Deidra Adair

• Executive Director Track for July 2025
• Total number of employees (administrative, contract, direct support)- 126
• Total number of participants receiving services- 121
• Programs currently supervising: Supported Independent Living, Supported Employment, Day Habilitation- Community Life Engagement, Mallard Community Home (ICF/DD), IT and Facility Department, and Resource Development
• Implemented and manages Northeast Louisiana's 1st College Program for Students with IDD.
• Supports board members with timely updates and comprehensive reports, holding board meetings/retreats resulting in better decision making and management.
• Manages budgets and financial reporting to maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Collaborates with department heads to improve cross-functional communication and teamwork.
• Develops jobs in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities to have meaningful employment while meeting needs of local employers.
• Communicates needs of those with developmental disabilities to public, local community, state, federal and donor base.
• Creates and implements employment recruitment plan to address staffing shortages and employee retention.
• Manages and creates all media/social platforms, marketing, public relations, and print materials
• Oversees Resource Development department with two employees to raise non-governmental funds to supplement to gap between operating costs and government funding.
• Performs audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
• Examines complaints made by workers, conducted interviews and mediated disputes.
• Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and awareness.
• Supports and assists executive director as "second-in-command" in management of facility budgets and business practices.
• Develops positive relationships on behalf of company with government regulators, families, area health care community and community at large.
• Monitors compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
• Represents organization to local and governmental bodies by giving presentations, speeches and participating in community events.

• Effectively manage creative projects, promoting a superior corporate image.
• Design and manage social media, direct mail, email and print campaigns for multiple locations, resulting in company-wide sales increases.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, which are crucial to company enhancement.
• Oversee sales, marketing, and business development goals.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Created the marketing strategy to assist Monroe, West Monroe & Ruston to continuously rank in the top 10 of all Newk's nation-wide every year since 2016.
• Created marketing plan for West Monroe and Ruston store openings that resulted in corporate record breaking opening week sales (West Monroe- $85K & Ruston- $95K).
• Marketing Director when local franchise won Newk's Eatery Franchise of the Year in 2018.

• Create and maintain content for all social media accounts.
• Facilitate radio, billboard, digital and print advertising.
• Oversee sales, marketing, catering and business development within the community.

Notable Accomplishments:

• Created and implemented catering for local licensee.
• Created and implemented marketing strategy for local licensee.
• Contributed to record breaking daily and weekly sales in 2018 through 2023.