Staci G. Hannah

Experience

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  High School Basketball Coach

  Oct 1999 - Feb 2011

  Head Basketball Coach

   Initiated a motivational incentive program based on game and practice performance, which created a more cohesive team and increased the level of play and expectations. Led the boys’ basketball team to the MAAC championship by introducing structured practice and game plans.

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  Gifts From the Heart

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

  Co-Owner/Sales Manager

  Directed all aspects of store operations, including purchasing, revenue growth, and sales administration. Built partnerships with local organizations and customer relationships, educating them on product offerings. Created and managed supplier relationships. Grew total sales more than 50% in the first year by utilizing email marketing and social media to expand customer base. Initiated an automated inventory and point-of-sale (POS) system, which improved operating efficiency. Engage volunteers Promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the volunteer program and the organization Collaborated with numerous non-profits to facilitate special events, which grew brand awareness and increased community engagement. Created a partnership with another retailer to provide new services and product offerings during a holiday season, which increased customer foot-traffic and provided incremental sales. Consistently recognized for providing exceptional customer service, increasing year-over-year sales from repeat business and referrals by 60%. Mostrar menos

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  Cobb County School District

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  High School Social Studies Teacher

  Taught on-level and honors social studies classes at Wheeler High School, Walton High School, Pope High School and McEachearn High School. Enabled under-performing students to achieve by utilizing technology-based learning and by providing individualized one-on-one tutoring. Successfully adapted curriculum to meet student needs, leading to improved high school graduation test scores

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  Agape Hospice Care

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Coordinator, Volunteer Services

  • Initiated new programs for patients; integrating music, movement, and tactile activities• Lead daily and weekly activities for client facilities and individual patients• Develop and administer forms and records to document the volunteer activities• Orient volunteers to increase their understanding of the organization, its clients, its services and the role and responsibilities of volunteers • Introduced creative ideas by sharing information obtained from other sources to help people learn new program ideas and resources• Updated FirstHospice database on weekly basis to maintain volunteer files and reports• Developed and maintained relationships with volunteers• Coached patients and their families by providing respite care and emotional support • Created and designed brochure to promote the volunteer program to gain community support of the organization• Redesigned volunteer application to streamline for relevancy Mostrar menos

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  Brookdale Senior Living

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

  Director of Memory Care

  I designed and implemented programs that would meet the needs and interests of my residents. In addition to the day-to-day operations, I provided oversight to care associates ensuring resident-centered programming and care were delivered.Other responsibilities included:Coordination, training, and collaboration of hiring new associatesDeveloped a culture of behavioral problem solving within the communityActed as a resource manager for families coping with the challenges of dementiaCommunicated with residents, families and community professionals regarding dementia programming and its benefits Mostrar menos

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  Graceful Journey

  May 2018 - now

  Owner
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  Graceful Journey ATL

  May 2018 - now

  Founder/Owner

  As an Aging Navigator, I guide families through the aging journey, from the time of a terminal diagnosis until the end of life. I provide one on one support to my clients through education, mentoring and hands-on support. My goal is to empower families and their care partners with knowledge and skills to be able to handle the challenges that may come their way and embrace and celebrate the moments of "life" they will experience.

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  Georgia Department of Human Services

  Nov 2022 - now

  Dementia Team Lead State of Georgia

  As the State of Georgia, Dementia Team Lead, I support three areas of programming;Georgia Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia( GARD), Georgia Memory Net ( GMN) and Dementia Care Specialist Program (DCS). The goal of the program is to provide early and accurate detection and awareness of individuals with brain change. The second and third goals consists of care partner education and support, as well as community outreach and partnership building.