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JADAWN BRYANT

JADAWN BRYANT

Decatur ,IL

Summary

Performance-driven, insightful education, finance, and banking professional effective at maximizing customer service opportunities while exceeding individual performance goals. Whereas the current career focus has been financial professions, the previous professional experience has been outside of the financial market, nonetheless has had a great positive impact on current skills and ability to be successful in this career. Current positions involve behavioral counseling, educational coaching, data collection, fostering relationships with community and families, as well as financial education and coaching.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Intervention Support Coordinator

Student Services - Decatur School District 61
Decatur, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, currently observe, monitor, and make recommendations for multi-tiered interventions for improvement of student behaviors
  • Serve as a liaison between school administrators, teachers, and families regarding intervention services and available resources.
  • Assist students in developing self-regulation skills through individualized coaching sessions and goal-setting activities.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing targeted intervention strategies and personalized learning plans.
  • Reduced the number of students needing additional support services by providing early intervention assistance.
  • Complete observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for better tracking of student growth and achievement in intervention programs.
  • Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 200students and 20 instructors.

District Truancy Caseworker

Student Services - Decatur School District 61
Decatur, IL
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Utilized state and local district data for attendance records and comparisons for goal markers
  • Monitored students on the caseload weekly and set goals for attendance percentages
  • Built intentional rapport with families, in order to foster trusting relationships and provide support to families
  • Employed consistent communication with families including home visits, letters, phone calls, and Truancy Review Process.
  • Successfully aided in the increase of 15 student's attendance for 1st Quarter of 2019-2020 school year 45% of current caseload has shown improvement
  • Less than 1% of the entire population of Parsons is categorized as chronic truant
  • Reduced recidivism rates through effective case management and personalized support services.

Calm Care Room TA

Hope Academy - Decatur School District 61
Decatur, IL
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked directly with the Principal, Dean of Students, Behavioral specialist, school counselors, and teachers in the restorative approach as a guiding principle in order to see relationships as central to learning, growth and a healthy school climate for students and adults
  • Restorative practices enabled us to integrate and normalize this approach within a school culture
  • Conducted calming techniques and reflective activities to focus on behavioral improvements
  • Facilitated counseling and mediation sessions with student body of 400 students with goal of conflict management.

Financial Relationship Consultant

Regions Bank
Decatur, IL
01.2014 - 08.2018
    • Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized financial advice and investment recommendations.
    • Streamlined banking processes for improved efficiency and customer experience.
    • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, maintaining strong relationships through regular communication.
    • Collaborated with team members to develop new products and services tailored to the needs of high-net-worth individuals.
    • Assisted in implementing risk management policies, reducing potential losses for both the bank and its clients.
    • Conducted thorough due diligence on prospective clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients, taking into account their short-term and long-term goals.
    • Negotiated favorable terms for clients in transactions involving loans, lines of credit, or other financing solutions.
    • Identified cross-selling opportunities within existing client base, promoting additional products and services as appropriate.
    • Selected Accomplishments:

      • Continued to meet quarterly goals, where sales goals include but not limited to all banking products, as well as licensed financial wealth products, and life insurance.
      • Met and exceeded all required sales goals for the year 2016-2018.
      • Digital Banking Coach Lead

Data Analyst

Tate And Lyle
Decatur, IL
09.2013 - 11.2014
  • Served as a key member of company-wide migration of information technology into a new updated system as a contracted position
  • Functioned as team lead for the date migration contractors, team of 5-10, in developing a successful and accurate system of extracting and accessing data files, updated files and cleaning the old Legacy systems of the corporation
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Streamlined data processing for faster results by implementing advanced analytics tools.
  • Managed large-scale databases to ensure timely access to critical information for key stakeholders.

Customer Service Representative

Ameren IP
St Louis, MO
01.2010 - 06.2013
  • Served as a member of the customer service team for top ranked utility company in both Decatur, IL and St. Louis, MO serving 1.2 Millions customers
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times by more than 60%
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to the successful integration into the team.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Select accomplishments:

  • Maintained high performance rating on all yearly reviews, to meet call center goals
  • Received yearly Bonus for meeting all goals regarding our customer call answering response times.

Education

Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship

University of Cornell
New York, New York
01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2008

Associate of Science - Accounting

Danville Area Community College
Danville, Illinois
05.2004

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Consulting
  • Business Administration
  • Recordkeeping
  • MS Office
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Insurance Decisions
  • Retirement Needs
  • Financial Advising
  • Calendar Management
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • NIPR State of Illinois Producer License, Life
  • Regions Investment Solutions
  • Financial Annuity Net Sales
  • RegEd Financial Training ∙ Primerica Financial Services Division Leader

Not-For-Profit Financial Experience

Collaborating with church organizations and parishioners, small organizational groups, and individuals to conduct financial seminars educating and focusing on financial goals, including monthly spending plans, financial reporting and statements, credit reporting, investments options, saving planning and goals, and retirement planning.

· Financial Director for Love Deliverance Evangelistic Church, Springfield, IL

Timeline

Student Intervention Support Coordinator

Student Services - Decatur School District 61
01.2022 - Current

District Truancy Caseworker

Student Services - Decatur School District 61
01.2019 - 01.2022

Calm Care Room TA

Hope Academy - Decatur School District 61
01.2018 - 01.2019

Financial Relationship Consultant

Regions Bank
01.2014 - 08.2018

Data Analyst

Tate And Lyle
09.2013 - 11.2014

Customer Service Representative

Ameren IP
01.2010 - 06.2013

Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship

University of Cornell

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Illinois State University

Associate of Science - Accounting

Danville Area Community College

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company Culture401k matchWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Software

Apple iOS

JADAWN BRYANT