Doria A.

Barnes
23100 Manistee St. Oak Park, Michigan 48237. (313) 247-8853. barnes.doria@gmail.com
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Summary of Qualifications
Effective leader who performs well in a professional and high paced environment. Qualified to manage all phases
of program and project cycles, from needs assessment through implementation.
Core Competencies: Grant Management/ Grant Writing Support / Advocate/ Budgeting/ Planning Development/ Curriculum Development/ Development of policies/ Strategic Planning/ Academy Leader/ Management/ Hiring/ Training

Education
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Masters of Education, Educational Leadership, c/o 2015

B.S. in Communications, April 2008

Professional Experience
DArne Consultant
Executive Director
Beautiful. Elegant. Lovely. Ladies. Achieving. (BELLA)
Director
Staff Professional Development
Confers with national, state, and local school officials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for educational
programs.
Confers with lay and professional groups to disseminate and receive input on teaching methods.
Conducts or participates in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote intellectual, social, and
physical welfare of students.
Studies and prepares recommendations on instructional materials, teaching aids, and related equipment.
Aid Educators in understanding Authentic Assessments
Training on Professional Learning Communities
Assistance in implementing staff Team-building Initiatives
Catalyst Educational Solutions
Educational Consultant
2010Present
Confers with national, state, and local school officials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for programming.
Confers with lay and professional groups to disseminate and receive input on teaching methods.
Conducts or participates in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote intellectual, social, and
physical welfare of students.
Studies and prepares recommendations on instructional materials, teaching aids, and related equipment.
Aid Educators in understanding Authentic Assessments
Training on Professional Learning Communities
Assistance in implementing staff Team-building Initiatives
D'Arne' Productions
Tenacious Talk Podcast
Midtown Montessori-Kidspace
Executive Director
Implemented the strategic goals and objectives of the organization

May 2014-June 2014

With the chair, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function
Overseen all aspects of licensing standards, renewal process, and reporting
Understood and followed necessary steps of State mandated reporting, including holding annual employee training
Operated the Center within the approved budget
Determined staffing needs and responsibilities as necessary for the efficient and optimum operation of the Center
Recruited, hired, and disciplined employees

 Created and fostered a relationship with community stakeholders in Midtown including businesses, non-profit and
government agencies concerned with the education and welfare of children and families
New Urban Learning-University Y.E.S. Academy
October 2013-February 2014
9th grade History Educator
Provided guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate, meeting needs and requirements
Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities
Educational Leadership Internship, Shadowing Principal and Superintendent
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
April 2013-October 2013
Regional Resource Manager, Great Start to Quality
Managed Resources for Regional Resource Center 9 hubs
Collaborated with the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, WorkLife Systems, and Mosaic for data collection and integration
Established regional relationships with community partners serving families with young children
Coordinated and facilitates convening of Great Start to Quality Advisory Team to develop the Regional Workforce Development plan
Collaborated with community partners to implement the Regional Workforce Development plan
Completed necessary paperwork, documentation, narrative reports, correspondence and evaluation measures to assure all contract requirements are met in a professional and timely manner
Overseen Great Start to Quality Resource Center website, communications, and media activities
Maintained the guidelines of a $1.8 million grant and Quarterly Report from the Office of Great Start
UDM, School of Dentistry-Multicultural and Student Affairs
September 2012-April 2013
Coordinator of Pipeline Programs
Oversaw and implement various programs and advocacy initiatives to ensure mission completion
Lectured and Executed Cultural Competency presentations for Pipeline Programs
Facilitated development strategizes
Maintained and implement alumni relation strategizes
Grant writing, maintaining guidelines, and reporting
Arranged and coordinate tours of dental school, outreach activities, and student activities
Collected information for URM and disadvantage students
Maintained grants from Health Resources and Services Administration/Health Careers Opportunity Program
(HCOP- $715,994), ADEA W.K. Kellogg Foundation (W.K.K.F.- $70,000), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(RWJ- $12,000), and The Michigan Area Health Education Center (MI-AHEC$8,000)
UDM, School of Dentistry-Multicultural and Student Affairs
March-September 2012
Program Assistant/Program Coordinator (Student Affairs)
Grant Writing and Support for the Department
Accountable for communication with all minority alumni while maintaining relationships
Strategized details of minority student programming
Assisted with focused efforts to facilitate the entry and retention for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds
Event and Program coordination, planned, and implementation of pipeline programming
Built and maintained working relationships with key constituents to uphold all objectives
Created training tools and curriculum guidelines
Coordination of administrative activities, retrieving, organizing and disseminating information to staff regarding pipeline Programming
Planned and scheduled meetings or appointments, organizing hard copy and electronic files for the Office of Multicultural Affairs
~References Available Upon Request~