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Demra Lucas

Stamford

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Therapist

Aspire Living And Learning School
03.2023 - Current
  • Documented student behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess students needs and develop treatment plan.
  • Developed tools to help students acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
  • Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
  • Attended ongoing professional development training programs and industry seminars to remain current on treatments and techniques.

Bus Attendant

First Student
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
  • Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
  • Enforced safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
  • Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
  • Communicated with bus drivers, contractors and schools regarding route changes.

Special Needs Coordinator

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
  • Dispatched routes and pick up schedules
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Assisted administration with assignment of students to bus routes and prepared reports

Managing Partner

Upper Deck Bar & Grill
03.2013 - 08.2018
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
  • Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
  • Increased revenue by 10% with successful promotional strategies and reductions in costs.
  • Directed strategic initiative that improved team productivity by 20%.
  • Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
  • Schedule restaurant workers daily and filled in for shifts.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Urbana College
Urbana, OH

Skills

  • Data Analysis Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Training
  • Time Management
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Maintenance Recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Mentoring
  • Dispatching

Timeline

Behavior Therapist

Aspire Living And Learning School
03.2023 - Current

Bus Attendant

First Student
10.2022 - 03.2023

Special Needs Coordinator

Cleveland Metropolitan School District
08.2018 - 08.2022

Managing Partner

Upper Deck Bar & Grill
03.2013 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Urbana College
Demra Lucas