Timothy Palmer

Dedicated and results-driven professional with 4 years of experience as a director as well as a project and program manager in both nonprofit and private sectors. Skilled in program coordination, budget management, team leadership, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Committed to driving organizational growth and ensuring the successful implementation of projects.

Community Engagement Coordinator - WICOMICO PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN - SALISBURY, MARYLAND

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Organizing community outreach events in ENOUGH prioritized neighborhoods
• Organizing town-hall style meetings in ENOUGH prioritized neighborhoods
• Attending meetings in collaboration with DUE East Consultants
• Reaching out to community members and organizations in ENOUGH prioritized neighborhoods to collect surveys.
• Represent WPFC in ENOUGH prioritized neighborhoods to build meaningful connections with community members and non-profits to build capacity.
• Develop and report performance metrics for programs for compliances and data tracking

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - LEAD 4 LIFE INC. - SALISBURY, MARYLAND

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Assist the Executive Director and Managing Director with the development of strategies and goals for the Network's major policy, equity, and community engagement programs and initiatives
• Evaluate programs and services to ensure continuous improvement in meeting the needs.
• Manage staff assignments, schedules, and workloads to maintain program efficiency. Assisting in the management and daily operations of the organization
• Advance organizational goals in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Oversee program communications, facilitating positive relations with stakeholders. Work with internal partners to align, implement, and coordinate activities across the organization.
• Develop and report performance metrics for programs for compliances and data tracking
• Represent the organization with external partners on collaborative projects and initiatives; ensure alignment of strategies and activities with the organization's goals and objectives
• Align equity and community engagement efforts across the organization
• Contribute to the development of program project concepts, contracts, and grant proposals for funding
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications to develop plans and activities to build awareness of programs and initiatives.

COMMUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR - WICOMICO COUNTY - SALISBURY, MARYLAND

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Plan and coordinate grant programs, ensuring adherence to policies and practices within allocated budgets.
• Manage staff assignments, schedules, and workloads to maintain program efficiency.
• Oversee program communications, facilitating positive relations with stakeholders.
• Utilize technology for program operations, including video conferencing and presentation software.
• Create and maintain program records, reports, and proposals for transparent communication.

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST / PARAPROFESSIONAL - SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION - WESTOVER, MARYLAND

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

• Acted as liaison between students, families, school personnel and community agencies.
• Liaised between students, families, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Applied principles of applied behavior analysis to support evidence-based practices.
• Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments and designed behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborated with educators and specialists on implementing student-specific interventions.
• Provided training to staff and parents on behavior management and positive support strategies.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GRAPHIC DESIGN, MINOR IN FASHION DESIGN - ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA (2003-06 - 2005-12)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCE, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (ASSOCIATES DEGREE) - SUSSEX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (2003-05)