Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Video cameras in classrooms for children with special needs
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Lacyonti (Cyndi Lala) Dunson

GA

Summary

Dynamic Job Coach with a proven track record at Tommy Nobis Center, specializing in service plans and job search strategies. Expert in skill development and fostering client motivation, I successfully mentored junior coaches and facilitated workshops, enhancing job readiness and client satisfaction. Committed to empowering diverse individuals in their workforce transitions.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Job Coach

Bobby Dodd

Assisted clients with hearing impairments and diverse abilities.

Job Coach

James and Mary Foundations
05.1999 - Current
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.

Sign Language Interpreter

Department of Labor
05.2002 - 06.2013
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Offered ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
  • Enabled collaboration between team members by facilitating sign language interpretation during business meetings and workplace trainings.

Lead Job Coach

Tommy Nobis Center
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Assessed individual client needs and provided tailored resources for successful job acquisition.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative coaching strategies, leading to increased client satisfaction rates.
  • Mentored junior Job Coaches in best practices for supporting diverse clientele successfully transitioning into the workforce.
  • Facilitated workshops on resume writing, networking, and interviewing techniques to improve job readiness.

Education

Deaf Studies

Cal State Northridge
Northridge, California
09.1991

Skills

  • Service plans
  • Job search strategies
  • Data gathering
  • Skill development

Video cameras in classrooms for children with special needs

HB 614 the Landon Dunson act was signed into legislation by Governor deal to assure that children with special needs are protected in classrooms

Timeline

Lead Job Coach

Tommy Nobis Center
05.2005 - 06.2006

Sign Language Interpreter

Department of Labor
05.2002 - 06.2013

Job Coach

James and Mary Foundations
05.1999 - Current

Job Coach

Bobby Dodd

Deaf Studies

Cal State Northridge
Lacyonti (Cyndi Lala) Dunson