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Erika J. Latson

West Palm Beach,Florida

Summary

Highly organized, efficient and communicative Liaison Officer with strong background coordinating business operations with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications. Honest and ethical with exceptional conflict resolution talents. Dedicated to handling all types of inquiries efficiently and effectively.

Work History

Afterschool Liaison

Department Of Extended Learning
West Palm Beach , FL
07.2016 - Current
  • Of Extended Learning, Afterschool Programming
  • Recruited staffing for 93 afterschool programs
  • Partnered and coordinated with various agencies to enhance recruitment strategies for optimal outcomes
  • Created several professional development trainings for afterschool staff
  • Mentored and monitored new site directors as well as seasoned directors
  • Attended several recruiting events to recruit staff
  • Assisted HR staff with processing new applicants by verifying their qualifications, following up with directors and newly hired staff to ensure retaining through the process
  • Reviewed 93 afterschool programs to ensure they were fiscally sound and quality driven
  • Increased program outreach by building strong relationships with educators and community.
  • Maintained knowledge of latest requirements and support strategies.
  • Collected and analyzed data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve relationship between other entities and business.
  • Forged and cultivated productive relationships with community members and potential partners.
  • Collaborated with administrators and teachers on specific plans of action.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

ESOL Testing Manager

Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2017 - Current
  • Updated ongoing testing procedures for software to account for changes resulting from post-release patches.
  • Maintained bug reporting system for logged faults, delegating issues to development personnel for remediation.
  • Tested pre-release CASAS modifications to reduce possibility of end users experiencing crashes or bugs.
  • Pre-screened students to assigned correct testing

Afterschool Site Director

Hope-Centennial And Marsh Pointe Elementary
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
08.2009 - 06.2016
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.

Summer Camp Afterschool Site Director

Indian Pines Elementary
Lantana, FL
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Implemented a new summer program with a program of 50 students
  • Managed a small budget while providing a quality summer camp program
  • Worked with a variety of outside agencies to coordinate free/reduced field trip experiences.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
  • Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.

Child Development Associate II

Adult And Community Education & Cholee Lake Elem.
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2008 - 04.2012
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
  • Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.

Area Volunteer Coordinator

Dept. Of Early Childhood Education
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2006 - 07.2008
  • Managed volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
  • Evaluated strengths of team members and assessed vacancies to match volunteers with positions.
  • Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and represented volunteers at weekly meetings.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers to fill positions in the classroom, main office and cafeteria.
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
  • Supervised and promoted volunteers into permanent roles based on staff feedback.
  • Championed volunteer achievements and drove performance through incentives.

Child Development Associate II

West Gate, Forest Park Elementary Schools
West Palm Beach, FL
08.1993 - 06.2005
  • Constructed age-appropriate goals and outcomes to assist children with special needs and developmental delays.
  • Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
  • Developed level-appropriate lessons and activities to support skill-building needs.
  • Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
  • Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results.
  • Prepared children for success in classroom settings through encouragement and exploration of learning activities.
  • Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
  • Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Assistant Director of Afterschool Programming

West Gate Elementary School
West Palm Beach, FL
03.1994 - 06.2003
  • Assisted with the implementation of a new SACC and summer programs at West Gate Elementary
  • Assisted with the training of SACC staff, parent volunteers and teachers in various strategies and techniques to enhance the outcome of each program
  • Developed strategies and techniques to increase parent involvement
  • Provided incentives for staff, and students to increase participation and excellence
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses, schools, churches to provide incentives for academic successes and with community- based organizations for parental involvement programs.

Education

In Process of Completing Bachelors Degree - Human Resources Management

Palm Beach State College And University of Phoenix, S Institute
06.2023

Skills

  • TRIRIGA proficient
  • Pre-screening candidates
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Created staff professional development trainings
  • Create monthly department newsletters using Constant Contact
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Employee handbook development
  • Partnership development
  • Candidate tracking
  • Public speaking
  • New hire orientations

Timeline

ESOL Testing Manager

Chuck Shaw Technical Education Center
03.2017 - Current

Afterschool Liaison

Department Of Extended Learning
07.2016 - Current

Summer Camp Afterschool Site Director

Indian Pines Elementary
06.2013 - 08.2013

Afterschool Site Director

Hope-Centennial And Marsh Pointe Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2016

Child Development Associate II

Adult And Community Education & Cholee Lake Elem.
08.2008 - 04.2012

Area Volunteer Coordinator

Dept. Of Early Childhood Education
03.2006 - 07.2008

Assistant Director of Afterschool Programming

West Gate Elementary School
03.1994 - 06.2003

Child Development Associate II

West Gate, Forest Park Elementary Schools
08.1993 - 06.2005

In Process of Completing Bachelors Degree - Human Resources Management

Palm Beach State College And University of Phoenix, S Institute

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