Brin Sisco
Indianapolis
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Instructional Design for Adult Education
State of Indiana
10.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 4 staff members that was over WorkForce Ready Grant, InTraining, Indiana’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), Adult Education Grants, and fiscal reporting.
- Assisted in the development of a standard and consistent grant and admin process.
- Worked with other agencies as well as all Workone locations throughout the state to maintain and improve relations.
- Managed and allocated $6 million grant budget for WRG, ensuring 100% compliance with Federal and organizational funding regulations.
- Created and implemented a risk assessment for all of Indiana’s Adult Education programs and then implemented a monitoring and corrective action improvement plan if needed.
- Assisting in the process of creating state policy for the Workforce Ready Grant.
System Applications Analyst
State of Indiana
08.2006 - Current
- Responsible for completing and submitting all Federal NRS Reports each October. This involves ensuring all changes to the federal requirements are discussed with the programmer and then put into effect to allow for collection of data.
- Solely responsible for data uploads of both TABE and HSE files on a daily basis. This includes communicating with representatives from DRC and Diploma Sender as deemed necessary.
- Customer Support for all InTERS data collection system using the Bomgar remote support tool.
- Manage Workforce Ready Grant WorkOne portal for the state. This entails approving and processing all invoices for the grant as well as communicating to the field all changes and responding to any inquiries.
- Manage the approval process for all Integrated Educational Training (IET) applications and courses.
- Assist with managing WorkForce Ready Grant customer self service CRM. This includes engaging with Training Providers, approving invoices, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
- Department of WorkForce Development/ Adult Education
Program Director
Workforce Programs and Service
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Manage CRM and WRG Training provider portal.
- Train all WRG Training providers and Regional WorkOnes on using the CRM and the training provider portal.
- Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
- Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
- Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
- Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback to the Regional Workones and WRG Training providers. Ensure work adheres to the quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
- Collaborate with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Monitor program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain and update project related documents.
Educational Behavior Specialist
Gallahue Mental Health Services
Indianapolis, IN
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
- Provided direct intervention to children requiring intensive, individualize treatment.
- Worked with highly at risk adolescents who had social, communication and/or behavioral skill deficits and completed daily progress notes.
Correctional Counselor
Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility
Indianapolis, IN
10.2002 - 07.2005
- Assessed students through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate course of treatment.
- Regularly discussed treatment plans with students to identify faults or room for improvement.
- Educated appropriate coping mechanisms to help students through tough situations.
Education
Bachelor’s - Criminology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana08-2001
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Rules and regulations
- Charismatic leader
Timeline
Director of Instructional Design for Adult Education
State of Indiana
10.2023 - Current
Program Director
Workforce Programs and Service
06.2020 - 10.2023
System Applications Analyst
State of Indiana
08.2006 - Current
Educational Behavior Specialist
Gallahue Mental Health Services
08.2005 - 07.2006
Correctional Counselor
Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility
10.2002 - 07.2005
Bachelor’s - Criminology
Indiana State University