Shumona L. Collins
Summary
Results-driven Lead Account Executive with over 20 years of experience in building and managing high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth, and cultivating strong client relationships. Proven expertise in developing strategic account plans, negotiating complex contracts, and exceeding sales targets in competitive markets. Adept at leveraging market insights to identify opportunities, deliver tailored solutions, and ensure client satisfaction. Known for exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator III- Head Start Program
Gulf Coast Community Service Association
01.2015 - Current
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and providing quality instruction to a culture of varying abilities while fostering language, social-emotional, cognitive, and motor development skills through effective teaching practices
- Develop an individualized education plan that provides a stimulating classroom of instruction and developmentally appropriate activities for varying abilities, which supports the development of every child
- Maintaining data and records and ensuring progress that adheres to students' goals
- Ensuring compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes, and Regulatory Requirements
- Shaping and developing a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
- Executing responsive care and effective teaching practices, implementing positive strategies to support all pupils' well-being that prevent, but address challenging behaviors
- Implementing a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students' character and sense of community for each student
- Remains current in child development theories and practices by attending workshops, training, & professional development sessions
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on curriculum design and implementing aligned strategies
School Board Trustee
Channelview Independent School District
11.2021 - 01.2028
- Adopting goals and priorities for the district while monitoring the success of all students through the accountability standard and metrics system set by Board members
- Governing local and legal policy by adopting provisions based on the district’s District of Innovation Plan that ensures the success of every child
- Created a 5-year Strategic Plan with constituents, district leaders, and the superintendent of the district – (i.e
- A detailed plan for the district as a blueprint for the success and outcome of the district)
Community Property Manager
Orion Real Estate Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Responsible for leading all comprehensive departments of various properties while evaluating and ensuring the accuracy of projects, general ledger reports, expense accounts (accounts payable & receivable), and occupancy rates for corporate management accounts
- Spearheaded comprehensive support for multiple onsite departments and projects at various organizational levels
- Organized data records for accuracy and reviewed well-maintained files for the company
- Conducted analyses using the agency’s data systems for property quality improvement efforts and reporting requirements
- Executed property management efforts, including leasing apartments, monitoring daily activities onsite, and maintaining a 98 % occupancy rate
- Created innovative approaches to affordable housing, economic mobility and neighborhood development
- Verified routine general ledger lines and or/ expense accounts; assisted with personal / payroll processing and record keeping
- Coordinated and led collections processing for $500k (for current & delinquent rent)
Assistant Community Manager
Hettig /Kahn Management
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for coordinating and assisting resident relations and property relations while supporting overall accounting functions and coordination of the property’s records and reports
- Aligned solutions towards a equitable practice and development for communities that are impacted by networking, outreach, and engagement
- Assisted with conducting reviews to determine compliance laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Assessed records and developed company- aligned programs for the property
- Consolidated and prepared final billing statements for residents and verified data on delinquency reports
- Managed event planning, training manuals, reference libraries, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual, and educational materials
- Strategic influential collections of more than $80k per month, generating funding within the first week of the month
- Conducted property and community inspections, training developments, and association with policies and regulation standards
- Developed a variety of quarterly and year-end financial reports for leadership review
Education
Master of Arts -
Grand Canyon University
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
01.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Houston Community College
01.2015
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Regulatory Framework Development
- Professional Development
- Collaborative Community Engagement
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Quality Improvement Strategies
- Efficient Project Execution
- Concise Written Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Talent Acquisition
- Remote learning
- Cultural awareness
- Literacy strategies
Websites
Certification
- American Heart Association, 08/25
- Civil Rights
- Child Abuse / Neglect Prevention
- Mandatory Reporting Community Response for Youth and Families
- Civil Rights in Child Nutrition Programs
- First-Aid Compliance
Volunteer Experience
- Channelview Independent School District, 11/21, 12/28, School Board Trustee, Adopting goals and priorities for the district while monitoring the success of all students through the accountability standard and metrics system set by Board members., Governing local and legal policy by adopting provisions based on the district’s District of Innovation Plan that ensures the success of every child., Created a 5-year Strategic Plan with constituents, district leaders, and the superintendent of the district.
- Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members, Houston, TX, 11/21, Present, Executive Board Secretary/ Treasurer (Non-Profit Organization), Providing oversight into accounts receivable and accounts payable functions in conjunction with a non-profit by-laws and organizational standards., Report monthly expenditure reports (i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable, renewals of district participation).
Professionalreferences
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Board Trustee
Channelview Independent School District
11.2021 - 01.2028
Educator III- Head Start Program
Gulf Coast Community Service Association
01.2015 - Current
Community Property Manager
Orion Real Estate Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
Assistant Community Manager
Hettig /Kahn Management
01.2008 - 01.2010
- American Heart Association, 08/25
- Civil Rights
- Child Abuse / Neglect Prevention
- Mandatory Reporting Community Response for Youth and Families
- Civil Rights in Child Nutrition Programs
- First-Aid Compliance
Master of Arts -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Houston Community College
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