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Dekota Jeter

Dekota Jeter

Project Coordinator
Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

Experienced program coordinator and operations leader with a background spanning healthcare, human services, and institutional operations. Known for supervising teams, managing complex workflows, and ensuring compliance, safety, and accountability in high-responsibility environments. Brings a people centered, trauma informed approach to supporting youth and adults while maintaining program integrity.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Young Adult Project Coordinator

The Children's Home Society of NC
Winston Salem
2022 - Current

Impact-driven project coordinator leading local and statewide initiatives focused on youth engagement, advocacy, and workforce outcomes.

  • Led multi-stakeholder projects supporting both local and statewide programs, managing timelines, and reporting
  • Designed and implemented a scalable local chapter model supporting expansion across North Carolina
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored youth leaders, strengthening engagement, retention, and leadership development
  • Coordinated partnerships with DSS and community organizations to drive outreach and participant recruitment
  • Planned and executed events, trainings, and advocacy initiatives, including statewide and legislative engagement efforts
  • Prepared youth for public speaking, advocacy, and high-level stakeholder meetings
  • Collected, tracked, and analyzed program data to support grant reporting and continuous improvement
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, philanthropy, and leadership teams to promote program impact
  • Maintained databases, schedules, and documentation while managing priorities in a hybrid work environment

Core Skills Project Coordination • Program Management • Stakeholder Engagement • Event Planning • Data Tracking & Reporting • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Public Speaking Support • Trauma-Informed Practices • Microsoft Office • Canva

Food Operations Supervisor

Forsyth County Detention Center
Winston Salem NC
2021 - 2022
  • Led daily operations for high-volume food service in a regulated environment, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and consistency with established standards.
  • Supervised, trained, and directed team members, assigning workloads, monitoring performance, and maintaining operational flow.
  • Coordinated inventory, supplies, and workstation readiness to support uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Enforced safety, sanitation, and risk-management protocols; provided real-time coaching and corrective guidance.
  • Maintained documentation and partnered with leadership to support audits, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Anesthesia Technician

Piedmont Triad Anesthesia
2013 - 2016
  • Trained new technicians on equipment handling and safety procedures, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Supported anesthesia providers in fast-paced clinical environments by ensuring operational readiness of equipment, supplies, and monitoring systems.
  • Assisted with patient physiological monitoring and responded to provider needs with precision and professionalism.
  • Managed stocking and organization of anesthesia supplies across multiple procedure locations.
  • Ensured anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment met cleanliness, safety, and operational standards.
  • Adhered to strict protocols, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and compliance in high-risk settings.

Lead Direct Care Staff Member

Rescare Homecare
2011 - 2013
  • Provided structured life-skills training and daily support to children and adults with developmental delays, promoting independence and personal growth.
  • Monitored participant progress and behavioral changes, documenting observations accurately to support care planning and continuity.
  • Ensured safety, supervision, and adherence to individual support plans in both home and community settings.
  • Supported community integration by supervising clients during volunteer activities and external events.
  • Maintained professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Education

Social Work

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

RJ Reynolds
Winston Salem
06-2010

Skills

  • Project & Program Coordination
  • Stakeholder & Community Engagement
  • Behavioral Observation & Support
  • Youth Leadership Development & Advocacy
  • Event Planning & Facilitation
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Operations & Workflow Management

Certification

  • Trauma-Informed Care Training
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR & AED Certified
  • Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

Young Adult Project Coordinator

The Children's Home Society of NC
2022 - Current

Food Operations Supervisor

Forsyth County Detention Center
2021 - 2022

Anesthesia Technician

Piedmont Triad Anesthesia
2013 - 2016

Lead Direct Care Staff Member

Rescare Homecare
2011 - 2013

Social Work

Forsyth Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

RJ Reynolds
Dekota JeterProject Coordinator