Project Specialist Program Director
Resume:
Leroy Parker
Project Specialist - GEAR UP
West Helena, AR 72390
*************@*****.***
Work Experience
Director of Nutritional Services Marvell-Elaine School District Opaa Food Management, Inc. - Marvell, AR
February 2018 to Present
In this capacity, I manage the day to day food service operations for the Marvell-Elaine School District. These duties include staffing, catering, ordering, bookkeeping, trainings, etc. to ensure the efficient and effective operation of a cost effective department. Project Specialist
GEAR UP - West Helena, AR
March 2015 to December 2017
In this position, it is my responsibility to create and sustain projects that are geared toward the STEM curriculum. These programs are designed to entice middle school and high school students who have an interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and teach them what it takes academically and socially to pursue these fields. This is accomplished by establishing and maintaining partnerships with cohort schools and districts to serve the needs of these children. Child Support Specialist
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration - Forrest City, AR October 2011 to March 2015
1, my primary responsibility is to enforce child support orders by ensuring that non-custodial parents are meeting their obligations to custodial parent and the dependent children. This is accomplished by managing a 650 person case load. I prepare cases for court, as well as travel to the various counties in my coverage area to defend those cases. I have established and fostered relationships both foreign and domestic to ensure proficient delivery of support services. Program Director
City of Helena-West Helena Parks & Recreation - Helena, AR November 2006 to June 2011
In my capacity as program director, I was responsible for supervising a staff of nine employees. My primary responsibilities were to implement and sustain recreational programs for children and adults, as well as to oversee the day to day operations of the department. I began my tenure as a custodian in a fledgling department, and once promoted, I used techniques learned from my educational journey to build a competent and accountable team. The responsibility of procuring funding through grants and fundraisers was also a part of my professional capacity. The relationships established aided in citizens donating in-kind services to ensure departmental success. There was also a free exercise and nutrition program that provided classes Monday thru Thursday that was instructed and funded by me. Tri County Rural Health Network Inc - Helena, AR
January 2008 to November 2008
As a connector, responsibilities included informing and connecting the elderly and adult disabled to available health care resources to prevent them from having to enter nursing homes. In this capacity, I assisted more than 200 people by connecting them to medical resources that they wouldn't have otherwise been able to afford.
Case Management
Custodian
Counseling Services of Eastern Arkansas - Helena, AR May 2006 to May 2007
Helena, AR.
Responsibilities included the overall advocacy of my clients. My duties consisted of teaching classes, helping my clients to establish community resources and keeping their scheduled appointments. I was also responsible for transporting my clients to different venues and assisting with their acclamation into the community while using different methods to develop client coping skills. My clients viewed me as someone that they could depend on.
Custodian
Assistant Manager
Helena West Helena School District - Helena, AR
March 2003 to May 2006
Helena, AR.
My duties were to provide a safe and clean work environment for students and staff. During my tenure, I saw a need for more male educators. So, I began college in 2004. Assistant Manager
assistant manager inside of a year
Dollar General - Marvell, AR
May 2000 to January 2003
My duties were to hire, fire, schedule, order, receive, stock, check, bookkeeping, open, and close. Deputy Jailer
Dollar General - Helena, AR
October 2000 to October 2002
My duties were to provide security for staff and inmates, booking, fingerprinting, accompany inmates to court, and feeding. I was once told by the sheriff that my shift was the best run due to my leadership. There were no inmate disturbances or escapes on my watch.
"A" operator
Radioman
Norac - Helena, AR
March 1995 to May 1998
Helena, AR.
My duties were to know every aspect of plant production and to be second in command behind the shift leader. I was also prepared to be shift leader in the event of his absence. During his absence I would assume those duties by directing the subordinates as to what orders to fill and how to fill them. This included testing the product in our lab for stability and quality, as well as fixing any issues that may cause down time.
Radioman
U S Navy
November 1989 to January 1992
My duties were to receive the latest technical training, and to encode and decode top secret messages. I possessed a top secret clearance.
Education
Master of Science in Leadership and Management
South University - Savannah, GA
November 2012 to November 2012
BA in Business Admin
Strayer University - Alexandria, VA
2011 to June 2011
AA in Liberal Arts
Phillips County Community College - Helena, AR
2008 to May 2008
Skills
• HR (Less than 1 year)
• Microsoft word (Less than 1 year)
• WORD (Less than 1 year)
Assessments
Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Proficient January 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to adapt their leadership style to accomplish goals using rational or emotional appeal.
Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
Summary of Skills
● Proficient in Microsoft word and excel ● Excellent people skills
● Educated in the latest Business and HR ● Take initiative to get things done applications Leadership
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