Megan Abernathy
KINGSMOUNTAIN,NC
Summary
Motivated program supervisor adept at accomplishing program objectives through effective staff training and supervision. Prepared to apply several years of experience in program operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs supervisor
Lincoln County Animal Shelter
Lincolnton, North Carolina
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of animal care and shelter management tasks.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules and training sessions for effective team support.
- Implemented health and safety protocols for staff and animal welfare compliance.
- Trained staff on best practices in animal handling and customer service interactions.
- Facilitated meetings to address operational challenges and improve service delivery.
- Developed outreach programs to promote adoption and community engagement initiatives.
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
- Coached staff members on how best to use available resources effectively.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
EC Teacher's Assistant
Lincoln County School District
Lincolnton, North Carolina
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported students with special needs during instructional time and transitions.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for students.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom.
Detention Officer
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
Lincolnton, North Carolina
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for security compliance.
- Managed intake and release processes for inmates efficiently.
- Responded to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate reports daily.
- Enforced departmental policies to ensure a secure environment.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
Bus Driver
Lincoln County School District
Lincolnton, North Carolina
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Transported students safely to and from school and events daily.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and compliance.
- Maintained clean and orderly bus interior for student comfort.
Child Nutrition Worker
Lincoln County School District
Lincolnton, North Carolina
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted in menu planning to ensure balanced meal options for students.
- Engaged with students to promote healthy eating habits during meal service.
- Trained new employees on food handling, safety, and sanitation protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in food preparation and serving areas.
- Monitored temperature of foods during storage and service to ensure quality control.
- Collaborated with staff to implement effective food service procedures and practices.
- Organized food supplies and ingredients to ensure efficient meal production.
- Conducted inventory management for food supplies and equipment needed for service.
- Operated cash register for processing children's food payments.
- Provided menus and information on day's specials and assisted students in making ordering decisions.
- Maintained proper portions on plates and coordinated food service.
Education
Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NCSkills
- Animal shelter management
- Health and safety
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Document management
Timeline
Programs supervisor
Lincoln County Animal Shelter
10.2023 - Current
EC Teacher's Assistant
Lincoln County School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
Detention Officer
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department
10.2022 - 10.2023
Bus Driver
Lincoln County School District
08.2019 - 10.2023
Child Nutrition Worker
Lincoln County School District
08.2019 - 08.2023
Kings Mountain High School