Laura Williamson
Thomson,GA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director at East Georgia Housing Authority Partners, skilled in strategic planning and team leadership. Demonstrates expertise in budgeting and financial management while driving community engagement initiatives. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen stakeholder relations, resulting in significant program growth. Committed to fostering collaboration for sustainable community development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
East Georgia Housing Authority Partners
Thomson, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Execute all resolutions and orders of the Housing Authority as well as al the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Prepares and signs contracts, agreements, and other instruments, and organizes staff to carry out programs.
- Selects, trains and directly supervised administrative staff, exercises indirect supervision over all employees.
- Performs duties of Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners, including such tasks as authorizing expenditures in accordance with policy, signing checks, maintaining budget controls, reviewing financial reports, and maintaining official records.
- Creates annual budgets and budget revisions for the Authority and submits to the Board of Commissioners and HUD for approval.
- Maintains positive public relations by participating in various advisory committees and professional organizations, attending public meetings as the Authority's representative, and preparing news releases as required.
Finance Manager
East Georgia Housing Authority Partners
Thomson, GA
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Prepared and processed payroll bi-weekly
- Reconciled expenses monthly
- Completed processing of all Accounts Payable
- Completed all HR benefits from sign- up to termination for employees
- Completed monthly draw downs for HUD payments for eLOCCS (secure systems)
- Maintained YouthBuild and ROSS grants overseen by Authority
- Completed all financial reporting for HUD, ROSS, and Department of Labor
Special Education Teacher
Sandhills GNETS Program - Richmond County Schools
Thomson, GA
08.2006 - 05.2014
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Program Manager
Georgia Deparment of Juvenile Justice
Thomson, GA
11.2001 - 07.2006
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Supervised day to day operations of Juvenile Court for Toombs Judicial Circuit
- Provided supervision, counseling and educational services to juveniles referred to juvenile court through local law enforcement agencies by referring to appropriate services
- Maintained policies and procedures for office staff and employees
- Worked with local agencies to provide services/supervision to juvenile offenders and families
Probation Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections/Probation Div.
Greensboro/Washington, Georgia
08.1997 - 10.2001
- Prepared reports summarizing activities conducted during supervision period.
- Negotiated terms of probation with courts, including duration and special conditions.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focusing on anger management, substance abuse, and life skills.
- Maintained positive relationships with offenders and family members through weekly visits.
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and circumstances.
- Monitored criminal activity of probationers to ensure compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
- Investigated alleged violations of probationary orders reported by police officers or victims.
Education
Special Education - Interraled Teaching Cert
Armstrong Atlantic University
Savannah, GA (online)05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03-1997
College Prep Diploma
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
Washington, GA05-1992
Skills
- Growth management
- Report compilation
- Fundraising
- Board relations
- Marketing
- Case management
- Budget reporting
- Project management
- Crisis management
- Compliance and regulations
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Program monitoring
- Vendor relations
- Strategic planning
- Program leadership
- Budgeting and financial management
- Operational planning
- Relationship building
- Partnership development
- Staff management
- Contract management
- Human resources
- Community engagement
- Financial management
Accomplishments
- Richmond County SandHills Teacher of the Year - 2010
Affiliations
- Former McDuffie Recreation Department Volunteer Coach : 2007-2013
- Former Board Chairperson - First United Methodist Church Daycare Board : 2006-2009
Timeline
Executive Director
East Georgia Housing Authority Partners
08.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
East Georgia Housing Authority Partners
08.2015 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Sandhills GNETS Program - Richmond County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2014
Program Manager
Georgia Deparment of Juvenile Justice
11.2001 - 07.2006
Probation Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections/Probation Div.
08.1997 - 10.2001
Special Education - Interraled Teaching Cert
Armstrong Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Georgia
College Prep Diploma
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
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