Adella Lawrence
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Knowledgeable Student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Laramie County School District 1
Cheyenne , WY
08.2018 - Current
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
- Helped develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors in an effective manner.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure proper support for students' educational needs.
Administrative Assistant
Thru Tubing Solutions
Cheyenne , WY
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor.
Daycare Teacher
Foundations Learning Academy
Cheyenne, WY
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children to record development.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Administrative Assistant
Noble Casing Inc
Cheyenne, WY
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
- Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
Waitress
Olive Garden Restaurant
Cheyenne, WY
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift by wiping counters and cleaning spills promptly.
- Presented menus to patrons, answered questions about menu items and made recommendations.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Claims Service Specialist
Allstate
Cheyenne, WY
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Processed high volumes of bodily injury claims efficiently while working in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted new policyholders with processing claims.
- Performed quality assurance reviews on completed claim forms.
- Delivered quality customer service to assigned, insured and claimants throughout entire claims lifecycle to promote service times.
- Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Restaurant Hostess
Little America
Cheyenne, WY
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Assisted with setting up banquet rooms for special events.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
- Distributed menus to guests, led to tables and gave initial information about service staff or specials.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Cheyenne, WY05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WYSkills
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Assistance
- Classwork Oversight
- Expense Reporting
- Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Behavior Modeling
- Child Development
- Reliable
- Safe Food Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Positive and Professional
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Thru Tubing Solutions
06.2022 - 03.2023
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Laramie County School District 1
08.2018 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Foundations Learning Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
Administrative Assistant
Noble Casing Inc
07.2017 - 07.2018
Waitress
Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2016 - 07.2017
Claims Service Specialist
Allstate
03.2014 - 01.2016
Restaurant Hostess
Little America
02.2011 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
East High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Laramie County Community College