Vonda K.

Burton
3023 Curtis Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
704-884-6400 vb6efb38@westpost.net
Objective
To use my administrative, human resource, management, and/or mental health couns
eling skills in setting that is challenging and rewarding.
Education
Graduated May 1993, Radford University, Radford, VA
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Minor in Chemistry
January 2010-Present, University of Phoenix, Charlotte, NC
Student pursuing Masters of Business Administration.
Completed the following courses: Organizational Leadership, Management, Busine
ss Law with a 3.78 GPA
Qualifications and Training
Qualified Mental Health Professional 2000
Qualified Developmental Disability Professional 2003
Currently certified on NCI Part A, First Aid and CPR, Consumer Rights, Confident
ial, HIPPA, Sexual Harassment, Corporate Compliance, and Blood Born Pathogens
Awards
Dorthea Dix Spirit Award- Mental Health Employee of the Year 2005 awarded by the
North Carolina Mental Health Consumer Organization.
Positions Held
June 9, 2004 to May 25, 2010 Executive Director of Piedmont Pioneer House, Inc.
Answered Request for Proposal (RFP) for program and was granted the RFP. Star
ted up agency, formed Board of Directors, led agency from a public mental health
program ran by the county to a private non-profit mental health program. Wrot
e policies and procedures for the agency. Set up benefit plan for the agency b
y obtaining group health insurance, 401 K plan, professional liability, worker's
compensation, property and vehicle insurance for the agency. Managed employe
es, finances of the organization, reported to a volunteer Board of Directors, cr
eated and oversaw budget of up to $370,000, hired and fired employees, oversaw d
ay to day activities of psychosocial rehabilitation day program for adults who h
ave a severe and persistent mental illness, planed and oversaw fundraisers, inte
rvened in crisis situations for mental health consumers, oversee Medicaid billin
g of organization. Obtained Medicaid authorizations for 55 consumers through
Value Options every 3 months. Held team meetings, wrote Person Centered Plans
, and was Clinical Home for 40 consumers. Led agency with obtaining a 3 year CAR
F accreditation in January 2009. Led agency with obtaining Endorsement and Med
icaid provider number for the agency. Led agency with maintaining health, safet
y and state facility services program regulations.
May 2000-June 2004, Program Coordinator II, Pathways (Piedmont Pioneer House Dir
ector)
Oversaw the day to day operations of Piedmont Pioneer House, oversaw budget, sup
ervised staff, reported to Mental Health Director, intervened in crisis situatio
ns for mental health consumers. Started an education unit component of the prog
ram including assisting consumers with obtaining GED and college diploma. Led a
gency to obtain two 3-year accreditation from the International Center for Clubh
ouse Development.
May 1996-May 2000, Lead Worker Piedmont Pioneer House operated by Pathways.
Oversaw clerical unit of clubhouse program, engaged members in clerical activiti
es, developed entry level job placements in the community for mental health cons
umers, took consumers to doctor appointments, assisted consumers with obtaining
housing, food stamps, and Medicaid. Filled in for clubhouse director when absen
t.
November 1999-May 2000, Habilitation Specialist, Gaston Residential Services (pa
rt-time)
Assisted adults who have a developmental disability in a group home setting gain
independent living skills. Assisted consumers with accessing educational and
recreational opportunities in the community. Assisted consumers with cooking
, cleaning, and bathing needs.
November 1994-May 1996, Habilitation Specialist, Educare, Inc.
Assisted adults who have a developmental disability in a workshop setting and gr
oup home setting. Gave medications to consumers, run program goals with consu
mers, assisted consumers with cooking, cleaning and bathing needs.
January 1994- August 1994, Volunteer, Radford's Battered Women's Shelter, Radfor
d, VA
Trained for 40 hours on empathy skills, safety protocols, and how to answer inco
ming crisis call for domestic violence and rape crisis line.
August 1990-May 1993, Biology Lab Assistant for Radford University, Radford, VA
Prepped labs for students, filled in for professor in labs occasionally, prepare
d live slides for students to view, and cleaned up after labs.
Conference Presentations
"Social Programming" 2000 Toronto, Canada International Center for Clubhouse Dev
elopment Seminar
"Staff and Member Relationships" 2002 Chattanooga, TN, International Center for
Clubhouse Development Seminar
Community and Civic Groups Involvement
Served on Advisory Board for Gaston County Transportation 2000-2004
Member of Gastonia Jaycees 2001-2004
Vice President of Gaston/Lincoln/Cleveland National Alliance for the Mentally Il
l 2000-Present
Professional References
Tommy Gunn, Executive Director of Adventure House, 704-692-4621
Robert Davis, Housing Coordinator for Pathways, 704-884-2501
Mary Fee, Psychiatric Nurse Practioner 704-842-6354