MELANIE J CHAPMAN

15 Cherokee Drive, LaVale, MD 21502

301-268-4204
mchapman@atlanticbb.net
SUMMARY
Dynamic, responsible, enthusiastic and motivated administrator with excellent communication skills
demonstrated by several years experience in management, education and program administration

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Superb time management skills
Complex problem solving
Adaptable
Intuitive communicator
Quick learner
Natural leader
Strong comprehensive managerial skills
Organized
Effective collaborator
Results oriented
Proficiency in organizational software,
Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs
Skills in motivating and training adults
Grant writing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Training and Development: Maryland State Trainer for GED 2014-Provided ongoing training for
staff and adult education programs throughout the state to support educational standards for adult
education learners using College and Career Readiness Standards, CASAS Competencies, Adult
Education Technology Standards, GED 2014 and Common Core Competencies.
Planning Development: Researched and analyzed program data for grant administration and to
support proposals for grant funding through Department of Labor Licensing and RegulationOffice of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. Initiated and implemented process for
intake and assessment.
Educational: Collaborated to institute level based curriculum for adult basic education instruction.
Developed modified iBest education program in collaboration with Allegany College of Maryland
Culinary Arts Program.
Technology: Initiated and developed program technology plan for the integration and
implementation of state technology standards. Instituted utilization of Sharepoint and Google Docs
to streamline program communication.
Communications: Served as representative to Maryland Governors office for the Roundtable
discussion of Program Best Practices for GED. Active participant in local partner and community
based committees- Head Start & Early Head Start Policy Council, YMCA Community Advisory
Group, Family Support Center, Rural Employment Network, Department of Social Services
Homeless Resource Day, Developmental Task Force, and Bridges to Opportunity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
Cumberland, MD

Director of Adult Education

12/2015- Present

Leader for the adult learning program and responsible for ensuring that the program structure and
procedures are in place for effective operation. Provides leadership to support instructional excellence,

grant fiscal management, professional development, resource development, community collaborations, and
continuous program improvement.
ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cumberland, MD
Intake Assessment Specialist and Coordinator of Adult Education

1/2006 to 12/2015

Key staff member in the implementation and administration of Allegany County Adult Education Program
funded by the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation Office of Workforce
Development and Adult Learning. Responsible for intake, assessment goal development system to
document learner enrollment and goal attainment. Coordinated and implemented professional
development. Communicated with local community based organizations to collaborate for job skills
training, post-secondary and technology training to help students acquire essential skills to become
employable and self-sufficient. Responsible for development of annual requests for approval of grant funds.
Initiated and managed budgets for successful utilization of grant funding. Implementation of career
pathways programs for Adult Education curriculum.
Instructor- Adult Basic Education and GED

11/2004 to 1/2006

Provided classroom instruction, developed and implemented curriculum, assessed and evaluated student
progress in Adult Basic Education classroom.
WALMART STORES INCORPORATED
LaVale, MD
Assistant Store Manager

10/1993 to 03/1998

Managed 300+ employees in a mass market retail environment. Safety Team leader, Soft lines manager,
Hardlines manager, budget analysis and implementation, loss prevention team, training and goal
development. Management team member for store that was selected as Regional Store of the Year 1996.
CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT COORPORTATION
LaVale, MD
Assistant to the Vice President/Manager
08/1991 to 10/1993
Support position to the Vice President in the management of hotel and restaurant business while attending
Frostburg State University. Responsible for restaurant remodeling, hiring and training of personnel,
marketing and budgets.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
B.S. Business Administration
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD

1994

Frostburg State University Graduate Work toward MEd

2011

University of Phoenix- Currently working to complete MAED

February 2017

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Provided parent enrichment activities with the After School Programs at local middle school.
Assisted after school program to provide training to parents in their role as their childs first teacher.
Developed and implemented engagement activities for at-risk middle school children which
included Origami and Math and Robotics.
President of Youth-Young Womens Organization serving girls 12 to 18.
Active member/volunteer with church organization-served on church board for 10+ years to plan
and coordinate outreach programs, and administer service and organizational goals.