Lachelle Watts
Columbia,SC
Summary
Result driven professional, with proven success in improving operations
and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with
key decision makers, clients and team members to further organizational
goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional
challenges while ensuring client needs are met. . Self-motivated, with exceptional quantitative analysis skills with known strengths in assessing data reliability and creating meaningful reports. Highly skilled in thorough assessments and care plans that are optimal for positive client outcomes. Demonstrates strong technical writing and documentation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suicide Prevention Manager
United States Army Reserve
81st Readiness Division, Fort Jackson SC
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Developed a suicide prevention plan and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables, and charts during suicidal ideation data write-up.
- Published programs, goals, and objectives of analyzed data by reviewing computer reports and printouts for analysis of disparities between components.
- Managed a budget of over 70,000 dollars for training, suicidal ideation assistance training of suicide prevention liaisons and assistants.
- Facilitated the suicide working group, developed integrated spreadsheet and database templates for accumulating, formatting, and organizing program data for the application of Applied Suicide Intervention skills.
- Conducted annual assessments of prevention, intervention, and postvention aspects to solve specific problems with Soldiers and manage assigned deliverables related to suicides.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information on units that were high risk for suicides through pivot tables and graphs for stakeholders, for concise explanations of the best resources for the organization.
- Assigned to Governors task force for suicide prevention for veterans, working in collaboration with the Veterans Affairs Hospital and the Department of Mental Health.
Statistician
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
Columbia, SC
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed data cleaning and data preparation to support high-quality data and catch errors before processing during Michelle OHAN review.
- Prepared statistical analysis plans and provided statistical interpretation for graphs, tables and charts during NYTD data write-up.
- Manipulated, transformed and analyzed data by reviewing computer reports, and printouts for analyzation of disparities with foster care children.
- Conducted quality checks on data sources to check for inconsistencies and perform data cleaning activities for Senior Farmers Market survey analysis.
- Evaluated reliability of source information by weighing raw data to make data easier to interpret during comparison of NYTD data.
- Developed integrated spreadsheet and database templates for accumulating, formatting and organizing program data and presented findings to Director.
- Applied statistical methods to solve specific problems with NYTD and managed assigned deliverables related to study.
- Analyzed and interpret statistical data to identify trends and relationships amongst youth that have "aged out" of foster care.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information on pivot tables and graphs to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources from organization.
- Produced over 25 monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Senior Human Resource Manager
Army National Guard SC
Joint Force Headquarters, Columbia, SC
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised team of 5 and oversaw timely execution of tasks and procedures related to personnel actions of over 700 Soldiers.
- Demonstrated proficient and in-depth knowledge of Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) and all personnel actions.
- Assigned as Applied Suicide Intervention Trainer (ASIST T4T) and Suicide Prevention Officer; trained/certified Soldiers and civilians on suicide intervention skills.
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives within Human Resource Office.
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to leadership as to what would be effective with resilience and sexual assault training.
- Educated leadership on successful policy implementation to develop organization and presented enforcement actions as preventive measures to ensure Soldier compliance.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related HR documents.
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans for Soldiers in human resource office or career.
- Completed numerous Soldier evaluations and counseling semi-annually and annually to evaluate performance and award appraisals.
- Assisted leadership to devise ways to fairly assess Soldier performance and develop improvement plans, if needed.
- Maintained pay and training databases required for preparing analyses, reports, projections and commander briefings.
- Monitored and handled Soldier's complaints involving performance based, EEO and sexual harassment/assault incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for Soldiers in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained unit compliance with state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and strategically led staff of human resource professionals through programs and training to promote collaboration and cohesiveness.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into resiliency strategies and culture change while improving morale.
- As Master Resilience Trainer, managed and trained Resiliency Groups for Soldiers of Joint Force Headquarters and statewide for Army National Guard.
- Enhanced Soldiers knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs while also assisting Soldiers with addictions by locating proper facilities for treatment.
- Assigned as Victim Advocate and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response (SHARP) NCO; managed program, facilitated training and was assigned to monthly case management team meeting with adjutant general.
- Facilitated state-wide communication to more than 4 different local news channels to coordinate historic events in SCARNG.
Readiness NCO
Army National Guard SC
South Carolina Medical Command, McEntire, Eastover
04.2004 - 04.2017
- Supervised team of 15 and oversaw timely execution of tasks and procedures related to medical policies and procedures.
- Promoted organizational change while collaborating with leadership and peers which resulted in decrease of violation of military sexual assault policy.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly by working alongside leadership to determine effectiveness of current training.
- Served as Protocol Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) for conferences, ceremonies and banquets while also planning medical conferences for state.
- Demonstrated proficient and in-depth knowledge of HIPPA, Medical Profiles, Medical documentation and ensured staff were trained on current medical processes for Soldiers.
- Monitored flow and developed best practices for Soldiers during mandated monthly Physical Health Assessments.
- Ensured training, CEUs and monthly mandatory training were scheduled for medical providers (doctors, nurses, physician assistants) and social workers assigned to Medical Command.
- ·Assisted Soldiers with appropriate counseling for Drug Abuse, Psychological Disorders and Behavioral Health issues.
- Maintained pay and training databases required for preparing analyses, reports, projections and briefings.
- As Master Resilience Trainer (MRT), managed and trained 11 Resiliency Groups assigned to Medical Command while also certifying Resilience Assistants.
- Assigned as Victim Advocate and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response (SHARP) NCO; managed program, facilitated training and was assigned to monthly case management meeting team with adjutant general.
- Managed fiscal year budget for pay, annual training, Continued Medical Education and Resource Management Training for Medical Command.
Education
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Master of Social Work - Specialization-Mental Health
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC12.2012
Skills
Research Data Management
Quality Control Guidelines
Team Leadership
Organizational
Development and Policies
Microsoft Applications (powerpoint, excel,
access, word)
Talent Management
Workforce Improvements
Personnel Management
Management of Personnel Resources
HR transformation
Project Management
Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Master Resilience Trainer (MRT) Train the Trainer (T4T)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skilled Trainer (ASIST-T4T) through Living Works
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention (SHARP), NOVA Credentialed SHARP Trainer
- Casualty Notification Officer
- 4LENS Facilitator
- Clinical Traumatologist
- Project Manager
Timeline
Suicide Prevention Manager
United States Army Reserve
12.2023 - 10.2025
Statistician
South Carolina Department Of Social Services
04.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Human Resource Manager
Army National Guard SC
04.2017 - 12.2022
Readiness NCO
Army National Guard SC
04.2004 - 04.2017
Doctor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Master of Social Work - Specialization-Mental Health
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Limestone College