Jaclyn Schiessl

Experience

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  American Forum

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2006

  State/Editorial Board Liaison

  Grant writingManaged ongoing analysis and correspondence of legislative and state issuesCopy edited public policy debate opinion articlesAnnual reportingFacilitated editorial development and editorial board outreach, recruitment and development withinAmerican Forums 21 state networkOperations management

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  Peace Corps

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Volunteer

  Developed weekly liaison with the chief of my village and local mothers educating/introducing them to proper nutrition, sanitation, and hygiene troubleshooting techniques

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  Innocence Project New Orleans

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  Program Manager

  Grant writing/reporting, annual reporting, media correspondenceOperations managementFundraising and marketing coordinationVolunteer and community outreach coordinationIntern/extern program coordinatorLegal research, correspondenceFinancial oversight/reimbursement including grant allocation

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  Center for Self Sufficiency

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

  Programs Coordinator

  Facilitated internal staff and external partner meetings to track progress of grant objectives Conducted staff observations and assess areas needed for improvement. Conduct introductory reviews, annual reviews and disciplinary actions as scheduled or needed. Provided program assessment and compliance training and technical assistance needs of re-entry staff and contracted partnerDeveloped a plan of action and review for programs not in compliance Provided technical assistance to program partners to ensure understanding and compliance with program objectives, policies, reports and invoices.Identified service and resource gaps and duplication for program participantsConducted regular data entry quality assurance checks.Evaluated processes and service delivery to move toward continuous quality improvement.Staffed the Milwaukee Reentry Network, various program committees Developed and maintain effective community partnerships that promote CFSS mission and vision that will result in the delivery of effective programs, identification of program sites and expanded resources for participants.Developed marketing copy for CFSS programs, such as flyers, posters and brochures. Attend marketing meetings to represent programs as needed.Researched, developed and wrote for competitive grant applicationsDeveloped programming policies and proceduresLead coordinator for preparing, writing and editing funder reports and grants related to offender reentryGenerated and analyzed program reports from the Management Information System (MIS). Tracked data and statistics needed on an ongoing basis to generate reports Show less

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  Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  Grant and Outcome Measurement Coordinator

  Grant development and researchOversaw agency grant writing activities by coordinating grant project work group Researched grant opportunities relevant to program growth needs Contacted key stakeholders to verify grant matches and make recommendationsEngaged with key staff at private foundationsOversaw all quality and outcome measurement activities Led customer evaluation process including the collection, analyses, and reporting of customer feedback Facilitated collection and preparation of all program performance data for reports on a quarterly basis for the COO and program staffAnalyzed data gathered and used for reporting to identify trends and gaps impacting program qualityServed as the Client Rights Specialist for agency contract compliance Collaborated with Finance Department to manage all contractual accounting reporting requirements associated with grants and contracts Show less

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  Center for Self-Sufficiency

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2016

  Produce new content for organizational materials Maintain the organizational website Coordinate and manage social media and web presence to advance the organization and our campaignsCoordinate and manage programming and event planning Provide complete and accurate award management for all research, grant and contract awards Analyze existing data to determine program impact Monitor award compliance with agency, local, state and federal regulations throughout the life of the awardPerform grant audits and provide recommendations to promote grant complianceManage and coordinate Milwaukee Reentry Network initiativesCommunity Building and Cognitive Intervention Program Certified Show less Program evaluations and design the performance measurement system tools that are needed for the implementation of program evaluations in the following areas: (1) Adult Corrections and Reentry Programming; (2) teen pregnancy prevention (which also include education about other teen risk factors); (3) healthy relationships and marriage education; and (4) responsible fatherhood. Research evidence-based curricula, programs and teaching methods.Analyzed existing data from current and past client programs to determine the impact of these programs. Analyzed data that is available nationally to make recommendations about new program models Developed evidence-based survey instruments and implementation methodologies Worked with program directors to design logic models that include program outputs for grant applications and draft outcomesMaintained a research libraryTrained CFSS and other client staff on effective implementation of program evaluationsResearched and wrote needs statement, performance measurement objectives and evaluation sections for different grant application.Assessed and coordinated tools that identified gaps and duplications within the community service providers Show less

  • Communications and Planning Coordinator

    May 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Evaluations Systems Researcher

    Dec 2014 - May 2016
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  Milwaukee County Behavorial Health Division

  Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

  Contract Compliance Auditor

  Developed and executed contract compliance reviews in collaboration with the Office of Inspector General Developed and amended auditing materialsTrained contracted agencies to ensure compliance expectations are understood and complied withSchedule and coordinate agency visitsReviewed client records, policies/procedures, perform staff interviews and document findings Present compliance review results with the agency leaders at completion of auditComposed reports of findings for contracted agency leadership and BHD operations leaders Collaborate with the contracting, orientation and training, and credentialing to ensure alignment among all parts of contract management regarding expectations.Provided technical assistance training to providers to ensure compliance requirements are metCoordinated and maintained audit result data for agencies placed on non-compliance review cycles Ensured review follow up meets deadlines Show less

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  AMTC & Associates

  Oct 2017 - Apr 2022

  Project Director

  Provide consultation and training services for an array of AMTC clientsPlan, develop, implement and oversee contracts, as well as overall project compliance, including program performance evaluation plan, of a $5.2 million Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) funded grantLeads agency, division and department meetingsFiscal Oversight Develop and submit funder reports, coordinate and write grant proposals and reapplications Create and coordinate marketing campaigns Collaborate with senior staff and contracted associates on reentry and substance use disorder projects Assists in design of evaluation protocols (evaluation plans, logic models, performance assessment and measurement plans). Prepare and/or monitor project work plans and budgets. Conduct, analyze, and write agency reports on both quantitative and qualitative data. Conduct client and staff training on policies and procedures and databases. Coordinate and track development, distribution, and processing of survey related materialsStay abreast of current research in all areas of health and human services Show less

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  City of Milwaukee

  Apr 2022 - now

  Workforce Grant Specialist

  Research, identify and develop grant opportunities that fit the Common Council’s Workforce Development needs and partner competencies. Develop standards related to setting performance evaluation targets; write new and refunding proposals, briefings and new concept papers. Develop standards for program compliance with contractual client outcomes; monitor, track and report the Workforce Development Office’s and related partner’s outcomes in moving people out of poverty. Maintain appropriate record keeping, file timely reports to funders and maintain master files on grants. Develop and maintain reports regarding grant writing activities and outcomes. Develop annual grant writing and revenue generation plans with benchmarks and guidelines to ensure generation of new funding from governmental agencies and foundations as well as to ensure retention of funding. Analyze issues and interpret regulations that impact the Workforce Development Office’s ability to secure funding, deliver services and achieve outcomes. Conduct market research, including identification of successful program models and best practices. Develop an understanding of institutional history and programs. Develop partnerships with programs and services to ensure effective coordination of fund generation and service delivery to achieve client outcomes. Work collaboratively with partner research agencies and Intergovernmental Policy staff to conduct research and generate reports regarding community needs, poverty reduction strategies, client outcomes, and efficiency of service delivery. Partner with the Milwaukee County’s Workforce Board and City of Milwaukee’s Employment Service Agencies, Office of Violence Prevention and the Community Development Grant Administration (CDGA) Office to identify programs and services where service maintenance, improvement and expansion can be supported with additional funding. Show less