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SHAUNA  DEVENNEY

SHAUNA DEVENNEY

Bayswater, WA,VIC

Summary

Dynamic leader and adept project manager, I've spearheaded initiatives at the Department of Education, enhancing student retention and support across 16 schools. Specialising in developing inclusive programs, my strong interpersonal skills and quick risk assessment abilities have significantly contributed to educational reform. My work has consistently delivered impactful solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Completion Project Worker

Department Of Education
Donegal, Ireland
12.2017 - 10.2024
  • Co-ordination & supporting of 16 key primary & post-primary schools across the county in the educational retainment of their students.
  • Advising & supporting key players such as School Principals, Education Welfare Officers alongside Child & Family agencies in their role working with Children.
  • Develop & Deliver evidence-based & informal programmes where needed.
  • Deliver on-the-ground support to students & parents.
  • Facilitate workshops & training on a various range of subjects.
  • Assist in administrative duties & corresponding to attendance data.
  • Evaluating and reporting procedure to relevant agencies.

Regional Development Officer

Cara-Friend & The Rainbow Project Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Identify gaps in public access to youth work premises & facilities in the western region of Northern Ireland & establish new developments.
  • To attend & establish network meetings in order to raise awareness of issues directly facing communities & provide solution focused strategies for improvement.
  • To deliver & facilitate awareness training to local government, schools, statutory & non-statutory institutions, as well as youth clubs, community & voluntary groups.
  • Working in partnership with key stakeholders, adapting and updating their policies & procedures to enhance their services for minority groups.
  • To liaise with mainstream youth services to ensure inclusive provision of services.
  • To pursue & secure active funding streams & provide effective management of various monetary budgeting streams.
  • Efficiently complete reporting & administrative procedures within time-frames.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Community Youth Work

Magee University
Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
10-2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Managment in Sports & Development

Atlantic University College
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
10-2014

Skills

  • Open to new work opportunites
  • Confident leader
  • Adaptable
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Direct & clear communication style
  • Assess risks quickly
  • Solution focused
  • Team player

Certification

White Card Certificate, WTG-BWTM-24-10044-01, First Aid Training, Suicide First Training.

Timeline

School Completion Project Worker

Department Of Education
12.2017 - 10.2024

Regional Development Officer

Cara-Friend & The Rainbow Project Northern Ireland
03.2016 - 12.2017

Postgraduate Diploma - Community Youth Work

Magee University

Bachelor of Science - Business Managment in Sports & Development

Atlantic University College
SHAUNA DEVENNEY