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I’M MELINDA BOWMAN
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ABOUT ME
I'm a dedicated servant leader and educator who values uniqueness and a purpose driven life.
Entrepreneurial minded professional with considerable experience in education, program development and community outreach. Excels at making programs and events customer-centered, continuously improving practices to reach team goals and implementing plans with consensus-based decision making. A passion for public service, actively seeks ways to support the local community.
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"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
MY EXPERIENCE
Work History
ADMINISTRATOR, CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS RESEARCH COLLABORATION LEARNING & EXCELLENCE (CIRCLE)
June 2023-Date
CIRCLE | xaʔtu̓s for Mental Health
A clinical research and outreach partnership between the Healing Lodge and the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
PROGRAM & SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
2019-Date
Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations, Spokane, WA
A residential treatment facility for Native American Youth. Grounded in culture, therapy, and expressive arts. Home of Sinpaqcheen School grades 7-12.
DIRECTOR RUNNING START & COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
2014 - 2019
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.Â
Created a nationally recognized concurrent enrollment program, developed student-centered workshops, led academic advisers to a 98% student success rate, more than doubled enrollment in less than 5 years.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR & ADVISER
2012 - 2014
Explore Knowledge Academy, Las Vegas, NV.
6th-9th grade composition, English, history Instructor. Project based, open concept charter school led by teamwork and innovation. Taught middle school English, social studies, and creative writing. Adviser to 24 students and guided them in the creation of research projects and presentations.
HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR & ADVISER
2010 - 2012
Sierra Vista High School, Las Vegas, NV.
9th and 11th grade English and composition. Led the publication of the yearbook while modernizing techniques and upgrading equipment.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL/PROGRAM DIRECTOR
2008Â - 2010
Education Preparatory Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
Innovative, technology-based charter school in New Mexico working with underserved, minority populations. Led the school through both the district/school self-assessment and the state charter renewal.
HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, DEPARTMENT HEADÂ & ADVISER
2006Â - 2010
Creative Education Preparatory Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
Worked with individual students to develop academic paths that fulfilled their needs while leading to high school graduation. Worked with staff to create professional development plans.
MY SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Program Development
Curriculum & Instructional Delivery
Evaluation & Continuous ImprovementÂ
Public Speaking & Presentations
Quantitative Research
Data-Driven Decision Making
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Event Planning
Community Outreach
Fundraising
TECHNICAL
Microsoft Office Suite
WordPress
Jira
Adobe Acrobat Pro X
MAC and PC Platforms
Banner
Canvas, Plato, & NovaNet LMS
Hobsons Radius CRM
Prezi Presentation Platform
BELIEVE IN SOMETHING LARGER THAN YOURSELF.
Barbara Bush
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Worked collaboratively with both higher education and nonprofit MARCOM staff and marketing agencies to develop innovative strategic marketing plans using print and social media
Implemented marketing plan in conjunction with other departments to fully engage customers on multiple levels
Clearly communicated program mission and vision both in print and through social media and website development
Revitalized the dual and concurrent enrollment program through staff development and marketing
Actively looked for ways to improve the customer experience by including them in the process
Evaluated effectiveness of marketing using best practices in quality assurance
PROGRAMMING & PRESENTATIONS
Expanded program offerings by 42% by direct presentation and communication with stakeholders
Developed policy and procedure manuals, orientation and professional development for multiple audiences
Developed and presented new instructor orientations for 5+ years Coordinated annual professional development days for 200+ instructors
Succeeded in program development by building relationships with multiple stakeholders
MANAGEMENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Developed and managed a $5.3 million-dollar budget for Running Start and EWU in the High School with annual budget surplus
Successfully coordinated and led EWU Concurrent Enrollment through the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership national accreditation
Actively used data to grow, change, and adjust program outcomes
Increased Running Start and College in the High School enrollment 50% in 5 years
Directed large departments as director and high school principal
Managed 45 faculty coordinators from 15 different academic departments
Directed 98 high schools, 4000 high school students, 280 high school instructors as part of the concurrent enrollment program
Established training goals with both groups and individuals and developed tracking procedures
Built community partnerships to support mission driven non-profits
Chaired Community Partnerships committee to develop neighborhood projects and initiatives
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Motivational Interviewing for Management, 2023
Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, 2019
Building Community Partnerships, Junior League of Spokane, 2019
Introduction to Jira, 2018
Understanding Not-For-Profit Financials: Beyond the Numbers, Junior League of Spokane, 2018
NACEP Leadership Academy, 2018
WordPress, 2018
Spokane Management Conference, 2015
Communication Skills for Women, 2015
Leadership, Team Building, and Coaching Skills, 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PARTNERSHIPS
Research Commission Committee (National) 2018-2019
Accreditation Peer Reviewer, 2018-2019
JUNIOR LEAGUE
Spokane, Las Vegas, Albuquerque / 2006-2021
Chair Book Bank, 2020-Date
Chair Financial Resource Management, 2016-2018
Red Hot Night Fundraising Committee, 2018-2019
Co-Chair Kids’s in the Kitchen, 2010-2011
Donor Relations, 2009-2010
Chair Cookbook Development, 2008-2009
Chair Grants Committee, 2008-2009
Co-Chair Holiday Ole Craft Fair, 2007-2008
ALPHA XI DELTA HOUSING CORPORATION
Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Cheney, WA
Board Treasurer, 2016-Date
REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Church Council, 2012-2014
Chair Community Partnerships Committee, 2013-2014
NEVADANS FOR THE COMMON GOOD
2012-2014
IF YOUR ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS TO DREAM MORE, LEARN MORE, DO MORE AND BECOME MORE, YOU ARE A LEADER.
John Quincy Adams
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
August 2007 - May 2011
DOCTORATE
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
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Dissertation: Relationship Between Student Purpose in Life and Performance on New Mexico Standards Based Assessment
January 2011 - May 2013
MASTERS
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
English & Teaching
September 2014 - June 2016
BACHELORS
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Social Sciences, Secondary Education
Currently Enrolled
DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING (DDDM) SPECIALIZATIONÂ THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Analyzing process maps for driving improvement, software for maximizing data analysis, statistical process control, creating metrics dashboards and translating data stories, and the connection between operations technology metrics and organizational performance.
Currently Enrolled
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIZATIONÂ UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Fundamental principles of effective compliance, the components of an effective compliance program and their applications, and then closely examine two of the most important areas of compliance in today’s business climate: privacy compliance, and anti-corruption.
PORTFOLIO
What I’ve Created
To provide a tangible showcase of my work, I’ve included a snapshot portfolio of my writing, grant proposals, and presentations. Take a moment to explore below, and reach out if you’re interested in learning more about what I have to offer.
