Cherise Cobb
Henrico,VA
Summary
Energetic, dedicated, and resourceful Educational Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in educational and training environments. Monitor student-learning outcomes and open communication cultures that encourage continuous improvements in behavior for staff, teachers, and students. Demonstrated success in supporting under-performing school operations through strategic planning. Created and developed curriculum for middle managers and principals. Proven record in developing and implementing programs that enhance faculty performance and motivation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program and Operations Training Supervisor
VA Dept. Of Emergency Communications - RVA 911
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and managed the Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response (DECPR) Training Academy, and ensured compliance with the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Training Standards
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets and retention by 99%
- Improved internal and external customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions
- Reviewed and ensure updated versions of all Department lesson plans and implemented training curriculum
- Submitted required documentation to DCJS regarding DECPR candidate's training
- Audited and inspected all new candidate's academy classes, and administered tests via The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans
- Responsible for the immediate supervision and activities of the Department Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC)
- Facilitated the Marcus Alert - Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT)
- Supervised the General Instructors assigned to the DECPR Training Academy and Communication Training Officers (CTO)
Talent Development Consultant (HR Manager II)
VA Dept. of Social Services - OD
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed Agency wide comprehensive Competency-Based Employee Development Program for State Agency and 121 Local Agencies
- Coordinated Leadership Coaching program
- Oversaw two P14 (Retired Local Directors)
- Designed and Developed learning experiences in multiple delivery areas, including instructor-led, online-learning, webinars, and blended learning
- Worked with internal subject matter experts to create content for training programs and tools while ensuring talent programs meet learner needs
- Leveraged knowledge of ad skill in instructional design principles and best practices while creating, revising, and improving content
- Facilitate classroom, online, virtual, and blended learning events through collaboration to meet objectives
- Evaluated existing training materials and revised content as needed, guaranteeing alignment with current industry trends
- Established strong relationships with external training vendors, securing cost-effective resources for employee development initiatives
- Implemented competency frameworks to standardize expectations across all departments and job functions
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior
Assistant Professor
Virginia State University
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Developed syllabi that plainly plot course prerequisites, knowledge, skills, and abilities for following courses: CTE - Family and Consumer Sciences
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement
- Prepared assignments to help undergraduate students grasp course content
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside classroom setting
- Created energized learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation
- Developed activities, test, and exam using MindTap and Blackboard
- Submitted all grade reports in Banner
- Streamlined grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency by 15%.
Training and Development Coordinator Senior
Virginia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Planned, scheduled, coordinated, and developed management training for 30 middle managers & over 100 personnel staff in the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC)
- Wrote curriculum in compliance with Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) standards for more than 10 years.
- Provided training for: Public Speaking, Leadership, and Professional & Personal Development
- Developed Mentorship programs for Professional & Personal Development program: Corridors
- Administered assessments and tests
- Coordinated webinars for various trainings
- Recruited Adjuncts for training from facility, district offices, & education
- Delivered interactive workshops and presentations, effectively engaging diverse audiences
- Partnered with external vendors to source specialized training content when necessary, broadening scope of available resources
- Managed budgets and resources for training department, ensuring cost-effective program delivery
- Implemented e-learning solutions for improved accessibility and convenience, resulting in increased participation rates
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials
Past President
Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Consultant to President and Constitution Committee
- Transition officer for any vacancy that occurs that cannot be filled
- Accountable for 3 Scholarship & Fundraising Committees
- Assist President and Executive Board in any other matter as deemed necessary by President.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher & School-wide Administrator Aide
Henrico Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Lead-Teacher for 2 Family and Consumer Sciences Departments
- School-wide Administrator Aide
- Provided hybrid instruction
- Provided planning assessment, event planning, and value-added programs
- Offered instruction in Career and Technical Education programs such as: communication, human development, financial literacy, and career pathway in various career clusters such as food science, community counseling, and social services
- Influenced students to meet high academic and personal standards in STEM and STEAM
- Managed Carl Perkins funds and department budget
- Provided instruction for students in P.A.V.E
- Program
- Provided programs for Trier I & II for the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Complied with Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA) and other Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Youth Coordinator
Virginia State University - Cooperative Extension
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Managed, Coordinated, and Facilitated Youth Programs and Field Days for 4-H, FCS, Agriculture and Aquaculture Department
- Liaison between Associate Administrator and Extension Specialists
- Provided logistics for conferences and workshops for Cooperative Extension, International, Statewide and Local Agencies
- Provided Train-the-Trainer Curriculum and Instructions for Parks and Recreation in Petersburg, Virginia
- Provided administrative support for the Associate Administrator for Programs
- Interpret administrative and programmatic policies and procedures
- Developed service contracts with multiple Hotel Agencies to provide lodging, conference facilities, meals and equipment
- Researched proposals and implemented grant criteria for Extension Programs
- Site Administrator for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture formerly known as CSREES
- Submit State contracts and bids through eVa Software.
President
Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Chief executive officer for Corporation
- Collaborate with Virginia Tech and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to satisfy licensing requirements for over 300 Family and Consumer Sciences teachers in Virginia
- Planning logistics for Professional Development Institute
- Supervised and controlled the affairs of the Corporation
- Responsible for the fiscal health of the organization
- Administered activities of all officers & committee
- Scholarship recruiter
Education
Doctorate in Education – Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2016
Masters of Education – Career and Technical Education - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2011
Bachelors of Science – Family and Consumer Sciences - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2008
Certificate of Completion: Proposal & Grant Writing - Grant Writing
Virginia Union University - Evans – Smith
Richmond, VA01.2008
Virginia Institute for Social Service Training Activities (VISSTA) - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Richmond, VA08.2017
Pre-Professional Certified – Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia Department of Education
Richmond, VA09.2022
Priority Dispatch in EMS, EFD, & EPD - Department of Emergency Communications, RVA 911
Department of Emergency Communications
Richmond, VA10.2022
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- Family Engagement
- Diverse Community Relations
- Assessment Management
- Title I/III/VII/IX
- Academic Advising
- Research-Based Instructional Practices
- Qualitative Research Design
- Professional Development
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
Writings
- Career and technical education – family and consumer sciences teachers’ perceptions of the mathematics standards of learning for secondary schools in the central Virginia region, 2016, Virginia State University – College of Education
- Developing the bee positive (b+) activity game for children ages eight through twelve, 2010, Virginia State University – School of Graduate Studies, Research, and Outreach
Presentations
- Project Management for Non-Project Managers webinar, 2020, Virginia Department of Social Services – Organization Development
- Unstress Yourself – Stress Management webinar, 2020, Virginia Department of Social Services – Organization Development
- HR Fundamental webinar, 2020, Virginia Department of Social Services – Organization Development
- Principles of Effective Communication webinar, 2020, Virginia Department of Social Services- Organization Development
- Lowe’s build it: No sew pillows, 2011, 4-H Intermediate Congress
- Manage your gifts, 2013, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society – Teacher-to-Teacher Conference
- Poster: School to prison pipeline, 2013, Virginia Career Development Association (VCDA)
- Small farm family conference, 2009, 7th Annual Small Farm Family Conference
- Virginia association for biological farming conference, 2011, VABF Conference
- You are an advance learner, 2012, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society – Teacher-to-Teacher Conference
Develop Community 4H Programs
The 4-H program is a youth development organization that aims to empower young people with skills to lead for a lifetime. It focuses on hands-on learning in areas like agriculture, science, citizenship, and healthy living. Through clubs, camps, and other activities, 4-H members learn leadership, communications, and collaboration skills.
Timeline
Program and Operations Training Supervisor
VA Dept. Of Emergency Communications - RVA 911
04.2021 - Current
Talent Development Consultant (HR Manager II)
VA Dept. of Social Services - OD
01.2019 - 04.2021
Training and Development Coordinator Senior
Virginia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Professor
Virginia State University
01.2015 - 01.2020
Past President
Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2016
President
Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences
01.2014 - 01.2015
Youth Coordinator
Virginia State University - Cooperative Extension
01.2011 - 08.2016
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher & School-wide Administrator Aide
Henrico Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2016
Doctorate in Education – Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Virginia State University
Masters of Education – Career and Technical Education - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Virginia State University
Bachelors of Science – Family and Consumer Sciences - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia State University
Certificate of Completion: Proposal & Grant Writing - Grant Writing
Virginia Union University - Evans – Smith
Virginia Institute for Social Service Training Activities (VISSTA) - Family And Consumer Sciences Education
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Pre-Professional Certified – Broad Field Family and Consumer Sciences - Family And Consumer Sciences
Virginia Department of Education
Priority Dispatch in EMS, EFD, & EPD - Department of Emergency Communications, RVA 911
Department of Emergency Communications
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