Open To Work
LATASHA EDWARDS
CORDOVA
Summary
Results-driven Educational Professional with a history of meeting company goals through organized practices and effective communication. Delivered quality work while managing multiple priorities and adapting to new challenges in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and fostering strong relationships to support team success and achieve positive outcomes. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Adaptable Professional with a diverse background spanning education, healthcare administration, and retail management. Highly skilled in HRIS management, payroll, and data analysis, with a unique ability to balance technical accuracy with empathetic stakeholder engagement. Eager to leverage a decade of organizational expertise to support operational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Lane Bryant
Cordova
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Identify and leverage business opportunities with store leaders to drive sales growth
- Empower teams to exceed customer expectations through the company selling model
- Motivate and coach associates to enhance performance and meet store goals
- Cultivate a store environment where operations run smoothly, the store looks presentable, and associates are trained and motivated to reach their highest potential
- Partner with the Store Manager to execute daily action plans
- Assess daily schedules to maximize productivity and equalize payroll
- Assisted store leaders in implementing daily operational action plans
- Foster engaging environment for associates and customers to enhance satisfaction
- Welcome customers and engage with them to understand their needs and support their shopping experiences
- Share knowledge of our products and services with customers to outfit and inspire them
- Seamlessly step into the Manager role when needed
- Support the store's priorities by adhering to brand guidelines, operational requirements, and asset protection policies
Administrative Secretary
Arrow Academy of Excellence Charter School
Memphis
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Administrative support: Assisting with school operations and providing administrative support to school staff
- Correspondence: Prepared and distributed documents, including letters, memos, and newsletters, to ensure effective communication within the school community
- Student records: Maintaining student and staff records, including attendance records, admissions, and transfers
- Discipline records: Managed student discipline records, including preparation and documentation of discipline forms, to uphold school policies and procedures
- Reports: Preparing and submitting reports to the school board
- Reviewed policies to align with legal standards
- Confidentiality: Handling confidential information with discretion
Child Care Director
Private Owned Childcare Center
Memphis
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Coordinated curricula with staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations.
- Managed teaching staff and facilitated professional development opportunities.
- Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements.
- Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures.
- Communicate and meet with parents regarding their children and the center's policies.
- Manage and oversee the budget and accounts and ensure that the center remains profitable.
- Evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Facilitated development of marketing and communications plan to enhance center visibility and engagement.
Administrative Assistant IV
Tennessee State University
Nashville
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Assist the Department Chair, faculty, staff and students with daily support and management within the Department of Music.
- Developed and maintained student, personnel, financial, statistical, and accreditation files; initiated and oversaw purchase and travel processes; managed equipment and property inventory; reviewed correspondence and reports for supervisor's signature to ensure procedural and typographic accuracy.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external clients to facilitate effective communication and support.
- Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
- Composed various memoranda and letters with minimal guidance.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate departments.
- Organize and schedule appointments.
- Plan meetings and take detailed minutes.
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Develop and maintain a filing system.
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
- Book travel arrangements.
- Submit and reconcile expense reports.
- Add, delete, or modify courses and instructors in Argos for course scheduling.
- Navigating Banner, Argos, People Admin, and ELearn systems.
Medical Receptionist Float
Heritage Medical Associates
Nashville
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Verified accuracy of insurance status, eligibility, account information, and vital statistics; facilitated completion of new patient paperwork and eligibility forms.
- Coordinated patient appointments, prioritizing emergency cases.
- Oversaw reception area, providing assistance to patients and addressing concerns to enhance patient experience.
- Answer incoming telephone calls; handle patient concerns or route to appropriate personnel.
- Collected co-payments and ensured compliance with department cash management and reporting policies.
- Check-out patients/collect any outstanding accounts due.
- Updated information for established patients in the system.
- Contact the billing department/other facilities on patient's behalf with questions/concerns regarding billing.
- Complete opening/closing of area according to checklist, paying special attention to cash handling technique, and distribution of forms.
- Maintain/monitor doctor's schedules, schedule doctors meeting w/pharmaceutical representatives.
- Configured phones to night mode to ensure minimal disturbances after hours.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance to support team operations and patient scheduling.
Teacher Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis
12.2013 - 01.2022
- Supported K-2 teachers by actively assisting during lessons to enhance student engagement.
- Aided teachers during reading assignments by instructing students in segmenting and blending skills to improve literacy.
- Grade homework and classroom assignments.
- Distribute classroom supplies and materials for assignments.
- Supervised students during lunch and restroom breaks to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
- Operate office equipment such as copier, printer, and scanner to aid in preparation for lessons.
Educational Assistant
University of Memphis
Memphis
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored and supported students in classroom and common areas to enforce rules and assist lead teacher.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to plan and implement lessons aligned with school curriculum and goals.
- Reinforced social skills through behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials. Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Nursery Teacher
Bellevue Baptist Church
Memphis
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood education.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social and emotional development among children.
- Engaged with children individually to foster positive relationships and enhance learning experiences.
- Oversaw classroom management, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Created welcoming, safe environment for children from infants to preschool age.
Head-start Teacher
Breath of Life Preparatory Preschool
Memphis
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed and executed engaging activities and lesson plans to foster children's learning and development.
- Delivered essential care, ensuring proper nutrition and meeting children's individual needs.
- Managed classroom cleanliness and addressed behavioral challenges to maintain a positive learning environment.
Floater Teacher
Porter Leath
Memphis
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans and activities to promote children's learning and development.
- Provided essential care, including nutrition and support, to meet children's basic needs.
- Executed cleaning tasks and managed behavioral challenges to maintain a positive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational - Staffing
Olive Branch
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed instructional and classroom processes to maintain learning continuity in teachers' absence.
- Clarified homework and class assignments to enhance student understanding.
- Tracked attendance to ensure accurate class participation
- Maintained cleanliness of classroom to foster a positive learning environment.
Teacher
Frogs and Lilies Daycare
Cordova
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging activities and lesson plans to enhance children's learning.
- Facilitated nutritional programs to support children's health and development.
- Managed classroom environment by addressing behavioral issues and maintaining cleanliness.
Teacher Assistant
Learning Tree Daycare
Cordova
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging activities and lesson plans to enhance children's learning experience.
- Delivered diverse care services, ensuring proper nutrition and supporting children's overall well-being.
- Managed cleaning duties and resolved behavioral challenges to maintain a positive learning environment.
Receptionist
PRN Ave Maria Home
Bartlett
12.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed inbound calls to provide assistance.
- Assessed client needs to enhance overall experience.
- Facilitated payment collection over the phone to streamline transactions.
- Maintained adherence to HIPAA regulations to protect client information.
- Documented and updated client notes to maintain accurate records.
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Dr.Vincent Price Family Dentistry
Memphis
04.2010 - 11.2011
- Assist the dentist with all procedures.
- Checked in and out patients, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient patient flow.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments, optimizing daily patient schedule for maximum efficiency.
- Handled financial transactions for dental services, maintaining accuracy in billing and patient account management.
- Verify patients' insurance.
- File patients' charts.
- Follow HIPAA Regulations.
- Capable of utilizing dental software such as Soft Dental and Easy Dental.
- Competent in the use of office equipment.
Education
Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership
Strayer University
Memphis, TN07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Victory University
Memphis, TN05.2014
Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN06.2008
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest TN College
Memphis, TN12.2006
Skills
- Payroll Management
- HRIS management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Office applications
- Supervision
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Applications
Timeline
Sales Manager
Lane Bryant
05.2025 - 10.2025
Administrative Secretary
Arrow Academy of Excellence Charter School
10.2023 - 02.2025
Child Care Director
Private Owned Childcare Center
12.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant IV
Tennessee State University
07.2022 - 11.2022
Medical Receptionist Float
Heritage Medical Associates
02.2022 - 07.2022
Educational Assistant
University of Memphis
09.2020 - 07.2021
Nursery Teacher
Bellevue Baptist Church
03.2019 - 10.2020
Head-start Teacher
Breath of Life Preparatory Preschool
10.2017 - 01.2018
Floater Teacher
Porter Leath
08.2016 - 01.2017
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational - Staffing
03.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher Assistant
Memphis Shelby County Schools
12.2013 - 01.2022
Teacher
Frogs and Lilies Daycare
09.2013 - 11.2013
Teacher Assistant
Learning Tree Daycare
11.2012 - 01.2013
Receptionist
PRN Ave Maria Home
12.2011 - 01.2012
Dental Assistant/Front Office
Dr.Vincent Price Family Dentistry
04.2010 - 11.2011
Masters of Education - Teacher Leadership
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Victory University
Tennessee Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) License - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Southwest TN College