Niki Thompson, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Mobile, Al, Us

Managed efficient early childhood programs, communication channels and child and staff data, to ensure compliance with Head Start and Early Head Start and state licensing regulations. Cultivated productive partnerships to support the agency's goals, policies, and initiatives. Provided effective leadership, mentorship, and ongoing training to education personnel on early learning curriculum, health and safety protocols, developmentally appropriate practices, and operational procedures.

Provided on-going direction, support, training and technical assistance for staff in support ofquality early childhood education, health and disabilities, family services and mental health. Analyzed the collection of children’s school readiness data to utilize for planning. Recruited, interviewed and hired classroom staff in cooperation with Site Director. Monitored the administration of assessments, ensured on time data entry and child referrals were submitted. Supervised and coached teaching staff, implemented and monitored family home learning activities, as well as monitored health and safety and developmentally appropriate practices to improve outcomes for families and children.

Dallas, Texas

Created training programs that developed potential among employees and motivated, enhanced and improved employee performance. Tracked training for all missions throughout the organization using data management systems. Administered employee benefits programs such as retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, temporary disability and wellness programs. Utilized data systems to support staff onboarding and human resource business processes to include federal and state law compliance and staff inquiries. Assisted in enhancing the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations, policies, programs, and practices. Collaborated with Chief People Officer in developing employee performance evaluation process and training mid to high- level management for implementation. Conducted and coordinated new hire orientation monthly and aided in ensuring all pre-employment forms were completed in a timely manner.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Managed, designed, and conducted large or small scale training programs, using current learning management systems, that developed potential among new and existing personnel. Ensured the smooth and effective functioning of training events and special projects.Coordinated and monitored new hire orientation and benefit enrollment process and assisted in writing organizational policies and procedures.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Monitored and managed Women and Children services to ensure program sustainment and ensured policies and procedures adherence for efficient and effective service delivery. Managed and trained staff and volunteers to achieve program outcomes and objectives. Initiated and maintained positive relationships with community partners and agencies that promote school readiness for children and families. Lead Dual Generation program services to ensure staffing, training and customer needs were met. Addressed personnel and client inquiries, provided resolution, and ensured continual program improvements. Assisted in writing grant proposals to sustain programs and prepared reports for director of programming on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Mississippi Region

Created and conducted childcare trainings to align with state early learning guidelines and conducted technical assistance lessons for over 300 childcare providers statewide. Promoted the improvement of early education programs through observation, assessments and training. Managed the Resource and Referral center to ensure resources and materials were available to childcare providers.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Resident Hall Assistant Afro American Student Organization Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Master Of Science - Ms, Early Childhood Education And Teaching