Vonda S. Email & Phone Number

North Carolina, United States

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

Currently working as a Supported Employment Specialist for the Greensboro TEACCH Center, a division of UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Medicine. We provide employment support and mediation for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ensuring their job success, satisfaction, and development of their independence.

• Co-develop lesson plans as co-instructor for an 8-week Spring course focused on S.P.A.R.C.K. Model and Academic Skills• Co-advise the Salem College Diversity Educators • Attend and Supervise multiple student activities & events, including evenings and weekends • Co-advise and Facilitate Leaders In Training (L.I.T.)• Maintain reservations of Student Center• Supervise 33 Student Center staff members including managing the schedule and payroll• Oversaw payroll budget of $1,600• Provide support for student leaders through mentorship, co-curricular and extracurricular programming• Establish and maintain communication plans for trouble-shooting day-of incidents with the student center management team• Assisted in reestablishing partnership and planning of Salem Step-show with Scott Cares Foundation NC

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw the daily operations of a first-year residence hall housing 250 undergraduate female students• Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated six Resident Advisors (RA) and fifteen Desk Assistants (DA)• Supervised three housekeeping staff members to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents• Managed a $3,000 budget for Resident Advisor and Hall Council programming• Served on the Professional Staff on Call 24-hour duty rotation for a population of 2,400 residential students• Assisted the assignment’s team with assigning students to their residential space• Empowered students to enhance their interpersonal and conflict management skills by creating a shared living environment for the Resident Advisor staff and their residents• Advised 6 Hall Council members, including recruitment, elections, programming initiatives, executive board leadership development, and collaborations with the Residence Hall Association (RHA)• Acquired Maxient training up to level 3 and handled Student Conduct issues for the building

• Provide care for individuals with various intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in various settings• Preserved patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as diapering, bathing, personal hygiene, tube feeding, medication administration, and other activities of daily living• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of communication techniques, infection control, safety, body mechanics, and age-related differences while providing compassionate care• Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions

• Oversaw a floor of 60 residents in regard to programming, conduct, and student success• Utilized strong crisis management skills to support students in handling difficult situations• Curated community-wide events for floor residents and residential building • Aided residents in becoming better leaders, students, and people through conversations and programs• Served students in our Beyond Academics program which services individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilitiesSenior Resident Advisor (Promotion) August 2017 - May 2018 • In addition to regular Resident Advisor (RA) duties listed, co-supervised a team of eight RAs• Worked closely with the supervisor in the implementation and creation of opportunities for staff members• Assisted in the recruitment, staff training, and planning for the Desk Receptionist program• Developed and motivated team members through professional developments and 1:1s• Served as a resource to my RA staff by helping them navigate various crises with our typical and Beyond Academics residents due to my previous experience with people in that population

Burlington, Nc

• Collaborated with the activities team to provide daily activities to keep residents engaged• Observed and made adjustments for residents changing needs • Developed and implemented interventions for residents needs• Adapted activities for individuals with various levels of ability

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

• Assisted in program implementation for the Greensboro Self Advocacy Group (GSAG)• Designed graphics and flyers for various events throughout the summer• Worked with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities at ArcBarks Dog Treat Company & AbleEarth Creations

High Point, North Carolina, United States

• Provided care for individuals with various intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in various settings• Provided care for patients in the memory care unit as well as the physical rehabilitation unit• Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as diapering, bathing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of communication techniques, infection control, safety, body mechanics, and age-related differences while providing compassionate care• Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions

Master'S Degree, Higher Education, With A Concentration In Student Affairs Administration

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Alpha Black Graduate Student Organization Higher Education Student Association

Bachelor’S Degree, Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management With A Concentration In Therapeutic Recreation

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