DEDRA BLANSON
SUMMARY
• Dedicated motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building, and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
EXPERIENCE
CSBG Coordinator, 06/2019 - 01/2023
Ouachita Multi-Purpose CAP - Monroe, LA
• Plans and manages operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
• Generates quarterly and annually reports, compiling and organizing key data.
• Supervises case managers.
• Spearheads quarterly food distributions for eligible citizens of Ouachita Parish. CSBG Case Manager, 01/2014 - 06/2019
Ouachita Multi-Purpose CAP - Monroe, LA
• Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
• Accessing customer needs to develop strategies to help customers.
• Advocating and rising awareness on behalf of customers and the needs of the community.
• Correspond with various organizations to fulfill the need of the customers.
• Maintain contact with customers to determine stability for 180 days. Document Specialist, 01/2013 - 09/2013
Chase Mortgage - Monroe, LA
• Completed documents and work requests according to company standards.
• Uploaded documents to control sites, tracked transmittals and coordinated revisions. Business Owner/Operator, 06/2010 - 12/2011
Heaven on Earth Child Care - Monroe, LA
• Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
• Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
• Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants. Assistant Manager, 09/2010 - 03/2011
Sun Quest Properties - Monroe, LA
• Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
• Met with prospective tenants to show property and assess applications or sign leases.
• Worked with on-site and remote service providers to support tenants requesting accommodations.
CONTACT
Address: Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: 318-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
SKILLS
• Good work ethic
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making
• Training & development
• Analytical
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Communication
• Supervision & leadership
• Planning & organizing
• Active listening
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
October 2014 -Within seven months of my
hiring date, I became a full-time employee
with salaried pay along with full benefits due
to my dedication and superior customer
service at OMCAP.
March 2014- Ordained and Installed as a
Pastor at Outreach Praise and Worship Center
under the leadership of Apostle/Elder Blanson.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Certification, Computer Technology, 05/2004
OIC - Monroe, LA