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Bonnie J. Ausburn 3045 Briarwood Paris, Texas 75460 903 517.8249 rip-bon@suddenlink.net EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS 1994 to 1-1-07 Executive Director, Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry, Paris, Texas Facilitated communication and program development between the five school districts in Lamar County, the business community and Paris Junior College. Developed and wrote the regional School-to-Work Grant from the Department of Labor and the Criminal Justice Division's Drug Free Schools and Communities Grant. Administered the day to day operation of the Coalition office. Effectively communicated the Coalition's mission, vision, successes and needs to the community. Developed agenda for board meetings and submitted monthly reports to the Board of Directors. Built community support for the Coalition through personal contacts with business and industry leaders and through active participation with the county's educational institutions. Sought funding through grants and foundations to supplement existing resources to provide a basis for the continuation of the program. Presented to various groups in the community, prepared press releases and worked with the media to publicize the Coalition. Maintained active relationships with various regional, state and national associations. Researched and recommended new ideas, programs and methodologies for reaching program goals. Organization received USA TODAY'S National Community Solutions for Education Award in 1995. Also, developed and wrote the grant for $1.2 million dollar Title V-Abstinence Education Grant from the Texas Department of Health. Director for Project SAVE (Sexual AbstinenceNalues Education) a program of the Lamar County Coalition of Education, Business and Industry. Responsible for development, implementation and coordination of program components, financial management of grant and compliance with Texas Department of Health regulations and procedures. Additionally responsible for contract negotiations, record keeping, supervision of staff and program activities; ensuring that program goals and objectives were met within prescribed timelines. Overall management of TDH contract. 1992 -1994 Executive Director, American Red Cross, Lamar County Chapter Developed and directed all Red Cross programs for Lamar County. Coordinated Health and Safety Courses, including CPR, Standard First Aid, Water Safety and Lifeguarding. Recruited, trained, and scheduled volunteers. Prepared presentation, narrative and budget, for United Way. Developed system for providing services to military families on the local level. Initiated planning for Disaster Preparedness training. Did public presentations of program to civic, service, educational and business groups. Served as a board member and board chairman subsequent to leaving ED position. Wrote numerous grants, both governmental and foundational to expand funding base and scope of programs 1985 to 1992 - District Supervisor/Regional Operations Coordinator, for the Alamo Area Council of Governments Job Training Partnership Program. San Antonio, Texas Developed and implemented Title II, Title III, Title IIB and IIC JTPA programs for a four-county area. Participated in grant development and applications for Department of Labor funding. r 5 ~ )