Lenora Robinson, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Zachary, La 70791
adjeqo@r.postjobfree.com
Citizenship: Yes
Special Hiring Authority: Person with Disability
Federal Experience: No; State Gov. Experience: Yes
Clearance: Secret Service and Background; not active
Experienced in strategic planning and implementations in research, primarily in education, health, and business entities. My professional strengths include training, management, logistics, and statistical analysis. Career interests include developing and implementing comprehensive components focused on prevention components and practices in health, through research, education, implementations, and training opportunities.
Proficient with a variety of computer software applications including SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent writing and editing skills. Experienced and successful in implementation with/amongst diverse populations. Employment History
Pennington Biomedical Research Center - The RAATE Study
Outreach Coordinator
October 2019 to Present
•Actively recruiting African Americans participants, ages 65-85, for the RAATE research study.
•Responsible for the development of weekly/monthly outreach reports, monthly event calendars focused on enhancing recruitment/planning strategies.
•Attendance/participation in the bi-monthly RAATE Study collaborative.
•Superb oral and written communication skills, marketing, public speaking, and time management.
•Current schedule includes early mornings, evenings, nights and weekends, and frequently requires participation in senior events.
•Requires the continuous building of relationships with public, the senior community, and with business, and religious entities that provide services to the senior population.
Satellite Realty & Associates
Agent
July 1988-Present
Broker: L. A. Robinson
*Negotiate purchase offers and listing agreements
*Prepare property analysis to determine its competitive market price.
*Explain technical product or service information to customers. Attend conventions, seminars, and
staff and association meetings to remain current and knowledgeable about current real estate markets trends.
*Coordinate open house events and appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
Independent Researcher (Quantitative)
09/2008-11/2017
Supervisor: Dr. Diane Naser (2015-2017)
•Collected and analyzed quantitative data sets
•Conducted quantitative research projects within well-defined guidelines
•Utilized current publications to develop literature review
•Utilized appropriate methodology, techniques, and statistical analysis within the quantitative research area.
•Evaluation of test results and summarization of data; which provides support to reject or accept research test questions and/or hypothesis.
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (PBIS)
Implementation Trainer/Training Coordinator
Spring 2008-Fall 2008
Supervisor: Dr. Marie Stewart
•Co-organizing the logistics form the district wide Train-the Trainer professional development event.
•Trained/managed the Prevention Teams at multiple school sites for Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
•Analyzed and evaluated observation assessments.
•Correlated and analyzed the effectiveness of the school’s implementation techniques and methodology.
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (Grant: Safe Schools/Healthy Students)
Trainer for the Prevention Curricula Intervention
February 2007 to September 2008
Supervisor: Pat Friedrich- Project Director
•Training, assisting and mentoring Pre-K, K, and elementary school principals, prevention teams.
•Co-organized the logistics for the Train the Trainer event.
•Co-conducted district wide Train the Trainer for administrators/ delegated safety personnel in the Safe Schools Curriculum.
•Provided ongoing program analysis, assistance, mentoring, and monitoring.
•Collected, correlated, and analyzed data per the grant’s implementation rubric.
Department of Social Services - Laplace, LA
Caseworker- Child Welfare
November 2006 to February 2007
Supervisor: Evelyn Sewell 985-***-****
•Investigated and substantiated alleged complaints of abuse and neglect on children ages 0-18.
•Counseled and provided services to abused and neglected children and families with children in state custody.
•Interact and collaborated with other agencies to provide services to children in custody, their parents, and their caretakers.
•Employed effective interviewing techniques, record and case management, public relations/administration, testifying/courtroom etiquette, performing various social and environmental assessments and counseling.
•Frequently engage in staffing conferences, family team conferences, home visits, court proceedings, and child maltreatment trainings and assessments.
Southern University A & M
Admissions and Recruiting
January 2003- October 2006
Supervisor: Glenda Caine
225-***-**** 40hrs. /wk
•Managed recruitment requests for college fairs and high school college day events.
•Reviewing and organizing college tours and related recruitment requests and services.
•Receiving and screening admission applications to determine if state/university qualifications and eligibility requirements are met per specified criteria.
•Responding to student inquiries from applicants regarding application status.
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board - Baton Rouge, LA
Certified Professional Educator
March 1992 to December 2002
Supervisor: Principal Armond Brown 225-***-****
•Assisting middle school students with science, math, and life skills.
•Constant implementation of test taking and study skills into science curriculum, and mandated educational standards and benchmarks.
•Worked predominantly with “At Risk” student population
•Researched and explored new techniques, training opportunities and ideas to modify and improve lessons and teaching strategies.
La. State Department of Education
Trainer for the New Teacher Certification Program
August 1998 to May 2002
Supervisor: Principal Bobbie Robertson 225-***-****
•Prepared and practiced with teachers on various methods of developing effective communication skills with parents, students, and school personnel.
•Prepared, practiced, and critiqued teaching and management techniques for new teachers preparing for assessment/certification by the Louisiana State Board of Education.
Volunteer Activities
St. Jude Events
Louisiana/Washington, DC/Maryland/Virginia/Texas/Louisiana/Pennsylvania May 2009 to Present
•Continuous participation in Radiothons, Walk/Run Events, Speaking Engagements, and Galas to solicit funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
•Frequently work with big business entities, organizations, clubs, institutions, and individuals in fund raising events for childhood cancer and other childhood diseases.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Parent –Peer Support Advocate
July 1985-September 1991
Parent Support & Education Department
•Provided NICU peer supporter to parents of especially sick or premature babies.
•Provided counseling, comfort, and educational materials on customary treatment, care, to NICU parents.
•Communicated with parents on the needs of medically fragile babies throughout their developmental stages.
•Liaison between parents and their child’s care team.
•Demonstrated and encouraged a therapeutic relationship and provided education and guidance to NICU parents and siblings.
•Participated and conducted bi-monthly NICU parent group meetings at Woman’s Hospital, in Baton Rouge, La. and in other hospitals in south Louisiana.
Education
PhD – Philosophy: Health Services/Community Health Advocacy Walden University- Baltimore, Md/Minneapolis, Mn.
2010-2017
Mortgage Bankers of America
Future Leaders in Mortgage Finance
2000 – 2001 Designation/Certificate
Supervision /Public Administration
Southern University A & M - Baton Rouge, LA
2004 to 2007
Supervision/Administration
Educational Leadership Training (master’s plus 30)
Southern University A & M
1990 to 1992
BS in Biology/ General Science Education
Southern University A & M
1988 to 1990
BS in Agriculture / Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Southern University A & M 1980 to 1984
Skills/Experiences
•Career Coach
•Interview Prep Coach
•Life Coach
•Leadership & Professional Development
•Public Speaking
•Team /Relationship Building & Strategy Consulting
•Experienced in Quantitative Research Methodology, including the use of the SPSS software system.
•Proficiency with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
•Experienced in planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing related services to meet the needs of children and families requiring/using available resources.
•Experienced in serving as liaison with various professional agencies in business and academic areas.
•Trained to advocate on behalf of the children (and their families) on educational, health and socioemotional issues.
Personal/Professional Hands-on Experiences:
•Highly successfully working with children with various challenges; physical, developmental, neurological, and cognitive.
•Highly successfully working with and building relationships with in senior adult populations.
Publication(s)
Posthurricane Environment’s Impact on Childhood Cancer Rates in Louisiana, 2004-2010
References provided upon Request