1. MELISSA MCQUILKIN, MSW
Health & Human Services Administrator
Pompano Beach, Florida | (201) 280-3934
MelissaMcQuilkin@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/melissamcquilkin
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
As a driven and skilled Health & Human Services Administrator with a Master’s degree and 8 years of
experience in executive level multi-program management, I am seeking a challenging role in a dynamic
company where I can utilize my experience and education to build successful partnerships and elevate programs
and staff to their maximum potential
EXPERTISE
♦ Community Outreach & Education
♦ Program Design & Development
♦ Training and Leadership
♦ Client Services and Relations
♦ Financial Management & Reporting
♦ Grant Writing and Research
♦ Development & Fundraising
♦ Marketing & Events
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Services Administrator, Broward Children’s Center, Pompano Beach, FL, Oct 2010- Present
♦ Promoted from Director to Administrator less than 2 years from hire
♦ Grew the agency’s Respite Program by 250% in 2 years through community outreach, partnership
development, marketing, and program redesign
♦ Manage the Social Services Division encompassing 6 programs serving 400 clients annually as well as
provide direct client services including evaluations, program enrollments, and referrals
♦ Financial management for division including 6 funding contracts totaling $1,000,000 annually, utilization
reports and projections, service billing, and internal and external audits
♦ Human Resource responsibilities for division including staff recruitment, interviews, training, policy
development, reviews, payroll, and supervision for 90 per diem and full time employees from entry to
management level and undergraduate and graduate level interns
♦ Program design and launch for 3 successful new programs: Health & Nutrition Education program,
Special Needs Family Strengthening, and Parent Advocacy
♦ Public relations and marketing for division and coordination of agency-wide recruitment/resource fairs
♦ Event planning for community-wide trainings, activity groups, and educational seminars
♦ Development and Public Relations team collaboration on fundraising and development initiatives
♦ Conduct community presentations, tours, and trainings year round in Broward County and nationally
♦ Grant writing and grant management for all department programs through private foundations and federal
funding including research and statistical data, program outcome design, and quarterly reporting
MELISSA MCQUILKIN, MSW | (201) 280-3934 | MelissaMcQuilkin@gmail.com
2. Broward County Program Supervisor, Best Buddies International, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jan 2008-Oct 2010
♦ Promoted from Manager to County Supervisor less than 1 year from hire
♦ Directly managed 5 full time staff and 250 clients and volunteers annually through recruitment, training,
and evaluations and providing guidance and motivation to team
♦ Managed a $260,000 office budget, including tracking and approving expenses, evaluating projections,
processing all bills and payments, and creating and overseeing event budgets
♦ Directly managed the local Advisory Board, including recruitment, leading meetings/ conference calls,
overseeing sub-committees, and coordinating Board fundraising initiatives
♦ Worked directly with the State Director in coordinating local funding initiatives, including executing
funding contracts and reports, researching potential funding opportunities and grant writing, developing
program outcome tools, creating partnerships with local funders and partner programs, and donor
database management
Marketing/Events Consultant, World of Wine Guide, Ft Lauderdale, FL, Nov 2013-April 2016
♦ Per diem position responsible for community outreach, product marketing, special events, customer
support and international travel for a wine import and distribution company
Marketing/Events Coordinator, South Florida Business Journal, Deerfield Bch, FL, Sept-Dec 2007
♦ Contracted position executing large scale events including sponsor and guest recruitment, venue staging,
event registration, marketing strategies, mail-merges, proofing awards and presenter scripts, recruiting
advertisers, drafting trade agreements, and managing and building marketing database
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL, May 2007 GPA: 4.0
Coursework in Organizational Development, Research, Grant Writing, and Clinical Practice
Bachelor of Science, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, May 2006 Magna Cum Laude
Major: Social Work, Double Minor: Psychology/Sociology
Independent Research Assistant to Dean of Social Work
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
♦ Florida Notary Public
♦ Children’s Services Council Trainer Cadre- source expert conducting trainings to enhance the skills of
professionals working with children in Broward County.
♦ FAU School of Social Work Field Instructor
♦ Presenter- 2014 National Respite Conference, Nashville, TN
♦ Member- Emerge Broward (networking/professional development); Non Profit Chamber of Commerce
♦ Program Supervisor of the Year- Best Buddies Florida 2009
♦ Trainings-Motivational Interviewing, Grant Writing, Cultural Diversity, Program Management, Conflict
Resolution, HIPPA Compliance, NAPPI Interventions, First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, Nurturing
Parenting Program, Certified Trainer for National REST (Respite Education & Support Tools) and
Certified Employment Consultant
MELISSA MCQUILKIN, MSW | (201) 280-3934 | MelissaMcQuilkin@gmail.com
