Brandi Medina, M.S.
2331 Anderson Dr. SW
Decatur, Al--
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology December 2004
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology August 2008
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Professional Experience
Business Office Mgr. & Social Media Coordinator Fine Coatings Pro Services July 2019- Present
Website development & maintenance
Social Media development and promotion
Budgeting
Scheduling
Customer Service
Business development
Director of Community Engagement The Legacy Center, Inc. January 2019- July 2019
Grant writing
Community outreach
Social media promotion
Fundraising
Event planning
Program development
Program Manager Good Media Inc/ Strayer University. July 2018- March 2019 (freelance contract position)
Liaison between Good Media Inc., Strayer University, Fine Films and the local Decatur community
Program outreach and recruitment
Mentor outreach and recruitment
Manage Student Support Network
Manage Community Mentor Program
Marketing & PR for program
Social Media Promotion
Director of Programs & Education Alzheimer’s Association October 2011- July 2018
Provide education, counseling, and referrals to families affected by Alzheimer’s
Deliver educational presentations on Alzheimer’s to the public
Hold annual conferences related to Alzheimer’s topics for the community
Community outreach
Grant writing
Train support group facilitators and facilitate early stage support group and social engagement program
Supervise local office
Marketing & PR for program events
Organization’s local spokesperson for all media inquiries (radio and tv)
State Advocacy Lead for Alabama
Member of the Alabama Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force
Develop new community programs and expand common program plans on a local level
Social Media Promotion
House Manager CDD August 2010 – September 2011
Manage three group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities
Supervise staff of 40 PT and FT employees
Assist clients with direct care tasks, medical issues, financial matters, access to local resources
Scheduling, budgeting, employee evaluations, staff development, payroll
Medical Case Manager Eastern VA Medical School August 2009 – August 2010
Provide case management for 120 HIV patients in a medical school clinic /non-profit setting; Assist patients with Ryan White paperwork and services
Provide links to medication co-pay assistance, transportation, and financial assistance; dental, vision, substance abuse and MH referrals; prevention services; medication adherence; understanding HIV disease process; obtaining medications; end of life issues
Certified in Waived Rapid HIV Testing
QA & Training Coordinator Hope House Foundation January 2003 – August 2006
Assisted clients with intellectual disabilities with daily living tasks for non-profit organization in the community; Advocated for medical, social, and financial equality
Held monthly training classes for all new employees
Evaluated completeness of all documentation forms within the ISPN, Permanent Record, Medication Notebook and Emergency medical forms across the agency.
Insured compliance with state licensure and Medicaid waiver regulations
Assisted teams with preparing for licensure, utilization and other reviews
Filled in as site Coordinator during openings; trained new incoming Coordinators
Hired new part-time and full-time employees for entire agency (250 people in agency)
