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Wanda L. James

Wanda L. James

Greenville,NC

Summary

Entrepreneurial, analytical, and results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience greatly impacting retail performance through customer care, management, quality assurance and client relations Proven record of increasing profits, reducing costs, inventory shrinkage control, and transforming customer service. Demonstrated ability to learn and teach new concepts, leading virtual teams, easily adapt to change, and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Excellent organizational and communication skills.Ability to apply the knowledge, theory, and skills of the management and supervisor profession to support sound decision-making and improve service outcomes, integrate knowledge and skills from multiple disciplines into professional practice; such as effecting behavioral change, applying systems thinking, and achieving service outcomes, critical thinking, and decision-making to initiate change, self-awareness and a service-oriented value system to establish, build, and sustain effective working relationships that address the needs of service populations, etc.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Janitorial Supervisor

True Vine Ministries
02.2018 - 06.2025
  • Hire, supervise, interview, and train.
  • Delegate Workload, keep track of inventory, purchased and organized cleaning products and equipment.
  • Evaluate and critique work ethics of employees.
  • Turn in the work schedule of all employees to payroll.

Founder/CEO

Wanda’s Cleaning Service
04.2004 - 05.2025
  • Built a respectable and reliable relationship with customer/client/employees.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained staff.
  • Prepared homes and office buildings for cleaned and sanitized environments.
  • Inspected after each cleaning for top-notched results.
  • Kept track of hourly employees for hours worked per payroll purposes.

Developmental Specialist (Sleepover)

Monarch
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assess each person receiving services for their hopes, dreams, and desires and provide supports that facilitate achievement.
  • Support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
  • Assist people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person’s interests.
  • Ensure that the rights of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times.
  • Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts, and utilizing personal advocates.
  • Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
  • Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of life.
  • Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual’s plan.
  • Implement person’s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy.
  • Accurately complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, etc.
  • Complete daily progress notes and communication log to assure appointments, goals, and interests are met.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required.
  • Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
  • Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
  • Assist people receiving services during late night hours on occasion.
  • Drive and travel as required.
  • Arrange for, or provide transportation to people receiving services as required.
  • Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety.
  • Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
  • Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
  • Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
  • Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Uniformed Officer

Weiser Security Services, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Protect the interest of the client within the limits of the facility as well as the lives and property of employees and visitors.
  • Observe and report signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances.
  • Prepare reports on a daily basis as trained and turn in to proper contacts.
  • Complete patrols as required.
  • Monitor and control access to property.
  • Notify proper authorities in all cases of emergencies.
  • Report all violations of company policy as well as local and federal laws.

Education

Master of Science - Human Services, Social and Community Service

Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2017

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Analytical
  • Results-driven
  • Customer care
  • Management
  • Quality assurance
  • Client relations
  • Profit increase
  • Cost reduction
  • Inventory shrinkage control
  • Customer service transformation
  • Learning and teaching new concepts
  • Leading virtual teams
  • Adaptability
  • Task management
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Decision-making
  • Behavioral change
  • Systems thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-awareness
  • Service-oriented value system
  • Relationship building

Awards

Notable Distinction Earned with Magna Cum Laude honors

Timeline

Developmental Specialist (Sleepover)

Monarch
09.2023 - 02.2025

Uniformed Officer

Weiser Security Services, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023

Janitorial Supervisor

True Vine Ministries
02.2018 - 06.2025

Founder/CEO

Wanda’s Cleaning Service
04.2004 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Human Services, Social and Community Service

Capella University