Tawana Newkirk

379 B Hickory Point Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23608
Email: multitask_thinker@yahoo.com
PROFILE
• Seeking permanent full time or part time position within organization
• Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, versatile, dependable
• Ability to work multi-task environment, well organized, creative, thinker, communicator
• Performed duties with little or no supervision, self-motivated, team player, energetic
• Microsoft Word, Internet, Data entry, Excel, Publisher Express, quick learner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007-2009 Cambridge Housing Authority Cambridge, MA

Housing Manager’s Aide/Operations Department
 Maintained rent re-certifications, Interims for housing, MLS System
 Assist Property Manager with unit inspections, vacancies, leasing
 Maintained resident files, inventory supplies, purchasing orders
 Maintained reports, correspondence, answer phones, copy, fax,
 Manage work orders, maintenance records, requisitions, data entry
 Knowledge of TRACS (EIV), Project base Section 8 experience

2005-2007 Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Boston, MA

Disability Determination Services
Senior Office Clerk/Case Processing Department
 Managed-supervised case processing department (12) employees
 Answer phone, typing, fax, messages, copy, scanning
 Maintained customer service, schedule examinations
 Prepared mailings-distribute, supplies, arrange transportation
 Managed-maintain supplies, orders, Voucher payments, Trailer mail
 Managed case management data entry, MER, Spreadsheet
 Collected-processed inputting weekly payroll (60) employees
 Implemented mail drop box

2004-2006 YWCA Boston Aswalos House Boston, MA

Night Shift Assistant
 Oversaw-Supervise young adults (9) w/children in Transitional Housing
 Provided guidance, support, counseling to foster individual growth
 Maintained Brinks security system at all times, administered procedures
 Collaborated with networks to encourage self-direction, independence
 Answer phones, internal-external contacts, log documentation

2003 South Shore Day Care, Inc. Randolph, MA

Randolph Star After School Program/Counselor
 Supervised-support 12 to 15 year old teens, writing skills (part time)
 Support MCAS preparation, academic activities, physical development
 Maintained assigned workshops, build communication skills, multi-task
  Assisted Program Coordinator, order supplies, answer phones, filing

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1998-2003 Family Day Care Program, Inc. Brookline, MA

Education Coordinator/Supervisor
 Supervised-support independent service providers (25), versatile
 Conducted daily site visits, ensure compliance with O.F.C. regulations
 Coordinated, designed, facilitate training workshops, answer phones
 Evaluated performance quarterly, fax, copy, create lesson plans
 Coordinate field trips, maintain calendars, communicate internal/external
 Maintained licensure First Aid/CPR certification status, professionalism

1994-1998 Little Leaders Prep School Dorchester, MA

Lead Teacher
 Created environment conducive to fostering healthy educational growth
 Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
 Evaluated educational growth, developed lesson plans
 Planned educational field trips, Open House-Parent Conferences
 Supervised teaching staff

ADITIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997-1998 Internal Revenue Service/Unit Secretary Boston, MA

VOLUNTEERISM
Citizens for Safety Boston, MA

Computer Classes Excel, Publisher Express, MS Word NNPLS, VA

Greater Faith Worship Center Campus Hyde Park, MA

License Minister, 2004
Coordinator, Liturgical Dance Ministry

EDUCATION & CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT

Roxbury Community College Roxbury, MA
Associate in Arts, Early Childhood Education, 2001, 3.4 GPA

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary School Boston, MA

Domestic Violence and Abuse, Workshop Training Certificate

Family Nurturing Centers Conference, Multiculturalism & Literacy Development

National Association for Family Child Care Foundation, Accreditation Observer Training

Fred Pryor Seminars, High Impacts Communication for Women, How to Handle People with
Tact & Skills, Coaching Skills