Amy Woolsey Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas Area

Partners Resource Network trains parents of children with disabilities to advocate for their children’s rights and services, particularly special education services. PRN is a non-profit organization.Managed $625,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education for 3 years.Prepared, submitted, and awarded supplemental grants for additional funding (19.5% in 2009, 32.5% in 2010, and 45.9% in 2011).Administered the grant within Education Department General Administrative Regulations.Recruited, trained, and supervised staff of 13 throughout 31 counties in South Texas.Maintained staff diversity to reflect regional population demographics.Maintained inventory of project assets.Organized and conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual staff meetings.Collaborated with Executive Director to plan annual budget ($526,000 in 2009; $583,000 in 2010; and $625,000 in 2011).Prepared and submitted reports on progress of project goals to U.S. Dept. of Educ., Natl. Parent Technical Assistance Ctr., and agency board using quantitative and qualitative data for assessment of program and project measures.Designed and developed reports to track progress toward project goals and objectives using Excel spreadsheets (monthly, year-to-date, and participant reports).Established staff goal targets, and provided year-to-date data to track individual progress (140% increase of workshops in 1st year as Proj. Dir., and exceeded target of Spanish workshops by 240% in 2nd year).Achieved results by utilizing clear, concise written and oral communication with all levels of organizational stakeholders, from Dept. of Educ. Administrators, State and Regional Spec. Educ. Administrators, project staff, professionals, and parents of children with disabilities served by the agency.Solved problems by using critical thinking skills, attention to detail and implementation of proactive preventive processes and procedures to minimize loss of resources.

Houston, Texas Area

Advocated for individuals with disabilities (educational, community, medical and legislative).Represented student’s interest in planning, acquiring and implementing special education services. Monitored progress to ensure that program and supports were appropriate and relevant. Compiled data to justify requests for changes in Individual Education Plan.Succeeded in extensive self-navigation through various Texas social service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities (HCS Medicaid Waiver, DADS, DARS, HHSC).Established functional understanding of processes involved in determining appropriate delivery of services for individuals with disabilities (LON, PDP, ICAP, MR/RC, FIE, BIP, LRE, etc.).Prevailed as due process representation for client in federal fair hearing, resulting in restoration of funding for appropriate community-based services.Participated in face-to-face legislative advocacy for 27 years, with ongoing contact with legislators at both state and federal levels concerning issues for individuals with disabilities.

Houston, Texas Area

Kroger Company is a national retail grocery and drug store chain that operates stores in Texas. Managed Deli/Bakery department within large retail grocery store.Scheduled, trained, and supervised 10 to 15 department employees and conducted safety training and staff meetings.Developed employee incentive program for the Deli/Bakery department.Projected departmental sales budget with store manager to establish goals.Managed department within weekly operating budget and achieved sales projections.Developed methodology to schedule staff for maximization of customer service and achievement of sales goals.Ordered and processed food shipments to ensure adequate product to achieve sales goals and ensure freshness of product.Projected sales estimate of special seasonal products to order quantity necessary to achieve sales goal and avoid shrinkage.Recognized by Store Manager, Regional Manager, and Regional Marketing Representative for highest gross profit in store’s region for the first time in store’s history.Exceeded weekly sales amount in store records for seasonal sales according to Store Manager.Conducted physical inventory of deli/bakery department products every four week period.

Oak Grove Distributors, Inc., was a privately owned sporting goods, bicycle, and toy retail chain that operated 13 retail stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri. The warehouse distribution center and administrative offices were located in Evansville, Indiana.Collaborated with top-level management in planning and execution of all phases of opening new retail stores (design, staffing, fixture/equipment acquisition and installations, inventory requirements, negotiating leases, etc.).Prepared sales reports on weekly, monthly and annual basis for year-to-date comparison.Assisted comptroller with preparation of financial statements.Evaluated company profitability with CEO, comptroller, accountant and upper level management/executive team on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.Analyzed financial data with previous year(s) to monitor business effectiveness and project future profit for corporate growth and planning.Conducted planning for advertising campaigns; wrote press releases, radio and TV copy and newspaper layouts.Assessed staffing levels at all locations (stores, warehouse and office) to ensure adequate personnel during peak sales seasons.Consulted with buyers and vendors on purchase of inventory.Assisted toy buyers with projected inventory needs for products throughout the year and peak Christmas season and attended trade shows.Performed lead role in Change Management Project of conversion of inventory system.

B. A, Organizational/Corporate Communication

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