Sonja Mccray
houston,Texas
Summary
Resourceful Education Coordinator with extensive experience in curriculum development and educational program management. People driven and motivational speaker. Skilled in enhancing adult learning through effective training materials and stakeholder collaboration. Strong communicator and planner, adept at fostering inclusive environments and implementing innovative strategies. Proven leader in coordinating with faculty and community leaders to achieve program goals and secure funding through grant proposals. Investigative intellect and problem solving ability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Education Coordinator
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated educational programs for incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities.
- Developed training materials to enhance learning experiences for adult learners.
- Collaborated with staff to assess educational needs and program effectiveness.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for educational sessions and events to ensure smooth delivery of programs.
- Tracked course enrollment, attendance, and student progress to inform program adjustments and support learner success.
- Updated leadership team on current projects and initiatives to align educational strategy with departmental goals.
Program Supervisor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, Texas
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Developed program goals and objectives for clients with mental and behavioral health issues, established policies and procedures, and actively supported clients in achieving their goals.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve service delivery within programs.
- Monitored program operations to ensure adherence to established standards and protocols.
- Supervised program compliance with state regulations and departmental policies.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to strengthen program collaboration and alignment.
- Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements, and corrective action plans.
- Analyzed program effectiveness to optimize workflows.
- Provided guidance and support to staff in conflict resolution and problem-solving scenarios.
- Conducted annual performance reviews of staff members.
Auditor/Quality Assurance Investigator
Rehabilitation Services Department
Huntsville, Texas
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial records to ensure compliance with regulations and identify areas for improvement.
- Investigate reports and auditing tools to ensure compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports that summarized audit findings and provided actionable recommendations to enhance compliance.
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated root causes, and proposed effective solutions to mitigate risks.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and adherence to policies.
- Performed regular reviews of the company's operations for compliance with laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with management to develop audit plans and timelines.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.
- Conducted thorough audits of financial records and compliance practices.
Human Resources Specialist
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Coordinated employee relations initiatives to enhance workplace culture and engagement.
- Maintained compliance with labor laws and organizational policies for HR practices.
- Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
- Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management.
- Developed and implemented employee training programs to enhance workforce skills.
- Supported performance management processes by conducting evaluations and facilitating feedback sessions to drive employee development.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between employees to maintain workplace harmony.
- Assisted in the development of HR policies aligning with departmental objectives.
- Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA05-2004
Business Certification - Business
Scotts Management Team
New Orleans, LA02-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Educational program coordination
- Curriculum development
- Program evaluation
- Performance evaluation
- Program evaluation and system proficiency
- Access program design
- Stakeholder communication
- Team collaboration
- Policy enhancement
- Educational research
- Excellent communication
- Program evaluation
Timeline
Peer Education Coordinator
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2018 - 05.2024
Auditor/Quality Assurance Investigator
Rehabilitation Services Department
08.2012 - 12.2017
Human Resources Specialist
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Business Certification - Business
Scotts Management Team
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Western Governors University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University