Laurie Ann Garland
Malone,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with a multitude of skills. Strong ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Facilitator
Malone Central School District
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Streamlined communication between staff and parents.
- Coordinated and Facilitated all meeting for students with a 504 Plan.
- Coordinated tutoring programs to provide additional academic support for struggling students, enhancing overall achievement levels.
- Organized successful fundraising events to secure resources for extracurricular activities and classroom materials.
- Managed all monies going in and out of PTA Account, completing monthly report.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized documentation for various school programs.
Real Estate Agent
Adirondack Reality
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strong communication throughout the buying or selling process.
- Prepared all necessary documents related to real estate transactions.
- Coordinated inspections, repairs, and other steps in the transaction process as required by buyer or seller needs for smooth closings.
- Managed transaction timelines to ensure deadlines were met and deals closed on time.
Independent Job Developer
New York State ACCES-VR Department
08.2006 - 05.2017
- Facilitated successful job placements for clients with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client skills, interests, and goals to develop targeted employment strategies.
- Monitored labor market closely to ensure clients received the most up-to-date and relevant job search support.
- Mobilized case management system to document service delivery and case progress.
- Built strong relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities, resulting in increased client placements.
- Provided ongoing support to placed clients through regular check-ins, ensuring their success in new positions.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes to facilitate accurate reporting on program success.
- Improved employer partnerships through regular communication and follow-up, ensuring successful long-term collaborations.
- Completed monthly billing report to ACCES-VR, NY State detailing Intake, Job Placements and 90 Day Retentions.
Assistant Director of Supported Employment
Citizen Advocates Dba Career Visions
01.2000 - 04.2005
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Responsible for the hiring and training of staff.
- Maintained schedules, time off requests and monitored performance.
- Completed monthly billing for reimbursement of services.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for all hourly staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Teaching
State University of Potsdam State
Potsdam. NY01.1993
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Document Preparation
- Facilitation Techniques
- Staff Management
Timeline
Parent Facilitator
Malone Central School District
08.2017 - 08.2020
Real Estate Agent
Adirondack Reality
03.2016 - 08.2018
Independent Job Developer
New York State ACCES-VR Department
08.2006 - 05.2017
Assistant Director of Supported Employment
Citizen Advocates Dba Career Visions
01.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Teaching
State University of Potsdam State
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