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Kaysha Jackson
PMP
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Accomplished, Bilingual and engaging professional well-versed in running programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director, Community and Economic Developme
West Virginia State University
Charleston, United States
05.2021 - Current
- Oversee development and delivery of high impact non-formal education programs in areas of local and regional economic development, tourism and recreation development, nature-based economic development, business retention and expansion, Main Street revitalization, and entrepreneurial development targeted to minority and underserved individuals and communities in WV.
- Develop program plans which meet needs of WVSU Extension clientele, are consistent with WVSUES mission, and conform to policies and objectives of West Virginia State University and WVSU Research and Development Corporation.
- Employ comprehensive program planning with ongoing involvement from Research and Public Service administrators, advisory committee members, stakeholders, and university faculty & staff in order to identify priority community needs.
- Promote team efforts in cross-program, multi-disciplinary, statewide, and multi-state priority issues.
- Assist in creation and evaluation of informal educational programs, products, and research initiatives with Extension Specialists, Research Specialists, and other curricular and program staff members.
- Assist in recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of personnel, as well as implementation of corrective actions, as needed.
- Identify, create, and implement plan to meet professional development needs with staff.
- Provide leadership for formation and operation of program teams, evaluating budgetary needs, and conducting periodic reviews, as needed, in order to address changing program priorities.
- Assist in implementation of USDA NIFA Plan of Work and completion of Annual Report of Accomplishments.
- Provide leadership for programmatic resource development and management by proactively seeking external funding opportunities, writing grants, and managing budgets
- Identify funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate development and submission of grant proposals
- Responsibly deploy and fulfill reporting requirements of federal and extramural resources.
- Ensure CED compliance with USDA NIFA Civil Rights regulations.
Extension Agent
West Virginia State University
Charleston, WV
01.2015 - Current
- Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring community volunteers, trained teachers and parents, as well as students from education department of WVSU.
- Planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Proactively seek and obtain extramural funding to support youth initiatives.
- Manage budget line items as they relate to youth initiatives.
- Manage grants and contracts related to youth initiatives.
- Provide field expertise to community and partners as well as Serve on community boards and committees.
- Participate in community events, Develop community correspondences.
Program Coordinator, Transitional Living
West Virginia State University
Charleston, WV
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised Resident Assistants, student workers and any contracted service providers.
- Planed, developed, implemented, and assessed programs, curriculums, and products.
- Actively participated in program delivery process for university stakeholders.
- Kept abreast of scientific and applied research on pertinent areas of human development.
- Worked collaboratively with WVSU staff to participate in interdisciplinary programs, as well as, external agency and university partners.
- Proactively identified appropriate extramural funding program.
- Directed and coordinated individual budgets for position inclusive of monitoring of grant funds obtained and expended and meeting any requisite reporting requirements.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies, in order to expand program resources.
- Gathered and organized all printed materials required for program participation. Maintain accurate records on program activities, participants, volunteers, and evaluations in accordance with policy.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Foster Care Home Resource Coordinator
NECCO
Charleston, WV
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised and provided guidance to seven case managers who recruited foster families.
- Conducted home studies for potential foster families.
- Developed and presented trainings for foster families.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Maintained files and certifications and provided parenting classes while ensuring all policies and procedures were being followed.
- Developed and maintained several community partnerships and public relations.
- Focused on child therapeutic interventions techniques and quality care providing interventions and de-escalation to youth/adults.
- Acted as liaison between State DCBS and PCC agencies.
Lead Counselor Supervisor
Charleston Treatment Center …………………………………….....………………...
Charleston, WV
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Supervised counseling staff of 6 and ensured appropriate assistance.
- Oversee client services and ensure compliance with established program standards and service delivery objectives.
- Recruit, orient, train, schedule and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
- Facilitate group treatment and in-service trainings to staff as needed.
- Maintain compliance with state regulations, CARF standards, agency policies and procedures.
Counselor
Charleston Treatment Center …………………………………….....……………………..
Charleston, WV
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Initiate discharge planning, determine client needs, refer clients to appropriate program and services.
- Provided program orientation, completed screenings and bio-psychosocial assessments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in accordance with State and Federal standard.
- Provide individual, couples, and family counseling, provided group counseling with focus on early recovery, relapse prevention, 12 Steps, anxiety, and stress management.
- Implement domestic violence data collection and provided statistical information, data and reports to others on operation of services and prevalence of domestic violence.
Education
B.S - Therapeutic Recreation
West Virginia State University
Institute WV 05.2008 - 05.2008
Skills
Good telephone etiquette
Software
Certification
Certified Project Management Professional
Timeline
Program Director, Community and Economic Developme
West Virginia State University
05.2021 - Current
Extension Agent
West Virginia State University
01.2015 - Current
Program Coordinator, Transitional Living
West Virginia State University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Foster Care Home Resource Coordinator
NECCO
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Counselor Supervisor
Charleston Treatment Center …………………………………….....………………...
01.2010 - 01.2014
B.S - Therapeutic Recreation
West Virginia State University
05.2008 - 05.2008
Counselor
Charleston Treatment Center …………………………………….....……………………..
01.2008 - 01.2010
TESOL- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages -
Certified Project Management Professional
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