Shannon F. Email & Phone Number

Kernersville, NC, US

Greensboro, NC

• Knowledgeable and enforces NC State guidelines for disabilities criteria and awareness of IDEA, Part C EI, Part B, FERPA, and policies regarding LRE.
• Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information, and makes recommendations regarding programs and services including AAC equipment and assistive technology devices.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams, including physicians, educators, and parents to provide care and support for our preschool children.
• Serves on a multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, special education teachers, and other pertinent skilled professionals in order to diagnose and recommend services.
• Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research, and makes recommendations and referrals for the implementation of services.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records and reports of services provided in accordance with established rules, regulations, and ethical standards.

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

• Evaluated and treated middle school and high school students with various disorders and needs.
• Provided clinical services to students with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic deficits, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disorders.
• Provided educational content and materials for families and caregivers to support communication development at home.
• Participated in and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP) and managed caseload of 60+ middle school students with varying disabilities and monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
• Provided AAC-focused therapy intervention with adapted curriculum students who were primarily non-verbal and helped determine the appropriate devices/apps best suited for the student.
• Collaborated with special education team to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies and delivered speech therapy services through tele-therapy during COVID-19. Therapy and IEP meetings were.

Kernersville, NC

• Creation of company website design, content design, staying up to date on industry needs to target support content development.
• Trained, mentored, and coached upcoming Speech-Language Pathology graduate candidates on evaluation and treatment procedures and aided in obtaining and securing necessary documentation for NPI identification and State.
• Created and designed brochures, flyers, and business cards detailing services offered; collaborated with local pediatricians and business shops to promote business.
• Participated in community outreach events to target potential clients and families.
• Marketing efforts led to a waiting list of families within 3 months of opening the business.
• Well versed in knowledge of NC Medicaid and Choice Prior Authorization system documentation and requirements, ICD-10 codes, and Speech-Language Pathologists requirements for evaluations and treatments.

• Served as an itinerant preschool speech therapist and travelled to daycares/preschools providing speech therapy services.
• Served as case manager for the majority of my students and was responsible for identifying barriers to progress, mastery of goals, and communication with the families. I
• Served on a team of speech therapists and teachers who participated weekly in speech screenings for the community so we could help detect developmental disorders or speech disorders among the children in the community.
• Evaluated and treated speech and language disorders, developed and implemented IEP's, and served as an IEP team member for annual reviews, addendums, initial eligibility, transitions to kindergarten, and re-evaluations.
• Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques and assistive technologies to facilitate speech and language development.
• Conducted assessments and evaluations and treated preschool-aged children with various disorders and needs and provided clinical services to students with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• PRN to full-time
• Completed bedside swallowing evaluations, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function, and made recommendations for the most appropriate diet consistency for patients’ specific needs.
• Designed and implemented appropriate and individualized treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses, including dysphagia, ALS, Parkinson’s, dementia, TBI, aphasia, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
• Trained staff on best practice for assisting residents with dysphasia and communication difficulties, collaborating with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
• Managed a caseload of diverse patients, including those with neurological disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and developmental delays.
• Administered diagnostic tests, including standardized assessments, to identify communication impairments and formulate treatment goals.

• Provided speech-language evaluations for birth to three years old and participated in daily meetings with pediatricians, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, behavioral developmental specialist.
• Conducted in-service trainings on speech therapy services, program coordination, and appropriate models for eligibility requirements and referrals.
• Played a key role in the evaluation process, actively participating in discussions and providing valuable insights into the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with various conditions and challenges.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and teamwork skills to ensure the seamless coordination of efforts among team members.
• Drafted detailed reports outlining the results of assessments, diagnostic findings, and individualized treatment plans.
• Contributed to the development of targeted intervention strategies tailored to each child's unique requirements.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• CFY Clinical Fellowship Year
• Collaborated with rehabilitation team members for directing patient care and discharge planning.
• Conducted in-service training for nursing staff on communication disorders and effective swallowing and communication strategies.
• Provided family education and counseling to ensure effective carryover of therapy techniques at home.
• Completed bedside swallowing evaluations, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function, and made recommendations for the most appropriate diet consistency for patients’ specific needs.
• Evaluated and treated patients with cognitive communication and verbal expression deficits.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Provided ongoing service in alignment with the needs of clients by preparing client presentations/investment reviews and gathered and researched prospect information to support sales/marketing efforts and relationship.
• Prepared client presentations and assisted in the design and implementation of marketing proposals; identified cross-sell opportunities through client interaction and informed bankers of potential competition.
• Maintained and prepared common client reports and accurately completed standard client analyses, including balance sheets, debt summaries, cash flow statements, cash flow analysis, etc. E-Business division.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Executed daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities and supported marketing executives in organizing various projects.
• Participated in client's class action lawsuits and helped lead various off-site information gatherings to educate clients on the new Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice's technology program.
• Assisted with project management and marketing and analyzed and researched competitors.
• Conducted comprehensive research on class action lawsuits, gaining in-depth knowledge of legal intricacies and case implications.
• Collaborated with legal experts to develop client-focused content and materials, showcasing how the firm’s technology software could empower clients during class action proceedings.
• Created persuasive marketing collateral, including brochures, newsletters, and web content.

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications/Marketing And Public Relations

Master'S Degree, Communication Sciences And Disorders, General