Dina Willett
Parent Liaison/Educational Interpreter
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Friendly Parent Liaison consistently works with parents, coordinates volunteer resources and improves channels of communication. Good problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Experienced working as intermediary between staff, faculty and parents. Attentive Family Advocate with determination to assist families requiring support and community resources. Empathetic professional with more than 2 years of advocating for people by scheduling appointments, promoting activities that build self-reliance and setting attainable goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Parent Liaison/Educational Interpretr
Charles County Public Schools
Waldorf, MD
11.2020 - Current
- Facilitated positive and production communication between educators and families.
- Instructed parents in school processes, academic programs and available resources.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Helped develop special programs, events and workshops to inform and better involve parents.
- Produced detailed and timely reports, paperwork and other supporting materials to facilitate communication between families and educators.
- Used strategies such as school newspaper and online methods to update parents with latest information.
- Supported student education by accompanying Spanish speaking individuals to events, study sessions and assemblies to translate /interpreter instruction, conversation and documents.
Assistant Store Manager
New York & Company
Waldorf, MD
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Los Arcos
Guatemala City 01.1992 - 09.1995
Skills
Title l compliance
Parent outreach
Workshop oversight
Volunteer program assistance
Effective communication
Family advocacy
Community resource coordination
Timeline
Parent Liaison/Educational Interpretr
Charles County Public Schools
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
New York & Company
05.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Colegio Los Arcos
01.1992 - 09.1995