Experience
Children's Home Society of Florida  September 2014 - Present
Children's Home + Aid   April 2007 - September 2014
Fostering Results   2003 - 2005
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1998 - 2003
Ounce of Prevention Fund  1995 - 1998

Skills
Child Welfare, Non-profits, Social Services, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Mental Health, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Grants, Adolescents, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Community Development, Organizational..., Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Government, Policy, Board Relations, Program Development, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Training, Budgets

Education
University of Chicago   1994 — 1996
Master's degree, Public Policy Analysis

Colorado College   1987 — 1991
BA, Political Science

Experience
Monster Energy Company  October 2013 - Present
Monster Energy  October 2012 - October 2013
Monster Energy  January 2012 - November 2012
Monster Beverage Company   April 2005 - March 2012
Monster Energy  May 2004 - May 2005
Power Distributing, LLC  January 2001 - January 2004
Prepaid Legal Services, Inc  January 1996 - January 2001
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 1990 - January 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Sales Management, Grocery, Retail, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Management, Guerrilla Marketing, Negotiation, Team Building, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Budgets, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Key Account Management

Education
Aurora University   1988 — 1990
Master, Social Work

Northern Illinois University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology

Experience
Elgin Community College  October 2011 - Present
Haske & Haske, P.C.   May 2010 - Present
Administer Justice  September 2009 - August 2011
Winthrop & Weinstine  2008 - 2009
National Arbitration Forum  2006 - 2006
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2005 - July 2005

Skills
Litigation, Legal Assistance, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Property Law, Estate Planning, Contract Negotiation, Editing, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute..., Litigation Support, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Legal Advice, Motions

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2005 — 2008
J.D.

Belmont University   2001 — 2004
B.A., English

Elgin High School   1997 — 2001

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 2015 - Present
IL Department of Children & Family Services   July 1999 - Present

Skills
Leadership Development, Training, Social Services, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Program Development

Education
Aurora University   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Social Work

Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Child Development

Experience
Oregon Elementary School   August 2012 - Present
Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal, IL   January 2011 - May 2012
Illinois State University  January 2010 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Art Education, K-12, Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Visual Arts, Community Outreach, Adobe Photodeluxe, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Group Presentations, Broadcast Writing, Broadcast Production, Graphic Design, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Art, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Illinois State University   2009 — 2012
Masters of Science, Art Education

Western Illinois University   2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Art, Broadcasting/Art

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2011 - Present
Department of Child Services  November 2010 - April 2011
Department of Child Services  January 2004 - October 2010
Catholic Charities Diocese of Peoria  October 2001 - January 2004

Skills
Social Services, Child Welfare, Program Development, Event Planning, Policy, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Government, Community Outreach, Child Protective..., Mental Health, Adoption, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Youth Development, Program Evaluation, Grants, Community Engagement, Report Writing, Equality, Children's Rights, Community Corrections, Family Services, Youth Work, Post Traumatic Stress, Foster Care, Event Planner, positive influence, foster parent

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2004 — 2008
Master of Social Work, Social Work

Indiana State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Recreation & Sport Management: Therapuetic Recreation Specialist

North Vermillion H. S.   1993 — 1997
High School Diploma

Experience
Go Kids, Inc   February 2000 - Present
NFIVC   January 1999 - February 2000
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois   September 1984 - December 1998
Catholic Charities of Peoria, IL  July 1978 - September 1984
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 1971 - June 1978

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Board Development, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Grants, Public Relations, Non-profit..., Community Development, Event Management, Organizational..., Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Philanthropy, Research

Education
Harvard Business School
Post Graduate Certificate, Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management

University of Illinois Springfield   1975 — 1981
Master's degree, Human Development Counseling

Illinois State University   1966 — 1971
B.S.Ed, Psychology

Experience
Creative Solutions. Pamela Wendt Counseling Inc.   March 2014 - Present
Kevin Elliott Counseling  2009 - May 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 1998 - December 2008
Catholic Social Services  May 1995 - May 1998

Skills
Family Therapy, Mental Health, Play Therapy, Clinical Research, Child Welfare, EMDR, Public Speaking, Art Therapy, Parent Education, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Case Management, CBT

Education
Illinois State University   1999 — 2002
Master of Science (MS), Art Therapy and Counseling

University of Illinois   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Clinical Psychology

Experience
Kaiser Permanente  August 2010 - Present
LorM Consulting   June 2010 - August 2010
Guidance Software  September 2008 - March 2010
Teledyne Controls  July 2007 - September 2008
Home Depot Corporation / Expo Design Center   October 2004 - July 2007
Raytheon  May 2004 - September 2004
Management and Training Corporation  August 2002 - May 2004
National-Louis University  August 2000 - August 2002
Dow Corning  March 1999 - July 2000
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   October 1995 - September 1998

Skills
Succession Planning, Recruiting, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Program Management, Talent Management, Interviews, HR Policies, Management, Human Resources, Performance Management, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Training, Consulting, Compensation, Career Counseling, Onboarding

Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago   2002 — 2004
Master of Science

Illinois State University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Matlins Financial Consulting Inc.   January 1983 - Present
Placo Inc.   1977 - 1983
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1973 - 1976
Illinois Bureau of the Budget   1971 - 1973
NYC Board of Education  1968 - 1970

Skills
Alternative Investments, Investments, Asset Managment, Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning, Equities, Series 7, Financial Services, Hedge Funds, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Asset Allocation, Finance, Investment Advisory, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Mergers, Asset Management, Corporate Governance, Management, Wealth Management, Financial Risk, Banking, Budgets, Mutual Funds, Securities, Bloomberg, Fixed Income, Options, Investment Banking, Hedging, Bonds, Trading, Derivatives, Financial Advisory, Strategy, Fund Of Funds, Venture Capital

Education
Cornell University   1970 — 1972
Master of Science (MS), Managerial Economics and Demography

University of Virginia   1964 — 1968
BA with Honors, Government and Foreign Affairs, Phi Beta Kappa

Scarsdale High School

Experience
Illinois department of Children and Family Services   September 2011 - Present
Rock Island County  August 1994 - August 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Trials, Westlaw, Hearings, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Public Policy, Administrative Law, Legal Issues, Government, Legislative Relations

Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law   1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor, Law

Illinois State University   1973 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Loyola University Health System  January 2014 - Present
Resolute Consulting LLC  December 2012 - May 2013
Resolute Consulting LLC  January 2012 - December 2012
The Boston Consulting Group  September 2011 - January 2012
Chicago Public Schools  February 2011 - June 2011
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2011 - April 2011
Metropolitan Family Services  October 2010 - December 2010
Enlace Chicago  February 2010 - April 2010
Kaleidoscope 4 Kids   2009 - 2010
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Program Management, Community Outreach, Research, Non-profits

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College   2013 — 2013
CNA Certificate

University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Psychology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2009

Experience
Dominican University  January 2014 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2011 - Present
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center  January 2006 - July 2011

Skills
Teaching, Program Development, Community Outreach, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Nonprofits, Psychology, Grant Writing, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Crisis Intervention, ICASA sexual abuse..., Domestic Violence...

Education
Dominican University   2011 — 2012
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Loyola University Chicago
Master of Social Work (MSW), Phd candidate

Experience
City of Mesa  April 2015 - Present
Chicago CAC   December 2009 - November 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2002 - October 2003

Skills
Community Outreach, Forensic Analysis, Investigation, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Courts, Grant Writing, Government, Law Enforcement, Social Services, Criminal Justice, Program Development

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1991 — 1993
Master's Degree, Social Work

Arizona State University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Experience
Child Care Giver  November 2011 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   September 2011 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Children and Family Servies   2011 - 2012
Child Care Giver  January 2009 - January 2011
Charlotte Russe  January 2007 - January 2009

Education
Governors State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Social Work

Governor State University – University
Bachelor of Social Work

Hinsdale South High School
High School Diploma

Moraine Valley Community College

Experience
Starbucks  June 2013 - December 2014
Teen Living Programs  August 2013 - May 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   August 2012 - May 2013
Advantage Sales & Marketing  June 2010 - April 2013
Communities In Schools  September 2009 - May 2012
Aurora University Campus Public Safety   May 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Baking, Case Management, Social Services, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, Training, Research, Leadership Development, Adolescents, Child Welfare, Working With Children, Team Leadership, Organization, Punctual, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2013 — 2014
Master of Social Work (MSW), Child and Family

Aurora University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work

King College Prep. High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
IlliniCare Health Plan, Inc.   August 2013 - Present
Northern Illinois University  September 2010 - May 2013
Infant-Parent Institute   September 2009 - September 2010
McKesson  April 2006 - July 2009
Rainbow Hospice  April 2006 - December 2007
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois  November 2004 - December 2005
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois  November 2004 - December 2005
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   July 2003 - November 2004
The Women's Center  September 1999 - September 2003

Skills
Microsoft Word, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Treatment, Training, PowerPoint, Social Services, Customer Service, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Leadership, Program Development, Management, Team Building, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Strategic Planning, Psychology, Case Management, Policy, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Program Management, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Outlook, Public Speaking, Time Management, Grants, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Research, Public Relations, CPR Certified, Editing, Community Development, Home Care, Counseling Psychology, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Networking, Budgets, Marketing, Medicaid, Family Therapy

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1999 — 2002
BS, MSW, Social Work

Columbia College Chicago   1993 — 1996
journalism/ media management

Experience
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest  August 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   March 2015 - August 2015
City of Chicago Law Department  May 2014 - August 2014
Equip for Equality  January 2014 - May 2014
Illinois Attorney General's Office  August 2013 - December 2013
BPI - Chicago  May 2013 - August 2013
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)   August 2009 - August 2012
Global Fund for Children  June 2009 - August 2009
Nevada Board of Regents & Office of the Chancellor   July 2008 - May 2009
Oral History Research Center   August 2006 - November 2008

Education
Northwestern University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (cum laude)

University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2004 — 2009
B.A. (summa cum laude), English & Political Science, Minors: Communication Studies & Theater

London Metropolitan University   2006 — 2006
Play Structure & Analysis, Acting for Stage

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2015 - Present
Oasis Empowerment Zone   December 2009 - Present
The Princess Within Foundation   2008 - Present
Support Services Development Corporation   May 1993 - Present
Illinois Department of Human Services  July 2007 - June 2012
Compass Personal Development Network   September 2010 - 2011
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2001 - July 2007

Skills
Cpr Certified Instructor, State of Illinois..., Certified CPI Instructor, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Non-profits, Staff Development, Leadership, Training, Program Development, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Services, Coaching, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Networking, Policy, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Team Building, Program Evaluation, Management, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, Psychotherapy, Government, Research, Public Relations, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Career Counseling, Program Management, Grant Writing, Cpr Certified, Community Development, Grants, Motivational Speaking, Case Management, Resume Writing

Education
University of Phoenix   2008 — 2015
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Chicago State University   1992 — 1994
M.S. ED., Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago   1981 — 1986
Bachelors, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law

Lindblom Tech High School   1977 — 1981
High School Diploma

Experience
Circle of Self®   October 2009 - Present
Circle of Self Whole Person Transformation   October 2009 - Present
Integrated Energy Therapy/Whole Person Counseling   1998 - 2015
Holos University Graduate Seminary   2002 - 2007
Vision Creativity and Intuition/Medial Intuition Program   2000 - 2001
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago  1985 - 1986
Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Center   1982 - 1985
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1980 - 1983
LaSalle County Easter Seal   1979 - 1980
LaSalle County Mental Health   March 1979 - July 1979

Skills
Personal Growth..., Gestalt Therapy, Bioenergetics, Counseling, Grief Counseling, Veterans Counseling, Gestalt, Personal Development, Psychotherapy, Treatment, Group Therapy, Psychology, Lifestyle, Mental Health, CBT, Training, Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, Career Counseling, Chronic Pain, Relaxation, Energy Healing, Meditation, Wellbeing, Program Development, Psychological Testing, Reiki, Child Development, Veterans, Coaching, Holistic Health, Pain Management, Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Post Traumatic Stress, Clinical Psychology, Yoga, Chronic Illness, Mindfulness, Wellness, Therapists, Life Transitions, Cognition, Alternative Medicine, Anger Management, Phobias, Mental Health Counseling, Self-esteem, Adolescents, Hypnotherapy

Education
Holos University Graduate Seminary   2002 — 2002
Ordination, Pastoral Studies/Counseling

Holos University Graduate Seminary   2001 — 2002
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Energy Medicine

Greenwich University   1996 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Energy Medicine

Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus   1981 — 1982
Clinical Psychology

Illinois State University   1976 — 1978
MS, Clinical Psychology

Fayetteville State University   1972 — 1975
BS, Psychology

Experience
ThinkShift Social Innovation Collaborative of the DeBruce Foundation   August 2014 - Present
ICFI and U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top Reform Support Network   2011 - 2014
American Institutes for Research, Federal Statistics Program, Washington, D.C.   2006 - 2011
Higher Education Group of Washington D.C.   August 2009 - July 2010
American Institutes for Research  1998 - 2006
Minnesota Department Education   1996 - 1998
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1994 - 1996
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1993 - 1994
Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget  1992 - 1994
Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget  1989 - 1992

Skills
Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Non-profits, Capacity Building, Writing, Grants, Educational Research, Economics, Report Writing, Technical Writing, Supervisory Skills, Government, Public Speaking, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Policy, Higher Education, Team Leadership, Outcomes Research, Dashboards, International Education, Mentoring, Education, Data Analysis, Program Management, Award Winning Public..., Organizational..., Presentation Coaching, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Leadership, Grant Writing, Project Management, Economic Development, Stata, SPSS, Education Policy, Survey Design, Research Design, Survey Research, Data Collection, Training, Technical Assistance, Quantitative Analytics, International Relations, Literature Reviews

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1984 — 1986
MS, Economics

Illinois Wesleyan University   1980 — 1984
BA, Economics, French

Aarhus Katedralskole   1979 — 1980

Experience
Oregon Health Authority, Medical Assistance Programs, Office of Client and Community Services   September 2013 - Present
Oregon School-Based Health Care Network   2010 - September 2013
Elizabeth Thielman, Consultant   May 2000 - March 2010
Sacagawea Health Center   January 2005 - June 2008
Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center   October 2002 - August 2003
State Office for Services to Children and Families, Oregon Dept. of Human Services   July 1997 - January 2000
American Public Human Services Association  October 1993 - June 1997
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 1992 - July 1993

Skills
Certificate in Mediation, Fundraising, Spanish, Community Outreach, Grants, Capacity Building, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Social Services, Strategic Planning, Coalitions, Government, Community Organizing, Qualitative Research, Policy, Research, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Editing, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Youth Development, Community Engagement, Program Management, Public Policy, Event Planning

Education
School of Social Service Administration, The University of Chicago   1989 — 1991
MA, Social Service Administration

University of Chicago   1985 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Blackburn College   1982 — 1984

Experience
Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection  April 2014 - July 2015
Illinois Department of Human Rights  January 2010 - April 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   December 2007 - December 2010
Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes  March 2007 - December 2007
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   August 1997 - December 2007
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202  January 2007 - September 2007
Indian Prairie School District #204  January 2007 - September 2007
Naperville Community Unit School District 203  January 2007 - September 2007
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 1992 - August 1997
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 1991 - May 1992

Skills
Customer Service, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Program Development, Employment..., Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Conflict Resolution, Settlement Agreements, Human Rights, Human Resources, Child Welfare..., Complaint Investigations, EEO Investigations, Medical Social Work, Child Welfare, Accreditation, Quality Assurance, Social Work, Social Services, Mental Health Counseling, Child Development, Therapists, High School & College..., High School & College..., Coaching Baseball, Adolescents

Education
Aurora University   1998 — 2004
Master of Social Work, Child Welfare, Hospital Administration

Azusa Pacific University   1987 — 1987
General Studies

Northeastern Illinois University   1984 — 1984
General Studies

North Park University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major: Speech Communication, Minor: Physical Education, 6-12 Secondary Teaching Sequence

Contra Costa College   1976 — 1978
General Studies

California State University Stanislaus   1975 — 1975
General Studies

Experience
Performance Matters Consulting Group, LLC   2008 - Present
Chrysalis Consulting Group  December 2010 - Present
St. Martin de Porres House of Hope   August 2008 - Present
COA (Council for Accreditation of Children and Family Services)   January 2001 - Present
The Children's Place Association  August 2011 - January 2013
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   March 2004 - July 2008
Mary Crane Center  March 2002 - February 2004

Skills
Administration, Non-profits, Social Services, Program Development, Medicaid, Nonprofits, Program Management, Healthcare, Training, Community Outreach, Human Resources, System Administration

Education
Loyola University Chicago   1977 — 1979
MSW, Administration Concentration

Experience
State Farm  January 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Public Health  July 2014 - December 2014
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services  August 2013 - July 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 2013 - August 2013
Benedictine University  May 2012 - May 2013
Benedictine University  January 2012 - May 2012
Benedictine University  August 2009 - January 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Project Management, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio..., PeopleSoft, SAS programming, Strategic Financial..., Statistical Data..., Data Integration, Nonprofits, Data Mining, Market Research, Team Building, Adult Education, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Teaching, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership, Research, Program Management

Education
University of Illinois Springfield   2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate, IT Project Management

University of Illinois Springfield   2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate, Business Process Management

Benedictine University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, Management and Organizational Behavior

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   Deputy DirectorIL Department of Children and Family ServicesJuly 2003 - Present

Skills
Policy, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Civil Litigation, Child Advocacy, Social Services, Training, Supervisory Skills, Staff Supervision

Education
The University of Chicago   1996 — 1998
Master's Degree, Social Work Administration

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1991 — 1995
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Public Interest Law

Jackson State University   1979 — 1981
Master's Degree, Education

Jackson State University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor's Degree, Social Science

Experience
Department of Rehabilitation Services  October 2014 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   2011 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Teaching, Teamwork, Outlook, PowerPoint, ICD-10, Medical Terminology, Healthcare, Psychology, Mental Health, Childcare, DSM-IV, Critical Thinking

Education
Capella University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Rasmussen College   2008 — 2011
Associates Degree, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

Experience
Winnebago County Special Education Cooperative  August 2002 - June 2015
Ogle County Special Educational CooperativeS   August 1999 - May 2002
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   July 1994 - August 1998
Rockford School District #205  July 1993 - July 1994
Oakwood Hospital  April 1990 - February 1992
Forest Academy for Young Women   September 1987 - June 1990
Gerber Childrens' Center   April 1987 - August 1987

Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Social Media, Community Outreach, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Budgets, Special Education, English, Research, Windows, Data Entry

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1996 — 1999
Master's degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Illinois State University   1981 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Recreation and Park Administration; Minor - Spanish

Rock Valley College   1984 — 1984
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
DM Nonprofit Consultants   July 2009 - Present
Albany Park Community Center  August 2003 - July 2008
North Park University -Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management   January 2006 - January 2008
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign  September 2000 - August 2003
Chicago Child Care Society  February 1999 - July 2000
Arden Shore Child & Family Services   June 1991 - January 1999
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1988 - 1991
Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois  1978 - 1988
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   September 1970 - September 1978

Skills
Board Chair Shawnash..., Grant Writing, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Program Development, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Grants, Program Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Change Management, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Non-profit..., Teaching, Community Development, Management, Board Development, Executive Coaching, Philanthropy, Program Evaluation, Editing, Policy, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Community Organizing, Social Entrepreneurship, Non-profit Board..., Youth Development, Social Enterprise, Community Engagement, Public Policy, Cause Marketing, Coalitions, Capacity Building, Proposal Writing, Economic Development, Civic Engagement, Volunteer Training, Policy Analysis

Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago   2004 — 2005
Certificate, Executive Leadership

Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago   2003 — 2004
Certificate, Business Leadership

Northwestern University -- Kellogg School of Management   1998 — 1998
Certificate, Organizational Team Building

University of Illinois School of Social Work   1979 — 1981
MSW, Social Work Administration, Treatment, Research

Bradley University   1965 — 1969
BA, English

Lindblom High School   1961 — 1965

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   December 2013 - Present
Illinois Department of Human Services, Bureau of Recruitment and Selection  October 2010 - November 2013
U.S. Cellular   June 2010 - October 2010
Empress Casino  June 2009 - September 2009
First Midwest Bank  April 2005 - March 2009
Allstate  March 2003 - April 2005
Hewitt Associates  June 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Training, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Hospitals, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Bilingual, Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Coaching, Recruiting, Disciplinary &..., EEO/AA Compliance, Labor Management, Spanish, Presentations

Education
Northern Illinois University   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Joliet Junior College   1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
Olive Parenting Institute (Community organization)   September 2005 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   April 2003 - August 2005
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   April 2002 - March 2003
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   September 1995 - March 2003
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   August 1993 - August 1995
Company: Previous Professional Experience   September 1982 - April 1991

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Training, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Professional Development, Policy, Quality Improvement, Quality Assessment, ASA, SSPS, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Use of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and Adobe..., Music captioning,, Green/white screen, Computer Graphics, Video post-production..., Use of HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator,..., Acrobat Pro, Event Videography, Adobe Captivate, Strong PC and Mac skills, Trained Team Builder, Staff Development, Fundraising, Psychology, Teaching, Program Development, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Team Building, Community Outreach, Interventions, Therapists, Leadership Development, Training & Development, Program Evaluation, Education, Conflict Resolution, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation

Education
Walden University   2011 — 2016
Ed.D, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, 3.85

Adler University   1991 — 1993
Course work, Counseling Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington   1990 — 1991
Cetificate, International Hums Service, 25.5 Continued Education Unit.

Voronezh State Pedagogical University   1976 — 1982
Master’s Degree, Educational Psychology, 3.2

Marge Hiwot Hailesilassie High School   1970 — 1974
High School, Academics

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Certified Practicing Trainer, Best Practice, 22.5 Credit hr

University of Chicago School of Social Work Administration
Best Practice Training, Best Practice in Child Welfare and Family Services

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Advanced Skill of Clinical Supervision, The Impact of Stress and Trauma on Practice

Illinois Department of Central Management
Interview Training

Lincoln Land Community College
Prevent Child Abuse

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 2015 - Present
Dombrowski, Sorensen & Gigac   May 2014 - August 2014
Kellog Hotel and Conference Center   April 2011 - April 2014

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Customer Service, Event Planning, Time Management, Leadership

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor, Law, 1L

Michigan State University   2009 — 2014
English/Minor in Economics, English with a minor in Economics

Experience
Fulton County Schools  July 2013 - Present
Illinois State Board of Education  March 2011 - July 2013
Chicago Public Schools  2009 - 2011
Chicago Public Schools  August 2007 - June 2009
Chicago Board of Education  October 2003 - June 2007
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   August 2001 - October 2003
Northern Illinois University via contract with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services   August 1998 - August 2001
Child's Needs First via contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 1996 - August 1998
Sullivan House Child Welfare Agency via contract with the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Serv   May 1995 - June 1997
Chicago Department of Public Health  February 1995 - June 1996

Skills
Program Development, Staff Development, Higher Education, Social Services, Nonprofits, Policy Development, School Improvement, Compliance Monitoring, Program Implementation, Special Education Law, Policy, Educational Leadership, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Interventions, Leadership, Psychotherapy, Public Speaking, Research, Special Education, Student Counseling, Teaching, Training

Education
Clark Atlanta University   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Social Work

University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams College of Social Work   2001 — 2003
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Austin Peay State University   1991 — 2001
Master of Science, Health and Human Performance/ Public & Community Health

Austin Peay State University   1990 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Communications

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff   1985 — 1989
Transferred to complete, Communications/ Speech and Drama

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2015 - Present

Skills
Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Windows, System Administration, Customer Service, Leadership, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Legal Writing, Research, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Networking, Outlook, Team Leadership

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2014 — 2017
Juris Doctor (J.D.), JD Candidate 2017

DeVry University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Technical Management

DeVry University-Illinois   2006 — 2009
Associate's degree, Network and System Administration/Administrator

Gwendolyn Brooks

Experience
Self-Employed  January 2007 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2008 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   November 2005 - June 2011
Damen Avenue Bar and Grill, Inc.   2005 - 2007
Agora, Inc.   1997 - 2002

Skills
Licensed Professional..., Fundraising, Event Planning and..., Social Networking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Program Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Staff Development

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree

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Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2015 - Present
Good Samaritan House of Granite City   January 2015 - Present
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville  August 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Serivces   January 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Higher Education, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Teaching, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Matlab

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   2013 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Holy Names College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Pre-Law

Experience
Illinois Department of Transportation  June 2011 - Present
Illinois Department of Transportation  May 2006 - June 2011
Illinois Department of Transportation  2006 - 2009
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   July 1998 - August 2003

Skills
Project Manager, Community Outreach, Program Management, Public Speaking, Project Management, Training, Recruiting, Policy, Marketing, Human Resources, Project Planning, Government, Nonprofits, Leadership, Organizational..., Management, Budgets, Fundraising, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel

Education
Illinois College   1986 — 1987
Education

Winchester High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
Illinois Department of Human Services  May 2007 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 1998 - May 2007

Education
Benedictine University   2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Organization Development

University of Illinois Springfield   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management with Minor in Labor Relations

Experience
Metropolitan Family Services  June 2011 - Present
Heartland Alliance  August 2008 - February 2011
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2000 - July 2008
Waukegan, Chicago, Evanston Public Schools   January 1996 - December 1999
Federal Bureau of Investigation  April 1988 - December 1995
United States Navy  May 1982 - March 1987

Skills
Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Social Services, Therapists, Training, Adolescents, Child Welfare, Interventions, Motivational..., Grants, Case Management, Child Development, Mental Health Counseling

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2004 — 2006
MSW, Masters in Social Work

United States Naval Academy   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Political Science / International Relations

Oviedo High School   1974 — 1978
High School, College Prep

Experience
Illinois Department of children and family services   July 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   September 2008 - July 2012
Cook County Office of the Public Guardian  1992 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Leadership Development, Social Services, Case Managment, Crisis Intervention, Strategic Planning, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Team Building, Adolescents, Family Therapy, Program Development

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   1988 — 1991
JD, Law

Washington University in St. Louis   1983 — 1985
MSW, Social Work

Washington University in St. Louis   1983 — 1985
MSW, Social Work

Washington University in St. Louis   1980 — 1984
BA, Psychology

Experience
Kathleen Field Orr & Associates   April 2014 - Present
Donna Craft Cain PC   May 2012 - April 2014
The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago   January 2013 - April 2013
Professor Stephan Landsman   April 2012 - March 2013
DePaul University College of Law  August 2011 - May 2012
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2012 - April 2012
Chicago Public Schools Legal Department   May 2011 - August 2011

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2010 — 2013

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2010 - Present

Skills
Government, Strategic Planning

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   1989 — 1992
J.D.

Experience
Illinois Department on Aging  October 2014 - Present
Capital Strategies  December 2013 - October 2014
US Tobacco Cooperative   April 2013 - December 2013
Infojini - NCDHHS   August 2012 - March 2013
Capitol Strategies  June 2008 - August 2012
Keane Inc - Florida Department of Law Enforcement   October 2007 - June 2008
Syllogisteks - Bryan Cave   July 2007 - October 2007
Capitol Strategies - Illinois Department of Transportation   July 2006 - July 2007
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   June 2005 - July 2006
Illinois State Board of Education  November 1999 - June 2005

Skills
VB.NET, IIS, C#.NET, ASP.NET, XML, MVC, Entity Framework, T-SQL, WPF, XSD, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, TFS, Vault, Unit Testing, SSRS, SSIS, Software Development, SQL, C#, Requirements Analysis, Web Services, Data Warehousing, .NET, Databases, SDLC, Software Project..., Oracle, Web Applications, Web Development, Visual Basic, jQuery, JavaScript, Software Design, AJAX, Architecture, Database Design, ASP, XSLT, WCF, LINQ, ASP.NET MVC, Software Documentation, ADO.NET, VBScript, VSS, Scrum, Design Patterns, CSS, OOP

Education
Ball State University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Lanphier High School   1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, General

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   2004 - Present
Sandra Blank LCSW   April 1993 - Present
Child Protective Services  January 1990 - October 1994

Skills
Psychotherapy, Adults, Mental Health, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Divorce, Mediation, Criminal Investigations, Mental Health Counseling, Grief Counseling, Child Development, Adolescents, Dual Diagnosis, Post Traumatic Stress, Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy, CBT, Anger Management, Addiction Recovery, Self-esteem, Clinical Supervision

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1986 — 1988
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Barat College of DePaul University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 1997 - Present

Skills
Illinois Certified..., Community Outreach, Teaching, Training

Education
Aurora University   2003 — 2006
MSW, Social Work

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Experience
SMNP Law, LLC   April 2015 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services  June 2013 - Present
Malloy Law, LLC   May 2013 - April 2015
CARPLS - Coordinated Advice & Referral Program for Legal Services   June 2013 - October 2013
Ivanchenko MDPC   March 2009 - May 2013
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Family Law Offices   January 2012 - October 2012
Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division  August 2011 - December 2011
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2011 - October 2011
Institute of Illinois Business Law   January 2011 - May 2011
Chicago-Kent College of Law  January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Westlaw, Family Law, Research, Lexis, Litigation, Trademarks, Licensing, Trials, Divorce Law, Civil Litigation, SQL database design, MS Office Automation, VB.NET, Microsoft Office, SQL, Document Drafting, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Hearings, Alternative Dispute...

Education
Northwestern University   2014 — 2014
Divorce Mediation Training

Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2011 — 2012
JD, Law

Valparaiso University School of Law   2009 — 2010
JD, Law

Loyola University Chicago   2006 — 2008
MA, Theology - Ethics

Cleveland State University   2003 — 2006
BA, Religious Studies

Kent State University   1999 — 2003

Lakewood High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services   April 2015 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   April 2014 - January 2015
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   March 2014 - April 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 2013 - February 2014
DuPage County Health Department  September 2010 - January 2013
Aon Corporation  September 2005 - March 2009
JPMorgan Chase  2004 - 2005
Bank One  2000 - 2004
Sears, Roebuck and Company  1996 - 2000
City of Chicago  1992 - 1996

Skills
Legal Research, Policy, Litigation, Leadership, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Program Management, Appeals, Management, Strategy, Legal Assistance, Project Management

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2010
Masters Degree, Social Work

Northwestern University School of Law   1977 — 1980
JD

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1974 — 1977
BA

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 2014 - Present
Ardent Counseling Center  January 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   October 1998 - January 2014

Skills
Nonprofits, Social Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy

Education
Argosy University-Schaumburg   2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

University of Illinois Springfield   1993 — 1995
Master of Arts (M.A.), Child and Family Community Services

Western Illinois University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Counseling Psychology

Experience
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System  January 2009 - January 2011
Thresholds  July 2006 - July 2008
Thresholds  January 2004 - June 2006
Thresholds  October 2003 - December 2003
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems  November 2002 - May 2003
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1997 - 2002
Northwestern Memorial Hospital  1996 - 1998
Forest Health Care System   December 1995 - June 1996
Camelot Care Centers, Inc.   August 1995 - December 1995

Skills
Mental Health, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Policy, Behavioral Health, Social Services, Hospitals, Healthcare, Case Managment, Adolescents, Program Management, Grants, Grant Writing, Budgets, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Leadership Development, Government, Psychology, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Psychotherapy, Treatment, Therapists, Group Therapy, Motivational..., Mental Health Counseling, Interventions, CBT, Staff Development, Case Management

Education
Duke University   2005 — 2006
Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Loyola University Chicago   1996 — 1999
Master of Social Work, Public Policy/Social Administration

Elmhurst College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 2013 - Present
WINGS  September 2007 - April 2010
Missouri Alliance for Children & Families  2002 - 2007

Skills
Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Social Services, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Psychotherapy, Fundraising, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Healthcare

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2004 — 2007
M.Ed., Educational and Counseling Psychology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1992 — 1994
Social Work

Eastern Illinois University   1987 — 1989
B.A., Sociology with Teacher Certification

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   August 2015 - Present
Husch Blackwell LLP  April 2013 - August 2015
DRI  2010 - 2014
Jenner & Block  September 1997 - April 2013
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP   1984 - 1997

Skills
Class Actions, Product Liability, Breach Of Contract, Toxic Tort, Trials, Appeals, Insurance Coverage, Courts, Insurance, Mediation, Arbitration, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Personal Injury, Insurance Law, Litigation Management, Construction Law

Education
DePaul University College of Law
Master of Laws (LLM), Health Law

DePaul University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), LLM Health Law

Vanderbilt University
Bachelor's degree, English major

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 1995 - Present

Skills
Mental Health, Group Therapy, Adults, Social Services, Community Outreach, Psychotherapy, Program Development, Non-profits, Psychology, Treatment, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation

Education
Governors State University   1998 — 2001
Masters, Counseling

DePaul University   1980 — 1985
Bachelor, Marketing

Experience
Department of Human Services  November 2010 - Present
M.I.C.E.   April 2002 - July 2012
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES   January 2010 - July 2010
Illinois Secretary of State  June 2007 - June 2009
MANPOWER  September 2005 - June 2007
ADTEC IT   September 2003 - November 2003
CIBER, Inc.   June 1995 - April 2002

Skills
Payroll, Technical Writing, Inventory, Testing, Manufacturing, Insurance, Quality Control, Warehousing

Education
College of DuPage   1968 — 1969
AA, Business

Lincoln Land Community College
various computer related classes

Benedictine College (Formerly Springfield College in Illinois)
Liberal Arts; Business

College of DuPage
Business A. A

Hinsdale High School
Diploma

Land of Lincoln
Computer Programming

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   January 1993 - April 2015
American Arbitration Association  January 1987 - August 1993
Equinox Financial Inc.   January 1986 - December 1987

Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Program Development, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building, Teaching, Advertising, Change Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Outlook, Community Outreach, Online Marketing, Qualitative Research, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Youth Ministry, Youth Mentoring, Youth Leadership..., Teamwork/Leadership..., Career Counseling, Community Development, Resume Writing, Preaching, Student Counseling, Pastoral Care, Social Services, Pastoral Counseling, Case Management, Mental Health, Child Welfare

Education
Roosevelt University   1984 — 1985
Lawyer's Assistant Program, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, N/A

Chicago State University   1981 — 1984
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology and Anthropology

Experience
The Chicago Bar Foundation  April 2013 - Present
The Chicago Bar Association  March 2012 - Present
O'Connor Family Law, P.C.   August 2011 - March 2012
Law Office of Jessica Bednarz   December 2009 - December 2011
Lake Toback, Ltd.   December 2008 - May 2009
Kamerlink, Stark, McCormack & Powers, LLC   January 2008 - October 2008
Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division  September 2007 - December 2007
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   May 2007 - August 2007
Performance Strategies, Inc.   April 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Advice, Hearings

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) & Family Law Certificate

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1999 — 2003
BS in Business, Marketing

Hamilton Southeastern High School

Experience
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops National Review Board   May 2015 - Present
IL Dept of Children and Family Services   June 2013 - December 2014
IL Dept of Children and Family Services   1996 - May 2013
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   October 2011 - December 2011
Office of the Governor of Illinois  May 1994 - September 1996
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   1987 - 1994
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities   July 1980 - June 1987

Skills
Child Welfare, Social Services, Case Managment, Program Development, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Grants, Appeals, Courts, Policy, Volunteer Management, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Government, Human Rights, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Legislation, Youth Development, Mediation, Fundraising, Community Organizing, Non-profit..., Case Management

Education
IIT Chicago Kent College of Law   1978 — 1981
J. D., Law

Dominican University   1974 — 1978
B.A., Political Science, Communications

Experience
Sutter & Ori, LLC   June 2014 - Present
Sutter & Ori, LLC   July 2008 - June 2014
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   2004 - 2006

Skills
Plaintiff's Workers'..., Plaintiff's Personal..., Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Appeals, Mediation, Arbitration, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Construction Law

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2003 — 2006
JD, Law

John Carroll University   1995 — 2000
BS, Psychology, Sociology

Experience
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity  April 2012 - Present
Department of Children and Family Services  April 2008 - April 2012
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   December 2004 - April 2008
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   October 1998 - December 2004
Little Miracle Rehabilitative Services   January 1997 - October 1998
Central Baptist Family Services  December 1994 - December 1996

Skills
Ten Years managerial..., customer service focused, performance outcome..., knowledgeable about..., Proficient with..., Leadership skills

Education
Governor's State University   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Aurora University   2002 — 2004
MSW, Social Work-Group Center perspective

Western Illinois University   1990 — 1994
BS, Psychology

Experience
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  January 2015 - Present
US Congress, Committee on Education and the Wofkforce   June 2014 - December 2014
US Congress, Committee on Education and the Workforce   January 2012 - May 2014
US Congress, Committee on Education and the Workforce   January 2007 - January 2012
Baker & McKenzie  August 2005 - November 2006
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   October 2004 - June 2005
McCarthy Duffy LLP  January 2004 - October 2004
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo   August 1998 - August 2003

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

American University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   2014 - Present
Sinnissippi Centers  2010 - 2014
Hope Haven Homeless Shelter   August 2010 - May 2011
Aurora University  2006 - 2011
Elgin Mental Health Center  August 2009 - May 2010

Education
Aurora University   2010 — 2011
Masters, Social Work

Aurora University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Social Work

Experience
DaVita  January 2013 - Present
HCR ManorCare  August 2011 - Present
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   February 1999 - May 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Social Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Mental Health, PowerPoint, Teaching

Education
Aurora University   2007 — 2010
Master's degree, Social Work

Jackson State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   2012 - Present
TriCity Family Services  2001 - Present
TriCity Family Services  2001 - Present

Skills
Life Transitions, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health, Adults, Anger Management, Adolescents, Crisis Intervention, Stress Management, Psychodynamic..., Psychodynamic, Adjustment Disorders, Clinical Supervision, Psychoanalytic..., Treatment of depression, Post Traumatic Stress, Body Image, CBT, Grief Counseling

Education
Northern Illinois University   1988 — 1992
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Counseling

Loyola University of Chicago   1981 — 1983
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services   Social WorkerDept. Mental Health and Developmental DisabilitiesAugust 1969 - November 1978

Skills
Government

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign-School of Social Work   1990 — 1993
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Service Administration

Sangamon State University   1973 — 1977
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Lincoln Christian University   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Christian Ministry

Experience
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services  

Education
Illinois State University and University of Chicago
BS and AM