Linda Jacobs
Cullman,Alabama
Summary
Driven Shelter Manager with a proven track record at Victim Services of Cullman, enhancing operational efficiency and staff performance. Excelled in crisis management and compassionate communication, achieving significant improvements in program quality and compliance. Skilled in staff training and development, consistently meeting and surpassing performance goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Manager
Victim Services of Cullman
08.2010 - Current
- Supervised programming and administrative facets of temporary homeless shelter for women and children, many with dual diagnoses.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
No Degree - Science, Technology, And Society
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, ALSkills
- Fundraising strategies
- Crisis Management
- Facility Maintenance
- Basic First Aid
- Compassionate communication
- Schedule Management
- Staff Management
- Training and Development
- Computer Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Performance Evaluation
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Administration and Reporting
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Shelter Manager
Victim Services of Cullman
08.2010 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2015
No Degree - Science, Technology, And Society
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
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