DeAndra Brown
Yatesville,GA
Summary
With a diverse background spanning community service, childcare, and finance, I bring a versatile skill set and a passion for positive change. As the ROSS Coordinator at Thomaston Housing Authority, I've effectively enhanced resident quality of life through strategic partnerships and educational initiatives. My experience at Brinkley's Day Care Center demonstrates my ability to improve parental satisfaction, manage budgets, and create engaging curricula. I am now, seeking new opportunities to leverage my skills and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ROSS Coordinator
Thomaston Housing Authority
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and implement Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) programs to enhance quality of life for public housing residents.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower residents in areas such as financial literacy, job readiness, and community engagement
- Collaborate with local organizations and agencies to create partnerships that expand resources available to residents.
- Manage 68 case files, tracked resident progress, and maintained accurate documentation of program activities.
Assistant Director
Brinkley's Day Care Center
08.2020 - Current
- Improve parent satisfaction by implementing regular communication channels, such as weekly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences, resulting in positive feedback and higher retention rate of children attending daycare.
- Assist in managing daycare's budget, resulting in cost savings through efficient resource allocation and streamlined operational processes.
- Acquire grant worth $89,230.00.
- Three years of providing Quality Rated, approach to assessing, improving, and communicating level of quality in early and school-age care and education.
Daycare Teacher
Brinkley's Day Care Center
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented new curriculum for specific age groups that incorporated interactive learning activities and play-based learning, resulting in improved engagement and learning outcomes for children.
- Created and executed individualized learning plans for children with diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic and social-emotional growth.
- Successfully communicated and collaborated with parents, other teachers, and administrators to address concerns, share feedback, and plan strategies for benefit of children.
Bank Teller
United Bank
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals for various banking products, such as checking accounts, credit cards, and loans, resulting in increased revenue and profitability for United Bank.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly, and going above and beyond to meet their needs, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently, resulting in minimal errors and high level of customer trust and confidence in bank.
Education
Business Administration And Management -
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2020
Skills
- Creative problem solving and innovation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Brand Development and Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Customer service
- Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
Timeline
ROSS Coordinator
Thomaston Housing Authority
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Brinkley's Day Care Center
08.2020 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Brinkley's Day Care Center
09.2017 - 08.2020
Bank Teller
United Bank
06.2015 - 07.2016
Business Administration And Management -
Gordon State College