Fotini Tziotis
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic Employment Coordinator at Orange County Public Schools with expertise in compliance monitoring and staff leadership. Proven track record in reducing time-to-fill vacancies and enhancing recruitment processes. Skilled in behavioral analysis and conflict resolution, fostering positive workplace relationships while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated districtwide recruitment, onboarding, and compliance for instructional staff, support employees, administrators, and school bus drivers, ensuring adherence to state certification, federal regulations, and district policies.
- Administered the O.T.E.T.A. drug and alcohol testing program for transportation employees, maintaining strict compliance with DOT and state safety regulations.
- Managed applicant tracking systems, background checks, and employment documentation (contracts, offer letters, personnel actions) for a workforce of over [X] employees, partnering with principals and district leaders to meet critical staffing needs and reduce time-to-fill vacancies.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ESE (BEHAVIOR COACH)
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided support to Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers and behavior specialists in managing classroom activities for students with behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Assisted in implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs), tracked student progress, and maintained a safe, structured learning environment.
- Collaborated with instructional staff to promote positive behaviors and supported individual student needs through one-on-one and small group interventions.
BEHAVIOR COACH
UCP CHARTER SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA WEST ORANGE CAMPUS
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Implement behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, or behavioral challenges.
- Their primary responsibilities include observing and recording behaviors, assisting clients with skill-building activities, and applying evidence-based techniques like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce challenging ones.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
KELLY EDUCATIONAL STAFFING
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Adapted quickly to different classroom environments, following lesson plans and maintaining continuity in student learning across various subjects and grade levels.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively creates a safe and productive learning environment, fostering positive relationships with students and supporting their academic growth.
DEPARTMENT HEAD-SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, MARRIOTT’S LAKESHORE RESERVE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed documentation for payroll, managed schedules, and training and enforced policies for two departments (Security and Pools)
- Budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting & analysis
- Managed compliance audits and followed up with Risk Management.
- Created and updated the Emergency response plans and supervised all training for the security team.
- Conduct physical examinations of property every week to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
SAFETY & SECURITY SUPERVISOR, MARRIOTT’S LAKESHORE RESERVE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversee property-wide audits and delegate audits to staff to assist in professional development.
- Hold monthly Safety Committee meetings and implement the BE SAFE incentive program.
- Lead WIG huddles and ensure the WIG board is up to date with correct information and lead measures are properly tracked.
- Manage daily operations In Safety & Security, including managing on-site Lifeguards on the pool.
SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Identifying, hiring, and retaining 16 direct reports to efficiently operate a 600+ unit resort.
- Protect company assets by monitoring the General Liability and Workers Compensation cases and managing the claim process.
- Assist with the quarterly and annual FLS audit, achieving a 98% score on the annual test in 2018.
- Sustained a 100% Associate Engagement Survey score by building a trusting relationship with the Officers by conducting one on ones and on the job training.
DEPARTMENT HEAD-LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, MARRIOTT VILLAGE
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed & hired 14 direct reports, including contracted gate attendants, to efficiently operate a 1,100-room complex.
- Restructured department, optimized labor hours, and subsequently added new positions including an additional supervisor role.
- Formed & managed an operational Shipping & Receiving storefront, generating over $3,800 of monthly revenue.
- Increased Associate Engagement Survey score from 70% to 85% in 2016.
LOSS PREVENTION SUPERVISOR, MARRIOTT VILLAGE
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted in developing procedures for the emergency response, crisis management, physical security, information protection and incident management of Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites; Springhill Suites-combined 1100 guest rooms.
- Manage staff schedule for all shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
SPECIAL EVENTS LEAD, GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Implemented 10-codes for effective communication and operational efficiency.
- Assisted recreation manager in the daily operation of assigned events, including supervision of event operation staff and Towel Hut staff.
- Monitored cash handling operations, answered guest inquiries via phone, personally or electronically in a prompt, courteous manner.
SAFETY & SECURITY OFFICER, GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Maintain efficiently daily organization of dispatch operation, closed circuit televisions and alarm systems.
- Collected, secured, and investigated all lost and found that are turned into the department.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
01.2026
LIBERAL ARTS -
VALENCIA COLLEGE
01.2012
CERTIFICATION - Law, Police Science, and Behavioral Science
NEW YORK CITY POLICE ACADEMY
01.2001
Skills
- MIP 30 Property Emergency Planning
- Interview & Investigations
- Threat & Risk Management
- Operations & Staff Leadership
- Professional Training & Development
- CCTV
- Alarms & Access Control
- Onity & SafeLok Key System
- Security Policy Development
- Data analysis
- Behavioral Health
- Data Modeling
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral analysis
- Classroom management
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Data management
- Staff collaboration
- Project coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Intervention strategies
- Interview coaching
- Job market analysis
- Employment law
- Career counseling
- HR software proficiency
Professional Overview
Skilled professional with a background in Safety & Security Management and a transition into Human Resources, bringing expertise in observing behavioral patterns, conflict resolution, and compliance. Strong foundation in psychology and behavior analysis, with the ability to apply data-driven strategies to enhance recruitment, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Dedicated to fostering workplace growth, engagement, and overall well-being.
Accomplishments
- 2015 Leader of the Year
- 2016 Integrity award
- 2017 Teambuilder Award
- 2016 & 2018 Marriott's Corporate Citizenship award
Timeline
EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2025 - Current
BEHAVIOR COACH
UCP CHARTER SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA WEST ORANGE CAMPUS
03.2024 - 02.2025
PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ESE (BEHAVIOR COACH)
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11.2023 - 07.2025
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
KELLY EDUCATIONAL STAFFING
01.2023 - 11.2023
DEPARTMENT HEAD-SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, MARRIOTT’S LAKESHORE RESERVE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
05.2022 - 01.2023
SAFETY & SECURITY SUPERVISOR, MARRIOTT’S LAKESHORE RESERVE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
10.2019 - 05.2022
SAFETY & SECURITY MANAGER, MARRIOTT OCEAN POINTE
MARRIOTT’S VACATION WORLDWIDE
09.2018 - 05.2019
DEPARTMENT HEAD-LOSS PREVENTION MANAGER, MARRIOTT VILLAGE
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
02.2016 - 09.2018
LOSS PREVENTION SUPERVISOR, MARRIOTT VILLAGE
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
11.2014 - 02.2016
SPECIAL EVENTS LEAD, GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
05.2014 - 11.2014
SAFETY & SECURITY OFFICER, GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
MARRIOTT’S INTERNATIONAL
09.2010 - 11.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
LIBERAL ARTS -
VALENCIA COLLEGE
CERTIFICATION - Law, Police Science, and Behavioral Science
NEW YORK CITY POLICE ACADEMY