YOLANDA LAURENT –BA, MAOM
**** **. **** **** ***********, GA 30281
Phone 678-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
My mission is to continue my career with an organization that will utilize my effective management, clinical, and technical skills and experiences to benefit mutual growth and success. I am a high-energy manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. My leadership style cultivates a company’s culture in which team members feel comfortable developing and employing ideas that drive company growth. As an experienced management professional, in a reputed organization I would like to utilize all my previous experience related to managing and critical decision making to achieve company’s vision and mission.
EDUCATION
2011-2012 Ashford University Clinton, IA
Master of Arts in Organizational Management-Specialized in Human Resources Management
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
2010-2013 myLearningPointe Overland, KS
Obtained 108.5 Professional Management and Clinical credits
2009- 2009 Ashford University Clinton, IA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
Graduated with honors of distinction with 3.97 GPA
Dean’s List
2002-2008 University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix, VI
Studied: Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Studied: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
EXPERIENCE
2013-Present Resilient By Choice Non-Profit Organization Atlanta, GA
President
Human Resource Responsibilities include: interviewed, hired, orient, trained and terminate employees based on agency policies and procedures
Developed & Implement all structural and operational processes, policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Designed & Implement all financial models and business plans for current and prospective ventures and expansion.
Developed strategies to maintain and improve fiscal condition and strengthen capacity for additional growth.
Developed reporting tools and policies that analyzed all agency and departmental budgets with careful consideration of key financial indicators.
Developed innovative programs, products and services.
Developed agency flow plans that would supports strong collaborations with constituent groups including boards, employees, committees, volunteers, and external audiences.
Developed all human resources functions, policies, and procedure to include; development of all employee benefits plans, performance management design and practices, new staff orientations, ongoing training programs, and hire and termination processes.
Developed human resource protocols and policies that aid in employee evaluation process, job descriptions development, and compensation packages with roles and responsibilities.
2015-Present Sitel/ Intuit TurboTax Atlanta, GA
Tax Support Specialist/SME (Subject Matter Expert)
Supervised Customer Service Representatives while on call with consumers
Developed effective call flow techniques for agents to utilize on calls
Assisted customers with Tax related concerns to include both product and software inquiries
Applied defined practices, procedures and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve product and tax support customer inquiries
Utilized knowledge, skills, and techniques to ensure consumers received professional and proficient customer service
Applied defined practices, procedures and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve product and tax support customer inquires
Proficiently utilized Avaya, Salesforce, and Citrix tools
2014-2015 Transcom Atlanta, GA
Technical Support Agent
Troubleshoot Internet and Network Connectivity Issues.
Ensured that LAN/WAN is configured for DHCP configurations.
Diagnosed and Troubleshoot hardware and software issues involving internet connectivity, clients’ email, and VOIP.
Released/Renewed IP addresses.
Provided customer support related to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services.
Suspend, resumed and disconnected accounts.
Updated, added, and removed payment methods; appropriated payments on accounts to resolve billing issues.
Established new users' accounts and profiles, assigned and troubleshoot password related issues.
2009-2013 The Village VI Partners in Recovery St. Croix, VI
Program Director
Supervised a clinical team of 25 professionals.
Provided clinical behavioral intervention services to over 200 clients.
Promoted to Program Coordinator after six months of employment.
Human Resource Responsibilities include: interviewed, hired, orient, trained and terminate employees based on agency policies and procedures
Reviewed and approved all admissions, treatment/intervention plans and updates, ancillary service referrals including substance abuse treatment, mental health care and family counseling and discharges.
Served as liaison with school personnel, contract staff and referral sources in areas of scheduling, assessment, referrals and communication.
Developed and supervised implementation of policies and procedures to ensure seamless flow in continuum of care.
Ensured all clinical and intervention documentation were current, accurate and meets all regulatory and agency requirements
Compiled extensive monthly and quarterly reports for budgeting and grant compliance purposes.
2009-2009 BIZVI St. Croix, VI
Instructor
Instruct Microsoft Application Software programs to students.
Developed and formulated strategies to teach course content included in instructional objectives.
Planed and instructed each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Teach students employability skills to prepare them for the workforce.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CPR, First Aid & AED certified
Certified in: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, QuickBooks, Microsoft WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Money, Microsoft Access, Outlook
Completed Westcare's first Leadership Management Academy
Alternative to Violence Project – Trained Trainer
Motivational Interviewing Training
Professional Certification from U.S Small Business Administration
Forty (40) Hours of Professional Clinical Training from Universidad Central Del Caribe
Excelling as a Supervisor - Skillpath Workshop
Person-Centered Training at Brown University
Small Business Administration Certification Under Office of Entrepreneurial Development
AFFILIATIONS
Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
Vice President of Student Nursing Association - University of the Virgin Islands
Member of the University of the Virgin Islands Psychology Club& Math Booster Club
Reference Letters, Transcripts/degrees, and Certifications are available upon request