RESUME - Ms. Denise Revels

                                   Denise Revels, Ed.S, LCSW

    Highlights:
       • Transformative leader with experience in program development, crisis management and
           improving systemic processes for school districts.
       • Proficient in managing funds in a fiscally responsible manner and preparing for audits
       • Innovative problem solver that works well under pressure
       • Capable of initiating new projects and garnering support


Summary of qualifications:
Accomplished professional with 13 years of experience providing leadership in education.
Highlights include:
   • Program Development and Implementation
   • Coordinating Professional Development
   • Collaborating with stake holders in the interest of children and youth
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   • Employee Standards with emphasis on integrity
   • Managing general funds, federal programs and grant budgets

Work experience:
Coordinator of Social Work Services                                             July 2017-present
Lead of Social Work Services                                                    July 2016-July 2017
DeKalb County School District, Student Support Services
   • Provided leadership to the school social work program
   • Responsible for hiring and training new employees
   • Provided daily peer leadership to school social workers
   • Refined social work department processes to improve accountability
   • Enhanced technology practices, including child abuse, homeless and annual data to ensure accuracy
   • Redesigned annual social work presentation to more effectively reflect roles and responsibilities
   • Led donation initiatives, e.g., uniforms, backpacks, bikes
   • Planned and secured experts to present at social work monthly meetings
   • Refined district crisis and attendance plan
   • Served on suicide prevention planning team
   • Participated and provided leadership on Attendance, Technology, Newsletter and Social Work Month
       committees
   • Planned district events, e.g., Youth Town Hall, Student Support Conference, Mindfulness Summit
   • Managed grants, e.g., suicide and human trafficking prevention and homeless education
   • Represent the district in multi-disciplinary team meetings with external stakeholders
   • Spearheaded annual DeKalb Gives holiday initiative
   • Collaborated with partners to obtain donations for children and families

Coordinator-Social Work Services                               July 2009-June 2016
Atlanta Public Schools, Office of Student Program and Services
    • Provided leadership to the school social work program
    • Responsible for hiring and training new employees
    • Supervised the Program for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth and Truancy Intervention
        Center
   •   Developer and Manager of district and school-based Crisis Intervention Teams
   •   Participated in community meetings regarding child welfare issues
   •   Managed suicide prevention grant
   •   Developed district-wide Suicide Prevention Protocol
   •   Conducted ongoing Suicide Prevention Trainings with internal and external stakeholders e.g. school
       officials, law enforcement
   •   Developed Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force with internal and external stakeholders
   •   Developed district-wide attendance plan
   •   Served as District LGBT Liaison
   •   Facilitated regularly scheduled CPI (de-escalation) trainings for teachers, special education
       department and administrators
   •   Served on multidisciplinary teams
   •   Prepared state mandated reports
   •   Managed social work and grants budget


School Social Worker                                                   August 1995-June 2009
Atlanta Public Schools, Office of Student Programs and Services
    • Implemented the school social work program in 15 assigned schools in addition to summer school
        locations
    • Conducted child abuse in-services to ensure adherence to state laws and Atlanta Public Schools
        protocol
    • Prepared and filed educational neglect and truancy petitions as necessary to improve attendance
    • Initiated home visits and parent conferences
    • Completed psychosocial assessments
    • Actively participated in Student Support Team and In School Team meetings
    • Provided resources for students experiencing homelessness to maintain stability and equitable
        standards of education
    • Served as a member of the Crisis Team to deliver counseling services to grieving students and staff
    • Hosted and facilitated parent workshops
    • Collaborated with community resources to secure social services for families and youth
    • Implemented teen pregnancy prevention program at Coan Middle School
    • Developed safety plans for at risk students
    • Implemented service projects for students
    • Coordinated and supervised student intern program

Family Service Coordinator                                             July 1994-August 1995
Institute for Family Centered Services, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Assessed child welfare issues and developed family case plans
    • Provided in home family counseling
    • Monitored family progress
    • Make reports to state agencies as a mandated reporter
    • Attend court hearings and provide testimony on child welfare issues
    • Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Education:

University of Georgia
Program of Study: Educational Administration and Policy
Specialist in Educational Leadership
New York University
Program of Study: Children and Youth
Master of Social Work

Hampton University
Program of Study: Sociology/Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts

Certification & licenses:

   •   State of Georgia-Leadership Certification (L5)
   •   State of Georgia-Service 5 Certification (S5)
   •   Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
   •   Ethics in the workplace Trainer
   •   QPR Suicide Prevention Trainer
   •   Darkness to Light Trainer
   •   Certified Mediator
   •   Former Mental Health First Aid Trainer

Organizations:

School Social Workers Association of Georgia
   • Legislative Committee
   • Social Media Committee
   • Conference Planning Committee

References:
Available upon request