
- Communicated regularly with over 150 stakeholders annually, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Negotiated 3to 4 program contracts and agreements annually to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Bolstered program sustainability by securing 5 grants and developing partnerships with external organizations.
- Developed and managed program budgets, optimizing resource allocation to meet strategic objectives.
- Maintained a program Advisory Board of 15 stakeholders that provided strategic planning, networking and relationship building, and knowledge sharing with each other and program staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Little Rock06-2001
Master of Arts - Psychology And Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville06-1993
Skills
- Budget administration
- Project management
- Documentation and reporting
- Stakeholder relations
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Self motivation
Timeline
State Level Family Support Partner Coordinator
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
04.2024 - 03.2025
Project Director
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
03.2023 - 09.2024
Positive Behavior Support Specialist and Trainer
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
04.2022 - 09.2024
Program Director
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
08.2005 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Master of Arts - Psychology And Rehabilitation Science
Arkansas Tech University
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