Amanda Cohen
San Diego
Summary
Creative professional offers proven track record of successful programming strategies. Results-driven individual leverages advanced strategies and tactics that drive viewership and revenue. Proficient in content analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
START Program Director
Exodus Recovery
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented best practices in project management to optimize workflow efficiencies across the organization.
- Enhanced program visibility and engagement by developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies.
- Recognizing the needs of the organization to change policies and procedures for optimal success
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
ICARE Program Director
San Diego Youth Services
- Identified areas of growth and nonprofit development
- Worked effectively alongside CEO for program advancement
- Worked as active member of leadership and community engagement
- Managed multiple teams effectively
- Worked collaboratively with nonprofit organizations and community-based partners
- Oversaw a5 million dollar budget and11 FTE
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Exceeded quarterly targets consistently through diligent follow-ups with prospective clients while maintaining existing customer relations.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations.
- Performed regular audits of client accounts, identifying potential errors and rectifying them proactively before impacting customer relations.
Digital Mental Health Clinician
Daybreak Health
- Pioneered the development and implantation of new groundbreaking contracts to advance mental health services in local schools
- Established strong relationships with the county and nonprofit organizations and San Diego Unified School District
- Fostered a team-building environment
- Conducted successful mediation in a crisis situation and use de-escalation techniques
- Evaluated treatment outcomes using standardized assessment tools and adjusting therapeutic interventions accordingly for optimal results.
- Contributed to ongoing professional development programs for staff members, sharing knowledge of current best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Improved contract compliance by meticulously reviewing project specifications and requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for accurate revenue recognition and contract compliance.
Research Assistant
Evidation
- Conduct research including, but not limited to data collection and reporting with older adults
- Gain and maintain rapport with participants
- Adhere to IRB and HIPPA compliance
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, elevating standard of research outputs.
Program Manager, First5 First Steps
Home Start
- Engaged community partners to secure a million dollars of extra funding
- Worked closely with Development and Events Manager to secure donations
- Collaborated with county and nonprofit providers to advance community connections
- Worked directly with CEO and board members
- Oversaw a2-million-dollar budget and20 FTE
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Program Director
Alpha Project
- Managed a newly awarded contract to successful implementation and execution
- Advanced community engagement
- Acted as primary liaison with county agencies
- Managed a1.2-million-dollar budget, with11 FTE
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams for accurate revenue recognition and contract compliance.
- Improved contract compliance rates through meticulous monitoring and timely reporting of potential issues.
Education
Doctorate of Psychology - Psy.D.
Antioch University
01.2009
Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy - undefined
Argosy University, Orange County
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2004
Skills
- Strategic thinker with good decision-making skills
- Crisis management
- Works well under pressure
- Administrative skills
- Strong clinical and ethical judgment
- Data entry
- Process improvement
- Multitasking and organization
- Strategic planning
- Training and development
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Volunteer Experience
Camp Erin – 2011, 2012, 2014
WeALL Count
Project Homeless Connect
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute
Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
CPR
Timeline
START Program Director
Exodus Recovery
06.2023 - Current
Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy - undefined
Argosy University, Orange County
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Crisis Prevention Institute
Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
CPR
ICARE Program Director
San Diego Youth Services
Digital Mental Health Clinician
Daybreak Health
Research Assistant
Evidation
Program Manager, First5 First Steps
Home Start
Program Director
Alpha Project
Doctorate of Psychology - Psy.D.
Antioch University
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