Tomeka Kuykendall
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Family Liaison with extensive experience at the City of San Antonio, adept at case management and community engagement. Proven ability to organize impactful events and workshops, enhancing family participation. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel for data management while demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills to support families effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Family Liaison
City of San Antonio/PreK4SA
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with Family Engagement team to promote, facilitate, and develop family engagement within assigned center
- Assisted families of children with special needs in identifying relevant community resources and services
- Supported enrolled families by identifying support resources and providing service referrals.
- Conducted home visits to enhance communication with enrolled families and deliver case management support
- Formulated attendance plans to help families recognize importance of daily attendance for academic success
- Organize and provide ongoing parent and community meetings, workshops, and training
- Trained and mentored new employees on company policies and best practices.
Case Aide
City of San Antonio/Dept, of Human Services
San Antonio, TX
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Facilitated referrals from agencies and the public to ensure access to program resources.
- Coordinated and executed special events to promote program initiatives and engage community participation.
Parent Advocate
Family Service Association
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed case load of 30-50 families in Headstart program, ensuring effective support and resources.
- Maintained case files for families and entered family information
- Conducted recruitment, eligibility assessments, and family enrollment while tracking attendance to optimize program participation.
- Assisted in organizing parent engagement and leadership opportunities for families
- Identified community programs and services to support families with members having special needs, providing targeted referrals.
Social Director of Community Events
The Lodge at Westover Hills Apts.
San Antonio, TX
10.2004 - 12.2005
- Planned and coordinated community social events for luxury apartment property
- Oversaw planning, design, construction, and maintenance of recreation facilities, ensuring they met community needs and enhanced resident satisfaction.
- Organized and led recreational activities, fostering community engagement through arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
- Managed inventory, purchase requests, and documentation for event materials, ensuring resources were available for successful event execution.
Education
University of Maryland University College - Child Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Yokota AFB, Japan07-1997
Skills
- Case management
- Family assessments
- Community resources
- Event coordination
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Publisher proficiency
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Phone
Cell (210) 262-6837
Certification
Community Health Worker certification- Texas Health and Human Services
Timeline
Family Liaison
City of San Antonio/PreK4SA
10.2019 - Current
Case Aide
City of San Antonio/Dept, of Human Services
02.2019 - 10.2019
Parent Advocate
Family Service Association
07.2016 - 12.2018
Social Director of Community Events
The Lodge at Westover Hills Apts.
10.2004 - 12.2005
University of Maryland University College - Child Psychology
University of Maryland University College