David Leon Email & Phone Number

Richmond, VA, US

Serve on the statewide business solutions team and leads the business services unit, manage the SSA employment programs, lead the Targeted Communities grant activities for the agency, serve as the agency project lead for the NIDILRR funded Financial Empowerment as a Gateway to Community Participation grant. Developed the recently awarded 5 year 9.2 million.

State Of Virginia

• Responsible for developing partnership agreements between the state and Employment Service Organizations, Centers for Independent Living and Workforce Investment Boards. Manage agency implementation of SSA "Ticket to.
• Negotiated and implemented a sole source contract with Cornell University to provide web based training to 90 providers across the state.
• Developed new partnership agreements with 23 organizations
• Presented at national conferences for APSE, CSAVR,NABWIS, NCRE/RSA and NENA
• Increased cost reimbursement billing through automated software from 1.8 to 7.0 million dollars in claims for the agency.Participated in the SSA WIPA Grant review to score 10 grant applications for SSA.Served on the.

Richmond Virginia

Assisted with the development of the radio program Voices of Recovery. Voices of Recovery has received an award for advocacy through the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare for helping to destigmatize mental illness. Developed the "Richmond Music History Tour" as a major fund raiser for the station. Assisted with the 10th anniversary WRIR fundraiser.

Field and Event Rep for upcoming major studio releases in the Richmond Market.

• Community Support Services Supervisor, 2000 to 2.24.2011— Responsible for 11 staff members, over 100 clients and daily operations at two locations. Manage $800,000+ budget plus earned income. Results:
• Exceeded revenue projections each year
• Developed new partnerships with local businesses
• Presented at statewide conference on employment initiatives
• Forged coalition with four agencies to achieve mutual goals and objectives
• Ensured that all programs adhere to licensure, Medicaid and CARF requirements

Fairfax Virginia

Community Rehabilitation Specialist, 1997 — Trained people with developmental and physical disabilities in social, behavioral and vocational skills to perform in community settings. Conducted in-depth assessments and developed individual program plans for clients. Implemented plans by coordinating activities with additional community agencies, family.

Masters, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor, 3.99 Overall Gpa

Activities and Societies: 2020 Recipient of the GW Donald C Linkowski Award for Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling student. This award.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology

Public Administration