Shayla London
Hahira,GA
Summary
A hard-working professional with a track record of exceeding expectations. Possessing a multitude of versatile skills that transfer into any setting to create and maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity. Seeking a career with a company that offers an opportunity for growth and advancement & will allow me to apply my experience and interpersonal skills in a rewarding environment.
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Harris Walz Campaign
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Paid Field Coordinator
Warnock Campaign
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Presented and discussed petitions to obtain signatures for key initiatives.
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for the campaign.
- Built political coalitions to enhance campaign messages.
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions.
- Created grassroots campaign initiatives mobilizing support.
- Attended required meetings and training sessions
Field Supervisor
Stacey Abrams Campaign
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Exceeded signature targets through effective public education and persuasion.
- Interacted with and educated voters to promote candidates' campaigns.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with headquarters, regional and other teams nationally to maintain consistent message and experience.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with the community.
Canvasser
Ossoff/Warnock/Abrams Campaigns
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed field prospecting to ask questions and record answers from community members.
- Developed strategies to systematically visit all community areas.
- Collected and documented voter opinions on local, regional and national topics.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Valdosta City School Systems
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Instructed students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Corrections Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections
11.1998 - 06.2009
- Guarded inmates in penal institutions in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures.
- Observed conduct and behavior of inmates in order to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Inspected locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering. Searched inmates and cells for contraband articles.
- Guarded and directed inmates during work assignments.
- Patrolled assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory attitude and adjustment of prisoners. Reported observations to supervisor.
- Escorted inmates to and from visiting rooms, medical offices and religious services. Guarded entrance of prison to screen visitors.
- Prepared written reports concerning incidences of inmate disturbances and injuries.
- Care, custody, and control of 94+ adult male post-adjudicated criminal offenders, while maintaining constant supervision of all daily activities.
- Patrolled and searched, periodically, cells and buildings for vandalism and contraband.
In-Store Marketing
Sears
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Assisted in planning, buying, and inventory management relative to sales trends.
- Provided creative input for displaying promotional banners both online and offline.
- Helped in sales audits and evaluated impact of retail marketing programs.
- Changed marketing plans as per the requirements of seasons and helped generate sales.
- Facilitated a variety of projects and contributed in acquiring new customers.
- Prepared competitive analysis and leveraged analytics.
Youth Worker
Bell County Youth Services
09.2000 - 04.2003
- Maintained discipline and security while providing direct supervision of assigned youthful offenders during their daily activities.
- Provided proper documentation of significant incidents or events as required by the department.
- Established and maintained an orderly and secure living, working and educational environment for youthful offenders within the guidelines established by the Department.
- Maintained discipline and management of offenders while establishing mutual respect.
- Consistently modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership for and positive interaction with offenders during their participation in various recreation and program activities.
- Executed daily operations of standards operating procedures while maintaining logs of all said duties and activities.
- Patrolled and searched, periodically, cells and buildings for vandalism and contraband.
Payroll Clerk
United States Bureau of Census
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Handled pay issues for 1300+ employees such as comp time, vacation, leave, and bonuses.
- Maintained a timely weekly closeout for processing for the central office.
- Compiled payroll data, entered data and computed and posted wages.
- Reconciled errors to maintain payroll records, using computer and calculator.
- Compiled payroll data such as hours worked, sales and piecework, employee identification number and taxes, insurance and union dues to be withheld.
- Prepared computer input forms, entered data into computer files and computed wages and deduction, using a calculator.
- Recorded changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, insurance coverage and loan payments for each employee in order to update master payroll records.
- Recorded data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
- Prepared periodic reports of earnings, taxes and deductions.
- Kept records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
- Prepared and issued paychecks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Darton College
Albany, GA12-2010
Associate of Arts - Business Office Technology
Turner Job Corps
Albany, GA05-1997
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
Valdosta05-1995
Skills
- Proficient in team collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Effective analytical abilities
- Strong customer service abilities
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project management
- Independent and collaborative worker
- Skilled in fostering productive connections
- Skilled in high-pressure decision-making
- Exhibits professional ethics
- Adaptable and quick learner
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Event coordination expertise
- Accurate transaction tracking
- Advanced MS Office skills
Timeline
Project Manager
Harris Walz Campaign
07.2024 - Current
Paid Field Coordinator
Warnock Campaign
01.2022 - 01.2022
Field Supervisor
Stacey Abrams Campaign
01.2022 - 01.2022
Canvasser
Ossoff/Warnock/Abrams Campaigns
01.2018 - 01.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Valdosta City School Systems
08.2005 - 06.2009
In-Store Marketing
Sears
04.2003 - 07.2005
Youth Worker
Bell County Youth Services
09.2000 - 04.2003
Payroll Clerk
United States Bureau of Census
09.1999 - 08.2000
Corrections Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections
11.1998 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Darton College
Associate of Arts - Business Office Technology
Turner Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Lowndes High School
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