Shannon Harding

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Orlando, Florida, United States

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About me
I am passionate about developing relationships, working alongside amazing, compassionate and innovative people, building connections, growing business and engaging others.
Education
- Towson University
  1997 - 2001
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology
- Florida Institute of Technology
  2017 - 2018
  Master of Arts - MA Leadership and Organizational Psychology
Experience
- Way Station, Inc.
  Oct 2001 - Jun 2007
  o Created, managed and implemented a behavior modification program for identified youth in the three most at-risk schools in Frederick County, Maryland o Participated and made recommendations during IEP/504 meetings, parent conferences or other specific school interventions o Ensured that the efforts and interventions in school were being continued and support in the home as well during family visitso Created and facilitated a summer program for at-risk youth o Worked with children and their families in home for 8-12 weeks to divert identified youth from the Department of Juvenile Justice systemo Promoted consistency and healthy interactions within family units to promote behavior changes o Linked families with community services and supports
  - 21st Century Learning Centers Program Director
    Mar 2005 - Jun 2007
  - Lead Return/Diversion Family Preservation Case Manager
    Oct 2001 - May 2005
- Impower
  Jul 2008 - May 2010
  Independent Living Manager
  o Provided support and training to youth ages 13-21 on independent living skills throughout Central Florida o Advocated on behalf of the youth during staffings, court hearings, etc.to ensure youth were heard and had a role in determining their future
- Community Based Care of Central Florida
  May 2010 - Apr 2024
  o Support and monitoring of 15+ subcontractors’ contractual obligations and compliance, including expenditures performance outcomes and overall ability to provide effective services to our children and familieso Created and implemented our agencies Preferred Provider Network of service providers to ensure a vast array of high quality serviceso Created, managed and helped implement an innovative program within CBCCF to allow employees to become Safe Temporary Employee Placements (STEP) for children and youth that do not need to come into licensed care or need a bit more time to determine the most appropriate and safe placement to avoid multiple disruptions or separation from their siblings Show less
  - Network Support/Contract Manager
    Dec 2013 - Apr 2024
  - Lead Utilization Manager
    May 2010 - Dec 2013
- Rodan + Fields
  Jun 2017 - Apr 2024
  Independent Consultant
  Independent sales for #1 skincare line in US. Rodan and Fields is the fastest growing networking marketing business in North America and is currently a billion dollar brand and continuing to flourish. As an independent consultant, I share my knowledge of the product to all who have skin. Hoping to impact their confidence for the better. Sharing this business and supporting a team of individuals who are doing the same is very rewarding and the possibilities are endless.
- Embrace Families
  Aug 2020 - Apr 2024
  Assistant Director of Youth Services
- Discount School Supply
  Jan 2024 - now
  Account Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Leadership Academy of Middle Management Certification
- CLASS Observation Certified
  Teachstone
  Apr 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Shannon Harding
  CBCCF Community Innovation Award CBCCF Jun 2015 I received the annual CBCCF Innovation Award for creating program/initiative called S.T.E.P- Safe Temporary Employee Placement. This is an emergency placement program (up to 72 hours) for children that are being removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment but do not need to enter the daunting child welfare system. Instead, employees are approved to accept these sweet children into their homes until a relative or more appropriate placement can be located. The program has… Show more I received the annual CBCCF Innovation Award for creating program/initiative called S.T.E.P- Safe Temporary Employee Placement. This is an emergency placement program (up to 72 hours) for children that are being removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment but do not need to enter the daunting child welfare system. Instead, employees are approved to accept these sweet children into their homes until a relative or more appropriate placement can be located. The program has been approved by The Florida Department of Children and Families and we hope to share statewide and nationally very soon. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Humane Society- Animal Volunteer
  Issued by Maryland
  Associated with Shannon Harding