LSowles 4.2016
- 1. LEE ELIZABETH SOWLES 88 Depot Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (646) 265-5201 leeandrews182@gmail.com killed in grant writing and administration, program management, and public health research. Extensive collaboration experience and relationship building with community partners and peers. Possesses strong program/project development, evaluation, and management skills. Experienced in writing and overseeing large federal grants and State administered contracts. Has worked closely with Boards of Directors, various levels of government staff, program staff, and vulnerable populations directly. Displays excellent organizational and communication skills. Is creative, reliable, and has a strong work ethic as well as a good sense of humor. KEY SKILLS Grant Writing and Management Program/Project Development & Management Public Health/Health Disparities Research, Evaluation, & Reporting Collaboration Skills & Relationship Building Early Childhood Expertise (age 0-3 years) Contract Oversight & Management Computer Programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MEDICAL CARE DEVELOPMENT (Nonprofit public health agency), Augusta, ME Program Manager, Maine Families Home Visiting 09/2013 to Present Serve as Program Manager for the Maine Families Home Visiting Program. Oversee direct service delivery, evaluation, and collaboration contracts (approximately 20). Supervise and facilitate evaluation efforts and continuous quality improvement projects, as well as coordinate monthly meetings. Seek and pursue interagency collaboration opportunities to streamline services statewide for children and families. Secure ($2 million to date) and manage ($26 million in a four year period) federal grants to fund Maine’s Home Visiting Program. Research sustainability prospects. Key Results: Secured $2 million grant funds to date (another application will be submitted Fall/Winter 2015) Assisted the Department of Education in drafting a grant awarded for $12.4 million per year for four years Developed working collaborative partnerships and four Memorandum of Understandings with other State agencies. Provided support and sought technical assistance for tribal contracts and contracts that serve immigrant, migrant, refugee, and non-English speaking families. PATIENT PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE (Start-up Company), Portland, ME Research Director, 12/2012 to 08/2013 Researched healthcare policy, Accountable Care Organizations, and Patient Centered Medical Home Models in connection with product development and marketing activities. Researched and developed grant applications from government and other funding agencies. Coordinated with hospitals and other healthcare provider partners to develop funding applications. Met with and oversaw pilot projects testing our product in various healthcare settings. Gathered research results from pilot tests and analyzed data looking for trends to validate product. Drafted and published monthly E-Newsletters, reports, memorandums, and power point presentations to disseminate our work. Key Results: Submitted a Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grant S
- 2. LEE ELIZABETH SOWLES RÉSUMÉ PAGE TWO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT (Graduate University Program), Boston, MA Research Assistance, 4/2012 to 12/2012 Responsible to the Research Director for Breast Cancer Survivorship and Physical Therapy research project. Conducted data analysis, compilation, and discussion of findings. Drafted data tables and reference lists for manuscript. Provided support to Research Director and Statistician for National Institute of Health (NIH) grant submissions and conference poster presentation. Continue to review, edit, and support writing the final manuscript for publication. Key Results: Supporting Author on Manuscript: Physical and functional side effects of breast cancer and utilization of physical therapy services for low-income breast cancer survivors – A cross-sectional study. COMMUNITY HOUSING OF MAINE (Non-profit organization), Portland, ME Asset Manager, 11/2008 to 4/2011 Managed day-to-day operations of housing organization. Established and maintained collaborative partnerships and Memorandum of Understandings with key stakeholders to support our Housing First Model. Monitored and maintained occupancy in housing statewide (124 apartments/units and 19 group homes). Worked closely with all tenants to ensure stability and success by offering flexible payment plans for rent, security deposits, and utility bills, as well as ensuring case management and mental health services were in place. Provided direct service support to special needs and chronically homeless populations including refugees, families who fled domestic violence, dually diagnosed individuals, Veterans, Native Americans with mental illness, individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, and developmentally disabled individuals. Secured housing subsidies and ensured organization was in compliance with state and federal housing laws. Monitored monthly housing subsidy payments and compliance requirements for Federal and State funding sources. Reported to Board of Directors, participation in the Asset Management Committee of the Board. Gave presentations demonstrating the Housing First Model and our success. Key Results: Administered the first Housing First Model in Maine Supported grant writing and submission to secure State funding (Maine State Housing Authority) Maintained 94% occupancy and 95% rent collection over 4 years Occupancy Manager, 1/2008 to 11/2008 Helped to develop and implement the Housing First Model in Maine. Monitored and maintained occupancy, rent collection, and evictions of buildings to ensure revenues covered operational costs. Worked collaboratively with service provider partners and maintenance contractors to ensure high quality housing to all tenants. Completed tenant lease files at move-in and maintained and updated necessary documents annually. Assisted Executive Director and Director of Development to support completion of housing grant applications. Key Results: Achieved and maintained 94% occupancy rate (up from 60%) Achieved and maintained 95% rent collection (up from 50%) Secured over 200 chronically homeless individuals and families safe places to live and wrapped support services around them to remain stable Ensured organization was in compliance, passed state audit with no issues Project Coordinator, 11/2007 to 1/2008 Updated, organized, and populated databased and electronic files that were out of date. In collaboration with Executive Director, developed a plan and organizational structure that would improve occupancy rates, rent collection, and support our tenants in remaining stable in long-term housing. Assisted Executive Director and Development Team in all projects. Ensured quality customer service for all collaborative partners and tenants.
- 3. LEE ELIZABETH SOWLES RÉSUMÉ PAGE THREE Key Results: Developed position (Occupancy Manager) built around Housing First Model Improved quality of housing by visiting all units and coordinating with contractors to bring housing up to organizations quality standards Organized files and electronic databases to promote reporting ease and organizational compliance EDUCATION Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts Bouve School of Public Health Masters of Public Health – 2012 Graduated Summa cum Laude – Elected Student Representative Marymount Manhattan College, New York, New York Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Forensic Psychology - 2006 CERTIFICATIONS SUMMARY Parents As Teachers Certification – 2013 Touchpoints Training Certification – 2014 Infant Mental Health Training Certification – 2014 Certified Yoga Instructor – 2011 Trauma Informed Yoga/Mindfulness Certification – 2012 Certified Manager of Housing – 2009 Certified Occupancy Specialist – 2008 MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Windows (all) (646) 265-5201 LEEANDREWS182@GMAIL.COM