Alka Howard Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

As the founder/owner of Warrior Mindset Solutions, my mission is to help high-achieving women with families end chronic stress and burnout so they can experience a life of harmony and joy, and be fully present for every moment. I'm excited to offer you The Unshakable Warrior Academy - A 7-step system, using the WARRIOR method so you have a toolbox of techniques to live the life you deserve.

Due to the pandemic, I made the decision to be fully present for my kids while they were in online virtual learning.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Program Management and Team Leadership: Managed student service operations and supervised 50 diverse staff, leading continuous improvement of student information system, registration, student record, award, grade level, and wellness programs. Program Improvement and Strategic Planning: Integrated feedback from 10+ programs into process and procedure improvement planning.Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Leveraged data collection and analysis to design evening, wellness, dual enrollment, and post-secondary planning programs.Relationship Building and Communication: Established and maintained internal customer and external stakeholder relationships.Policy Interpretation and Business Advisory: Interpreted policies/procedures for stakeholders across the organization, serving as subject matter expert who provided guidance on operations, compliance, and best practices. Policy Development and Procedure Development: Evaluated and established policies, doctrines, and procedures for student services program operations, including student registration, FOIA, and FERPA requests.Program Delivery Management and Resource Allocation: Ensured consistency of program delivery and aligned resources to meet stakeholder needs. Recruiting and Diversity & Inclusion: Recruited, hired, trained, and managed performance of program staff. Increased diversity and inclusion through strategic hiring decisionsStaff Development and Performance Management: Lobbied county to secure one-on-one support for underperforming staff, advancing professional development goals and driving improved performance. Regularly nominated staff for county-level awards, boosting morale. Data Driven Instruction and Student Success: Led team to implement data-driven practices to bolster student achievement, resulting in 3 national awards.Instructional Design and Training: Coached teachers to utilize instructional design methodology, delivered staff development and training to various audiences.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

Team Management and Department Management: Supervised team of 5 delivering support to county directors, school counselors and career center specialists, serving as subject matter expert on graduation requirements, industry credentials, and accreditation programs. Training, Professional Development, and Conference Organization: Delivered training and professional development opportunities to county student services directors, leading team to plan and execute annual conference.Strategic Communications and Writing: Drafted and disseminated county-wide communications, including weekly updates to all student services program staff. Communicated and interpreted program policies and procedures. Building Coalitions and Teamwork: Represented organization at county planning meetings, building coalitions and support for counseling programs, summer school planning, and course planning. Strategic Partnerships: Served as county representative with the Virginia Department of Education, supporting partnerships with local colleges, such as George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College.

Arlington, Va, Us

Rockville, Md, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Counseling

Postgraduate Degree, Educational Administration And Supervision

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General

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