Demetrice Straws
Mcdonough,GA
Summary
Effective at researching curriculum, locating vendors and coordinating the use of new educational materials. Good relationship-builder and organizational skills paired with a forward-thinking and hardworking mentality. Dedicated to maximizing the success of classroom instruction by using first-rate materials and teaching strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
United Medical And Business Institute
College Park, GA
10.2005 - Current
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
- Coordinated special events such as conferences or workshops designed to raise awareness about the organization's mission.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
- Hired, trained and mentored [Number] staff members to maximize productivity.
- Assessed potential collaboration opportunities to enhance organizational value and improve efficiency.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
Department Chairperson/Instructor
Georgia Medical Institute
Atlanta, GA
09.2001 - 10.2005
- Encouraged open dialogue between students from different backgrounds or perspectives.
- Provided feedback on student performance, progress, and assignments.
- Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum and develop instructional material.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria or rubrics.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect for diversity in the classroom setting.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
- Conducted lectures and demonstrations to introduce new topics or concepts.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage critical thinking skills among students.
- Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Management
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- ITT International TEFL and TESOL:
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages May, 2020
Timeline
Executive Director
United Medical And Business Institute
10.2005 - Current
Department Chairperson/Instructor
Georgia Medical Institute
09.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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