Cora Sterling
Fairburn,US
Summary
Site Coordinator and Data Ambassador with over 21 years of extensive expertise in fostering student engagement and support through innovative strategies and collaborative partnerships. Demonstrates exceptional skills in conflict resolution, relationship building, organizational proficiency, driving positive outcomes in any settings. Passionate about leveraging leadership and analytical abilities to enhance student well-being and achieve school-wide goals.
Professional with solid experience in dining services, delivering impactful results through exceptional customer service and attention to detail. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible in adapting to changing needs, and reliable in maintaining high standards. Skilled in food preparation, table setting, and ensuring pleasant dining experience for guests. Known for positive attitude, effective communication, and ability to enhance team efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Dining Assistant
Compass Group Management
Slidell, LA
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation to enhance dining experience.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during service operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service to promote positive dining atmosphere.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to maintain supply continuity.
- Supported special events by coordinating setup and ensuring smooth execution of services.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Site Coordinator | Data Ambassador
Communities In Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinate crisis responses, enhancing student support and compliance with guidelines.
- Conducted check-ins with students and parents, fostering engagement and progress.
- Collaborate with teams to meet school attendance goals, improving overall attendance.
- Organize tasks to achieve student goals, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Provide essential services to students, addressing basic needs and financial assistance.
- Streamlined crisis response protocols, enhancing support for attendance, behavior, and basic needs issues. Implemented data-driven strategies to boost student engagement and well-being.
- Fostered strong partnerships with administrators, counselor, and social worker to achieve school-wide attendance goals. Facilitated wrap-around services for students and families.
- Devised creative solutions to complex challenges, balancing multiple projects while maintaining high-quality services. Pioneered new approaches to meet students’ ABC goals efficiently.
- Spearheaded crisis response initiatives, enhancing student support and compliance. Implemented data-driven strategies to boost engagement and well-being.
- Analysed attendance patterns and implemented targeted interventions, resulting in significant improvement. Utilized data to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
- Provided essential services addressing basic needs and financial assistance. Conducted regular check-ins, fostering student engagement and academic progress.
Paraprofessional/Behavior Support Assistant
Fulton County Board of Education
Atlanta, GA
08.2007 - 07.2022
- Recognized as Professional of the Year, demonstrating commitment to educational excellence and student success.
- Fostered inclusive learning environments, implementing individualised education programmes and collaborating with specialists to support diverse student needs.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing efficiency in documentation, data management, and classroom support, allowing teachers to focus more on instruction.
- Meticulously maintained student records, prepared engaging displays, and managed multiple tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality educational support.
- Devised creative strategies to assist in behaviour interventions, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere and improved student engagement.
- Championed inclusive learning, tailoring programmes for diverse needs. Collaborated with specialists to bolster student support and cultivate a nurturing environment.
- Pioneered creative behaviour intervention strategies, fostering enhanced student engagement and a positive learning atmosphere.
Receptionist
Slidell Housing Authority
Slidell, LA
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Managed daily calendars, boosting office efficiency and client engagement.
- Handled over 30 calls daily, ensuring seamless communication and support.
- Processed payments and updated accounts, maintaining financial accuracy.
- Coordinated office inventory, optimizing supply levels and reducing shortages.
- Managed multi-line phone system, screened visitors, and maintained office security.
- Provided comprehensive support to team members, handling document organisation and schedule adjustments, improving team productivity.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, balancing professionalism with approachability. Ensured smooth check-in process.
- Handled high volume of daily calls, ensuring seamless communication. Managed calendars to enhance office efficiency and client engagement.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for visitors while upholding security protocols. Provided comprehensive administrative support, boosting team productivity.
- Facilitated seamless interdepartmental communication and coordinating schedules.
- Bolstered team productivity through comprehensive administrative support, including document organisation and schedule adjustments.
Human Resources Coordinator / Payroll Clerk
Radisson Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
03.2003 - 12.2004
- Managed payroll processes, ensuring accurate records and timely submissions.
- Coordinated tax documentation, achieving compliance with government regulations.
- Enhanced team communication, resolving inter-departmental issues effectively.
- Streamlined payroll documentation, improving reporting efficiency.
- Awarded Employee of the Month for exceptional performance.
- Streamlined payroll processes, reducing errors by implementing rigorous cross-checking procedures and maintaining meticulous records of employee attendance and leave.
- Managed payroll adjustments and deductions for a large hotel staff, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements while adhering to tax regulations.
- Fostered interdepartmental cooperation through effective communication, resolving payroll discrepancies and enhancing overall organisational efficiency.
- Diligently maintained and verified general ledger entries, promptly correcting discrepancies to ensure financial data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
- Optimized payroll processes, reducing errors through meticulous record-keeping and cross-checking procedures, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursements.
- Managed complex payroll adjustments and deductions for diverse hotel staff, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and timely salary payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarah T. Reed
New Orleans, LA05-1996
BBA - Bachelors of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2001
No Degree - Community Association Manager
Lazega And Johanson LLC
Atlanta, GA06-2025
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Clerical
- Collaboration
- Flexible
- Customer service focus
- Team player attitude
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Adaptability to change
- Food presentation
- Order accuracy
- Guest service
- Microsoft Office
- Organization
- Relationship building
- Work ethic
- Leadership
- Strong multitasking
Timeline
Patient Dining Assistant
Compass Group Management
02.2025 - 12.2025
Site Coordinator | Data Ambassador
Communities In Schools
07.2022 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional/Behavior Support Assistant
Fulton County Board of Education
08.2007 - 07.2022
Receptionist
Slidell Housing Authority
01.2005 - 11.2005
Human Resources Coordinator / Payroll Clerk
Radisson Hotel New Orleans
03.2003 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Sarah T. Reed
BBA - Bachelors of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
No Degree - Community Association Manager
Lazega And Johanson LLC