LaShana Douville
Self
FORT WALTON BEACH,FL
17
years of professional experience
Accomplished client-focused wedding coordinator with 15 years of experience in project planning and execution. Superb command of consulting with clients to determine objectives and needs for event. Excellent skills at contract negotiations, vendor relationships and day-of-event emergencies.
Work History
Community Educator
1 Year 8 Months- Developed and delivered Safe Sleep program for children
- Educated parents, caregivers, and families on evidence-based infant safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths.
- Delivered engaging presentations and one-on-one education on safe sleep guidelines, including proper sleep environments and positioning.
- Assisted in local school Teen Pregnancy Program
- Collaborated with Eglin & Hurlburt Field Air Force Bases, Local hospitals, healthcare providers, and community organizations to promote infant safe sleep awareness.
- Distributed educational resources and answered questions to improve caregiver understanding and confidence.
- Promoted adherence to current evidence-based recommendations and public health guidelines.
- Conducted community outreach to increase awareness of infant safe sleep practices.
- Built trusting relationships with new and expectant parents through compassionate, nonjudgmental education.
The Event Room
12 Years 6 Months- Assisted with public relations by participating in community events, which helped to draw in new business and patrons.
- Maintained accurate notes of changes and requests for each event and ascertained allocation.
- Supervised events from start to finish using effective crowd control methods.
- Inspected facility daily for overall cleanliness and to check supply quantities for reordering and restocking.
IHSS/WRAP Intern
6 Months- Provided in-home support and education to families, helping them access community resources and strengthen parenting skills.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs, document progress, and support individualized service plans under staff supervision.
- Built positive, professional relationships with children and caregivers while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity.
- Collaborated with the team and community agencies to connect families with services that promoted child safety, health, and family stability.
Community Advocate
2 Years 4 Months- Knowledge of child safety awareness and abuse prevention.
- Trained in recognizing and reporting child safety concerns.
- Strong communication and commitment to creating safe, supportive environments for children.
- Educated children and school staff on child safety, abuse prevention, and personal safety strategies.
- Delivered age-appropriate safety presentations to students in county schools.
- Facilitated classroom discussions on bullying prevention, digital safety, and healthy relationships.
- Promoted awareness of child abuse prevention and reporting procedures.
- Engaged students through interactive lessons that reinforced personal safety skills.
- Maintained accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and program outcomes.
- Supported school-wide initiatives to create safe and positive learning environments.
- Built positive relationships with students, educators, and community partners.
- Demonstrated effective public speaking and classroom management skills while presenting to diverse audiences.
- Adapted presentations to meet the developmental needs of different age groups.
- Encouraged students to identify trusted adults and use appropriate safety strategies when faced with unsafe situations.
- Assisted with planning and implementing county-wide child safety education initiatives.
- Served as a resource for child safety information and abuse prevention education.
Child Protection Team Case Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Evaluated quality problems and performed to identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted Forensic interviews
- Collected information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records;
- Engaged families to understand the family’s perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services;
Assisted state attorney, law enforcement and Department of Children & Families and other required individuals as appropriate;
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Master of Science - Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skills
Compassionate
Client advocacy
Conflict resolution
Case management
Self-awareness
Crisis intervention
Risk assessment
Confidential case documentation
Child welfare expertise
Timeline
IHSS/WRAP Intern
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center
01.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Community Educator
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Community Advocate
Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center
08.2023 - 12.2025Read More
The Event Room
Self
02.2014 - CurrentRead More
Child Protection Team Case Coordinator
Emerald Coast Childrens Advocacy Center
11.2009 - 06.2011Read More
The University of West Florida
Master of Science from Social Work
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The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
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The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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