Jan Baker Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Learning Together Inc.Senior Director of Education Strategies and InitiativesRaleigh, NC (2008 – Present)• Operations & Strategic Leadership: Lead organizational operations and develop strategic initiatives that support growth and sustainability.• Executive Leadership: As part of the Executive Leadership team, contribute to decision-making that drives organizational objectives.• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with leadership to design and implement strategic plans that maximize impact for children and align with operational objectives.• Project Management: Facilitate project management training, ensuring that the Management and School Leadership teams adhere to industry standards and achieve major organizational goals.• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure the views of staff, community, and families are integrated into planning and service delivery.• Impact Evaluation & Compliance: Monitor and evaluate the impact of programs and maintain compliance with laws and regulations affecting the organization.• Relationship Management: Establish and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

Highlights:• Business Development and Funding: Developed a business plan and secured funding from the community and State to implement the mission of Play and Grow Pediatric Services Inc. in Wake County.• Service Innovation: Generated new business by developing alternatives to individual therapy, including group therapy for children aged 18 months to 5 years.• Marketing and Promotion: Marketed and promoted the Center's professional philosophy and standards.• Financial Management: Managed budget planning, financial management, grant writing, and documentation.• Billing Practices: Oversaw billing practices to ensure accuracy and efficiency.• Collaboration with Agencies: Worked closely with Wake County Public School System Office of Early Learning, Wake County Health and Human Services, and Children's Developmental Services Agency.• Case Management: Provided case management to families, developing goals and outcomes for children with developmental disabilities and their families.• Policy Development: Developed and monitored compliance with organizational policies and procedures.• Customer Satisfaction: Worked closely with staff and families to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.• Community Coordination: Coordinated services for children and families with outside community agencies.• Leadership and Management: Led and managed a team of 15 professionals, including Special Educators, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Nutritionists.

• Operations and Service Coordination: Accountable for the overall operations and coordination of services for children and families.• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to all reporting requirements for funders and stakeholders; oversee financial management processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting.• Performance Monitoring: Support the development and monitoring of performance indicators to achieve organizational milestones.• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and management to a team of 24 professionals, including Special Educators, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Nutritionists.• Marketing and Promotion: Market and promote the Center's mission to families and partnering agencies.• Case Management: Manage casework for 100 families in the program.• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor compliance with Wake County Public School System, North Carolina Day Care Licensing, and Smart Start, NC-Pre-K.• Executive Committee Service: Serve on the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Association of Developmental Day Centers.• Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.