Sarah Leonard Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc, Us

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

- Lead and ensure the successful and timely completion/submission of various state and federal reports, including RSA 911, RSA 7-OB, ETA 9169, RSA 15, RSA 722, Combined State Plan, Accountability Report, Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA), and Corrective Action Plans (CAP).- Collaborate closely with QA and IT to validate data for state and federal reports in the AWARE Case Management System. Maintain a strong working knowledge of the AWARE CMS.- Lead and manage various projects through the full project management life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure), ensuring successful completion within the desired timeframe. Projects may include program events, process improvements, and policy creation.- Facilitate communication with executive staff and across all agency departments to ensure the successful completion of reports and projects.- Provide support by maintaining a strong knowledge of the agency’s various programs and related state and federal regulations.- Assist with other duties as assigned to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

- Track and verify required program expenditures and coordinate invoicing for Pre-ETS programs with the Transition Services Coordinator to ensure compliance with federal regulations. - Collaborate with the Transition Coordinator to verify staff submission of Personnel Activity Reports (PARS). - Monitor PARS of staff and apply to Pre-ETS expenditures. - Participate in Pre-ETS update meetings with the general Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. - Partner with the Transition Coordinator and Finance Department to verify expenditures are accurate. - Create a tracking mechanism of expenditures that will assist with monitoring monthly expenses. - Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Consumer Services Director. - Collaborate with the program leads to organize department activities.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

- Sourced and identified potential candidates through job portals, professional networks, and referrals. - Screened resumes and conducted initial interviews to assess qualifications and fit for open positions. - Maintained an active pipeline of candidates for current and future openings. - Provided guidance and support to candidates throughout the interview and hiring process. - Analyzed job descriptions and hiring manager notes to understand the requirements for each role. - Continuously improved and updated recruiting process and strategies. - Developed and maintained relationships with candidates to create a positive candidate experience. - Collaborated with the offshore team to source and screen candidates.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

- Performed high-level analysis of learning needs and implemented solutions.- Designed and developed various types of learning materials including workbooks, storyboards, power points, facilitator guides, and learning aids.- Analyzed achievement data to ensure learning objectives were met post lessons.- Collaborated with English teachers to align assessments and analyze performance data.- Maintained a high pass rate among at risk students through implementation of learning interventions.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

- Collaborated with a team of teachers to ensure a high level of student success and meet their individual learning needs.- Designed and developed professional development training materials.- Connected virtually with students, parents, and educators to successfully meet educational outcomes.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English, 3.9 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority, The Phi Beta Kappa Society

Master Of Teaching - Mt, Middle Level And Secondary English, 4.0 Gpa

Presenter at South Carolina Council of Teachers of English Conference (Myrtle Beach, SC) - January 2020