LaWanda Y. Davidson

Career Summary

Education

Motivated and reliable executive professional with 20+ years experience providing executive level support.

Northwest Shoals Community College Kaplan University Argosy University

A.A.S B.S. M.A.

Office Administration Criminal Justice Forensic Psychology

Professional Experience

Chief Operations Officer

The National Alliance of Square Mile Communities (NASMC)

Provide day-to-day leadership and management that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company. Proven drive and dedication to achieving company success by surpassing sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives. Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. Additional duties include submission of timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company. Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization. Motivates and leads a high performance management team, as well as; attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place. I provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program. Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with every client and partner. Assist, as required, in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the Company to meet sales, growth, and market share objectives. Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.

Juvenile Probation Officer

Montgomery County Youth Facility

Provide counseling and advice to children and adults in matters involving delinquency, dependency or the juvenile status of children coming to the attention of the Juvenile Court in legal, social and crisis situations. Establish rapport with clients in order to gain their trust and cooperation. Evaluate legal, social, medical, educational, economic and family information gathered to identify causes and possible solutions to clients’ problems. Research laws, regulations or court opinions to determine the appropriate course of action. Suggests behavioral changes of clients to ensure that conditions and terms of probation are maintained and advise them of available community services once probation is over. Additional duties include conducting group counseling sessions such as anger management, designed to modify specific behaviors and assist clients to gain insight into their problems, to define goals and develop a plan of action to achieve more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development.

Office Administrative Manager

Deloitte Consulting

Reports to the Project Manager with the responsibility of corporate vehicle and apartment management, payroll management, personnel file management. Executive Administrative Duties including meeting minutes, monthly invoicing, ordering office supplies, weekly work orders for maintenance, answer employee questions regarding payroll. Additional duties include new employee orientation, timesheet maintenance, and conference room scheduling and calendar management.

Administrative Assistant II

Alabama Department of Youth Services

Personal Executive Administrative Assistant to the Campus Administrator with the responsibility of confidential student file management, meeting minutes and administrative support for Case Workers, Staff, Clinical Psychologist, Teachers and Principal. Additional duties included daily incoming and outgoing mail distribution, personnel file maintenance, memos, letters, scheduling and calendar management.

Administrative Assistant I

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences

Reported to the Laboratory Director with the responsibility for daily evidence intake and documentation. Additional duties included ordering office supplies, typing cover letters for Forensic Scientists and confidential file management. Autopsy report transcription for Medical Examiners.

Skill Highlights

MS Office Suite * Planning/Coordinating * Scheduling * Records Management

*Dictaphone/Transcription * Excellent Communication Skills *Jupitir and SJIS Databases

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