Harper Smith, Msw, Mba Email & Phone Number

Managed Purchase of Offender Goods and Services supporting mental health and substance use disorder treatment needs for clients within the Division of Community Corrections.Provided training and support for Probation and Parole Agents with regard to understanding client treatment needs and responsivity factors.Collaborated with Regional Treatment Specialist and Psychologists to address service gaps in a 6-county area.Collected data to analyze and evaluate contracted program effectiveness. Provided program recommendations based upon evidence collected.Managed multi-disciplinary programs including residential mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities, clinical case management program, community partnership outreach program, and multiple outpatient treatment contracts.Collected research and information on treatment services including certified peer specialists and recovery coaches.Implemented state policies and guidelines of laws, statutes, DOC Administrative Rules, DCC policies and procedures, conditions set forth in court ordered services, and established contractual corrective action plans.Engaged in procurement and purchasing processes for new and existing contracted services.

Managing the planning, implementation, reporting, and sustainability of Fox Valley Memory Project's "Expanding the Continuum of Inclusive Resources for the Dementia Journey in the Fox Valley Region of Wisconsin" project. Awarded by the Administration for Community Living, the grant will bring new evidence based interventions to the Fox Valley region focusing on individuals with dementia, intellectual & developmental disability, and their caregivers.• Modified 3 year ACL grant workplan to implement new programs with ACL technical assistance staff.• Collaborated with 3rd party evaluation team from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute to engage in program evaluation.• Supervised Aging & IDD Program Coordinator and advised program implementation.• Coordinated implementation of BRI Care Consultation, an evidence-based resource navigation program for people living with dementia and their care partners.• Developed grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.• Represented FVMP at Outagamie Caregiver Coalition, Fox Valley Senior Resource Network, Dementia Awareness Work Group, and Alzheimer’s Association Program Committee.• Participated in Nonprofit Leadership Initiative’s Leadership Institute program, developing skills in 10 critical leadership, management, technical, and government topics to earn Nonprofit Management Certificate.

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Provided programming for individuals living with dementia and their care partners including a network of 10 Memory Cafés, TLC Caregiver Support Group, Memory Loss Resource Center, and more.• Redesigned engaging online Memory Café program in response to COVID-19 and managed transition to return to in-person Cafés.• Provided 1:1 support for care partners including behavioral symptom management and resource connection.• Implemented comprehensive outreach plan including marketing and advertising using online platforms.• Refined program evaluation practices and reported data to funders including United Way and ADRC.• Worked with county Dementia Care Specialists and other aging service providers to identify unmet needs in service area including Winnebago, Waupaca, Outagamie, and Calumet counties.• Developed program offerings to meet the needs of people living alone with dementia, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and dementia, and family care partners caring for a loved one with dementia.• Researched and evaluated evidence-based interventions to enhance the dementia capability of the Fox Valley.• Generated support for grant programs from 15 adjacent organizations including a formal partnership with SOAR Fox Cities for the grant’s Aging & IDD Program.• Developed submission of proposal for Administration for Community Living (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative totaling $1.3 million. Grant awarded July 2021, assumed grant manager role September 2021.

Appleton, Wi

• Provided case management to survivors of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).• Developed & implemented Resource Navigation program including policy manual and recruitment strategies.• Presented to community resource organizations to develop awareness of TBI and Resource Navigation services.• Collaborated with 5 partner agencies to support TBI readiness of staff and enhance services available to clients.• Facilitated TBI survivor and caregiver support group in person and virtually.• Represented SOAR Fox Cities at B.R.A.I.N. and Outagamie Caregiver Coalition.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Fort Mccoy, Wi

• Served soldiers and their families by providing quality outdoor recreation experiences• Used RecTrac to accurately reserve campsites, equipment, and lodging units to customers• Maintained accurate files• Implemented systems to improve efficiency and remove errors from reservation system

Pemberville, Oh

• Shadowed facility leadership to gain professional experience in all departments• Developed communication skills with older adult population• Improved medical records archiving procedures• Created volunteer recruitment & retention initiative

Office Of Residence Life

• Maintained the Residential Academic Resource Center (RARC) in residence halls• Referred students to campus resources• Contacted students as part of the Early Alert system through Office of Undergraduate Education• Served as a first point of contact with students who may be struggling academically

• Assisted instructor in creating group-work activities relevant to the course content• Facilitated in-class activities and supported students in learning difficult concepts• Held office hours and study sessions to provide assistance to students outside of class

College Of Arts And Sciences

• Answered and directed phone calls taking detailed messages as appropriate• Sorted and classified content alphabetically and chronologically• Protected student confidentiality in handling files and documents• Maintained advisor appointment scheduling• Performed clerical work including typing documents, making copies, printing specialized documents, etc.

The Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA) is a four-year leadership development program that engages scholars in classes, workshops, experiential learning, and community service activities. Scholars receive a full tuition scholarship and are expected to maintain satisfactory grades and involvement within the University.

• Ensured safety of all patrons both in and out of the water• Maintained clean and orderly facilities• Assisted in the execution of community events

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Social Work - Msw

Bachelor'S Degree, Gerontology Long-Term Care Administration

Activities and Societies: President's Leadership Academy, University Activities Organization, Gerontology Student Association, Ohio.

High School

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Body Clubs Commissioner, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation MVHS.

Education record

Activities and Societies: DECA, Key ClubFreshman year of high school