TYNEISHA REED
Blytheville,AR
Summary
Communications and community relations professional with over 8 years of experience in education and workforce development. Expertise in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives, building partnerships, and enhancing community engagement. Strong background in quality management and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on measurable outcomes and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Nucor Steel Arkansas
Blytheville, AR
07.2024 - Current
- Supported Hot Mill Quality Management System through quality documentation, corrective-action processes, controlled documents, training records, quality metrics, and continuous-improvement activities to ensure compliance and enhance quality standards.
- Supported audit readiness and quality-system activities, including Layered Process Audits, QMS documentation, corrective actions, and coordination with operations and leadership.
- Maintained and communicated Hot Mill quality data, goals, KPIs, and process information to inform and guide operational and leadership decision-making.
- Create and deliver Quality Management presentations and training to teammates, communicating standards, procedures, requirements, and performance information across multiple audiences.
- Developed and executed Nucor's participation in UALR STRIVE partnership, coordinating recruitment, applicant interviews, partner meetings, scheduling, facility tours, teammate engagement, and final presentation to foster community engagement and collaboration.
- Acted as the primary point of contact among Nucor, UALR, and STRIVE participants throughout the month-long program; also participated in Women of Nucor, NuPath, NuCamp, and the Nucor Mental Health/First Aid Team Committees.
Instructional Services Specialist
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Represented ANC with counselors, principals, superintendents, educators, students, and community partners throughout Mississippi County, supporting technical education, recruiting, and workforce pathways.
- Planned and coordinated recruiting events, student tours, school outreach, orientations, scheduling, and program communications while serving as a point of contact between ANC and partner schools.
- Created and coordinated Tech Talks, a monthly program connecting high-school technical students with community professionals to discuss career and personal-development topics, enhancing students' career readiness.
- Coordinated ANC's participation in NuCamp with Nucor and local schools, overseeing instructors, schedules, lunches, communications, partner meetings, timesheets, and program budgeting to ensure successful collaboration.
- Represented ANC in the local Rotary Club and acted as an institutional representative at community, school, recruitment, and partnership events.
- Developed and presented crisis communication plan to ANC's president, then chaired the committee to create college's institutional crisis plan, strengthening institutional preparedness for emergencies.
Teacher
Osceola School District
Osceola, AR
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Facilitated communication among students, families, educators, administrators, and community stakeholders through presentations, written materials, meetings, school programs, and individualized outreach to foster engagement and collaboration.
- Created and distributed school newsletters and supported the organization of parent nights, awards ceremonies, testing events, and other school programs to enhance community involvement and information sharing.
- Served on the PTO Board and collaborated with parents, administrators, volunteers, and community stakeholders to support school programs, family engagement, and outreach.
- Coordinated annual Career Day programming by recruiting community professionals and business representatives, organizing speakers and schedules, promoting the event, and supporting day-of execution.
Behavioral Instructor
Dacus Residential Treatment Center
Jonesboro, AR
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Supported individualized treatment plans by reinforcing established goals, providing day-to-day guidance and encouragement, and communicating behavioral observations and progress to treatment staff.
- Provided direct supervision and emotional support, assisting children in navigating daily challenges and collaborating with treatment and educational staff to foster stability and positive development.
- Monitored children in a residential treatment setting, maintaining structured daily schedules and routines to ensure a safe and consistent living environment.
- Documented client behavior, progress, and incidents accurately, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to facility procedures while contributing to comprehensive treatment records.
Teacher Assistant
Ascent Child & Youth Pediatric Day Clinic
Jonesboro, AR
05.2009 - 10.2012
- Assisted children with daily routines, transitions, and activities while reinforcing classroom expectations and developmental goals to promote individual progress.
- Supported classroom instruction and daily learning activities for children in pediatric day-clinic setting, fostering a structured, supportive, and engaging environment.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support each child's participation, progress, safety, and overall well-being throughout the day.
- Monitored and communicated relevant student needs, behaviors, and progress to staff, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2024
Bachelor of General Studies -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2019
Skills
- Quality management
- Program development
- Workforce development
- Recruitment strategies
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Community engagement
- Partnership development
- Event management and coordination
- Public speaking
- Media outreach
Personal Information
Title: COMMUNICATIONS | COMMUNITY RELATIONS | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Affiliations
- Founder & CEO | I AM QUEEN
- Arkansas | Multi-State Engagement
- Founded and lead a personal-development and empowerment business encompassing publishing, professional speaking, mentoring, writing coaching, community programs, scholarships, workshops, and events.
- Author and publisher of multiple books and visionary author of a 22-woman anthology, managing contributor recruitment and selection, coaching, publishing coordination, marketing, launches, and promotional campaigns.
- Deliver keynote speeches, workshops, and presentations for conferences, schools, churches, organizations, and community programs across multiple states on personal development, mental health, self-worth, domestic violence, and overcoming adversity.
- Manage brand strategy and external communications, including social media, digital content, promotional materials, press releases, and television, radio, podcast, print, and online media opportunities.
- Develop and execute community-impact initiatives, including the annual I AM QUEEN Scholarship, mentoring programs, workshops, and a physical personal-development and mentoring center operated from 2019 to 2021.
- Provide writing and manuscript coaching to aspiring authors while managing client communications, service development, scheduling, marketing, and business operations.
- Plan and execute business and community events, including book launches, signings, workshops, speaking engagements, and the I AM QUEEN Anthology banquet, coordinating venues, vendors, speakers, participants, promotion, budgets, and event logistics.
- Vice President & Executive Board Member | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Iota Beta Zeta Chapter
- Blytheville, AR
- Feb 2024 - Present
- Oversee chapter membership efforts, including prospective-member recruitment, candidate selection, intake coordination, and member engagement.
- Serve on the Executive Board and support community programs, event planning, partnership development, sponsorship outreach, communications, and joint initiatives with community organizations and Phi Beta Sigma
- Chair Blue & White Weekend programming and contribute to Founders' Day, scholarship, fundraising, health, voter-registration, and community-awareness initiatives.
- Board Member | Main Street Blytheville
- Jul 2026 - Present
- Help plan and oversee community events, build relationships with local businesses and community partners, recruit participants, review budgets, and represent Main Street Blytheville in the community.
Timeline
Quality Technician
Nucor Steel Arkansas
07.2024 - Current
Instructional Services Specialist
Arkansas Northeastern College
06.2022 - 07.2024
Teacher
Osceola School District
06.2015 - 06.2022
Behavioral Instructor
Dacus Residential Treatment Center
10.2012 - 05.2015
Teacher Assistant
Ascent Child & Youth Pediatric Day Clinic
05.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of General Studies -
Arkansas State University