Malissa Stanton Adams Mpna Masters In Public Adminstration Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

As the Agencywide Development and Learning (ADL) Supervisor, I direct development learning activities for the Department of Human Services (DHS). In fulfilling this role, the incumbent will work with the Director of Talent Management and Development and agency senior management to develop and achieve a vision for employee development that supports the work of the Office of Employee Culture and is aligned with the DHS Standards of Culture and the mission, values, and priorities of the agency. This is based on an understanding that a well-trained, engaged workforce will improve customer service, innovate to develop better services, and build an inclusive and equitable workforce meeting the outcomes we are trying to achieve. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:Supervise and direct the work of ADL staff though recommendation of exercise of authority to hire, promote, evaluate performance, reward, discipline, suspend, discharge, assign work, adjust grievances, write position descriptions and provide first level administration of applicable labor contracts of employees.Monitor and approve the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of leadership professional development program offerings to enhance a competent and skilled leadership team that is ready to carry out the mission, visions, and goals of the Department.Contribute to the vision of the Talent Management and Development Division by overseeing the creation, implementation, and evaluation of agencywide professional development and learning activities, events, programs, policies, and required regulatory training that build potential, supports engagement, equity and ensures a competent anti racist multicultural workforce.

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Lead efforts for the administration to understand gaps in social and physical determinants of health between the communities experiencing health disparities and the population receiving services as a whole;Work closely with division directors, the administration's Equity Committee, legislators, and external stakeholders to promote changes in public policy to improve outcomes for cultural and ethnic communities, American Indians, people with disabilities, and other populations experiencing health disparities;Use partnership with division directors and legislative directors, develop, recommend, and champion legislation and legislative budget requests with stakeholders and at the Capitol;Evaluate the success of the administration's equity agenda and share those results with internal and external stakeholders;Use performance data to inform future initiatives to further the administration's equity agenda.works with senior administration leaders to oversee compliance with the DHS Equity Policy, ensuring that equity and inclusion are considered in all administration policies and processes in order to reduce population health inequities. This position directs the administration's Equity Committee, the group charged with advising the administration's leaders on equity and inclusion issues. The position directs the equity-related work of the "Equity Champions," staff members from each division who promote equity within their divisions as a portion of their professional duties. The position also coordinates closely with the Equity Directors in other Administrations, the Community Relations Division, Human Resources, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Keller, Texas, Us

The People Operations Director embodies Gensys Works culture and core values by cultivating a great team member experience and is a champion for both team members and their leaders. I am responsible for providing a people business partnership that results in an engaged workforce and a more productive business. I am also responsible for and contribute to developing people strategies, overseeing a team of People Operations Business Partner's (POBP’s) and, provide thought leadership to the organization and the senior leadership teams developing, and executing talent management and change management strategies while partnering with the Centers of Excellence (Talent Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Total Rewards, etc.) to deliver results against the people strategies.Responsibilities:Provide thought leadership and consultation/support on people and organizational issues: collectively, directly and through matrix management throughout the organization, leveraging resources, programs and tools to achieve desired outcomes.Actively participate with and influence the leadership team, advising on people and organization impact of business plans and decisions; ensure that change and transformation plans are established and effectively executed.Identify and implement strategies which improve employee engagement year over year, as measured through the company’s engagement survey.Analyze HR metrics to identify business opportunities working with leadership to develop and implement solutions.Drive talent management and succession planning activities within the business.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

•Lead and Manage-Provide leadership to manage vital aspects of success and uphold a high level of accountability for case management and specific assistance needs. Coach, mentor, and motivate employees to do their best.•Accountability and Evaluation-Create an environment of accountability and evaluation, by monitoring and analyzing spending, program data, staff outputs, and client outcomes to make sound decisions regarding staffing, clients, and funding.•Improve Processes- Continuously improve services, programs, and the department by identifying areas of growth, potential barriers, or new opportunities.•Work to capitalize on opportunities or create solutions, and execute changes while sensitively providing staff transparency and time to process.•Collect and report program data, including but not limited to, HMIS reporting and funders' required data.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Assess housing barriers of individuals experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs. Develop housing procurement, financial, and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients. This includes intake interview to determine client’s needs, goals, and eligibility.Provide mediation and advocacy with landlords on the client’s behalf to develop a workable plan to obtain and or maintain housing. Assist participants in locating and securing housing of their choice.Serve as an ongoing liaison between property managers and participants. Provide information and referral assistance regarding available support from appropriate social service agencies and/or community programs. Assist in development of and encourage adherence to a personal budget through pro-active housing and budget counseling sessions; provide budget counseling and education to assist clients in establishing payments plans for bills and past debts and to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining their housing. Assist participants in development of a strength-based/solution-focused individualized goal and action plan that promotes permanent housing and self-sufficiency; develop an effective, timely referral network in order to ensure ongoing direction and support as needed. Provide pro-active follow-up home visits to ensure stability and further progress towards self-sufficiency; this includes support, advocacy, reducing isolation, listening, problem solving, and identification of resources to assist with reintegration of participants in the community. Apply knowledge of residential lease contracts to educate clients of their rights and responsibilities. Maintain accurate daily logs records, monthly outcome reports, and files for each client. Transport clients as deemed necessary. Collect and report program data, including but not limited to HMIS reporting and funders’ required data.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Provided high quality direct and supportive services to all program participants. Performed all services in a respectful and confidential manner.Informed new program participants of all rules and policies to establish client expectation's within the program. Maintained a level of knowledge about past and current participants to better serve their needs. Responded to and submitted incident reports for all instances of chemical abuse, theft, threats and violations of program rules. Used conflict resolution and de-escalation skills to defuse crisis situations. Facilitated social skills and empowerment principles with participants in a group or on an individual basis to promote client growth. Served as a Mandated Reporter. Provided appropriate intervention relating to disputes among participants.

Stanton AdamsConsulting offers a wide range of consulting services for several industries. I created the necessary tools to help public, private, nonprofit, and educational leaders to manage diversity initiatives properly. I partnered with clients to develop a diversity strategy. If the organization already had a Diversity Plan in place, we I helped by assessing its effectiveness. I also developed engaging professional development strategies and designed high-quality training solutions that developed engaging learning experiences.I am a coach, and Diversity Leader who has seen firsthand the impact of intentional Diversity initiatives.

Planned and directed telemarketing operations for multiple divisions of Rosen Publishing Group with combined budgets of over $1.5m. Collaborated with executive management teams of Rosen Publishing Group and Librarian’s Book Express to ensure overall operations were conducted with the goal of customer satisfaction in mind. Developed customer and employee satisfaction surveys and used results to improve practices, marketing, and spending.

Masters, Non-Profit & Public Adminstration

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management