Shawnna Tarr
Washougal,WA
Summary
Experienced advocate skilled in supporting families and fostering positive outcomes. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in conflict resolution, resource coordination, and empathetic communication. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting evolving needs of clients and team members.
Professional advocate dedicated to supporting families through comprehensive, compassionate care. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving impactful outcomes by addressing clients' needs. Adaptable and reliable, with strong skills in crisis intervention and resource coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families
Vancouver, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Advocated for families to access educational resources and support services.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery and outreach efforts.
- Developed individualized family action plans to address specific needs and goals.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions on parenting, education, and child development topics.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Enhanced family support by conducting thorough assessments and identifying specific needs.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions at work or home visits.
Guest Services Associate
Wyndham Destinations
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Front Desk Associate - Customer Service - Training New Employee - Teaching OnBoard Classes - Making PreArrival Calls to Guest - Taking Payments - Replying to Text Messaging System - Problem Solving
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through effective communication and problem resolution.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient check-in and check-out processes for guests.
Inventory/Merchandising
Best Buy
Hillsboro Oregon
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Customer Service – Unloading Freight – Restocking Shelves – Maintaining a Clean Work Space – Planograms, Signage and Demo Updates – Pulling Online Orders, Getting orders ready for shipment
- Supported store management with daily tasks, including inventory management and merchandising, to ensure smooth operations.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively managing product inventory and strategically merchandising key items.
Samsung/2020 Companies Merchandiser
2020 Companies
Vancouver
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintain relationships with retailers – Data Collection and Display Audits – Planograms, Signage and Demo placement – Installing parts/updates and troubleshooting – Helping run Tech hotline
Replenishment/Customer Service
Michael’s Craft Store
Vancouver
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Unload shipment trucks – Reset Plan O Grams – Replenish store supply – Customer Service
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Lead Childcare Teacher
Children’s Northwest
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Plan and conduct balanced lesson plans for student and staff – Preparing materials for classroom activities (Art projects, science projects, cooking, and group games) – Serving meals and snacks according to guidelines to promote healthy eating – Responsible for taking payments, making deposits, and shopping for the center with purchase order
- Led curriculum development, enhancing child learning experiences and engagement.
- Mentored junior teachers, promoting best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Designed age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering cognitive and social development in children.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06-2030
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Clark College
Vancouver, WA01-2010
Skills
- Family support advocacy
- Understanding of child development
- Relationship building
- Comprehensive family assessments
- Data gathering
- Family support services
- Understanding trauma-informed care
- In-home assessments
Accomplishments
Mentor Mobility certificate
CPR certified
Food Handlers Card Washington State
Phi Theta Kappa member
Timeline
Family Advocate
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families
01.2023 - Current
Guest Services Associate
Wyndham Destinations
03.2019 - 01.2023
Inventory/Merchandising
Best Buy
10.2018 - 03.2019
Samsung/2020 Companies Merchandiser
2020 Companies
07.2016 - 10.2018
Replenishment/Customer Service
Michael’s Craft Store
09.2015 - 07.2016
Lead Childcare Teacher
Children’s Northwest
08.2010 - 09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Clark College
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Clark College