Nakia Simeon
Lumberton
Summary
Experienced in disaster recovery programs, I find immense fulfillment in my work. Throughout my career, I have taken on responsive roles supporting and assisting disaster survivors. By fostering relationships and collaborating with various agencies, I contribute towards easing the challenges faced by individuals in difficult circumstances. Leveraging my detail-oriented talents and adaptable personality, I aim to effectively meet the needs of the company. Eager to contribute skills and make a positive impact. #readytowork
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
HORNE LLP
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible and reliable case manager/accountant technician, where I have implemented others needs first
- Serving the community and applying leadership towards my job in diligence
- Implementing construction activities, such as homeowner signings for the clients
- Forwardly, preparing a safe living environment for clients effectively from major declared disasters
- Ensured applicants were eligible for benefits and confirmed the amount of benefit for those eligible
- Investigated fraud discrepancies related to FEMA-funded projects or benefits
- Analyzed data related to insurance adjustments, to identify appropriate procedures
- Responsible for working with teammates to submit approval applications for client-benefits
- Promoted compliance federal regulations across 5 CDBG Disaster Recovery programs regarding appropriate use of funds through disaster assistance programs
- Maintained applicants confidential records according to policy and procedures
- Participated in meetings of informative changes of programs and plans
- Resolved complex cases due to conflicting information for approval decisions
- Monitored and analyzed 7,000 +files across 3 CDBG programs to create the entire disaster recovery process
- Participated in quarterly trainings to enhance more knowledge for CDBG programs
Administrative Assistance/Child care provider
Christines Childrens Childcare
05.2019 - Current
- Maintain classroom records and allowed for a safe, learning environment
- Teach children of various age levels, and developed programs for engaging interaction and fun activities for each child to support their social, emotional, physical, and academic growth
- Communicated with parents to acknowledge superior work and areas of concern through weekly newsletters, and encouraged parent-volunteer assistance throughout the year
- Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task
Child Care Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Cottonwood Pre Elementary School
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided a variety of materials for activities that assisted the class with learning basic skills
- Established and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
- Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
Administrative Teacher Assistant
Agape Child Development Center
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Respond to inquiries made in-person, by phone and make appropriate referrals both within and outside of the Child Care Centre
- Communicate with clients, children, staff and the general public daily regarding program information, registration, billing
- Updated information in the files as needed
- Created the monthly attendance sheets and forms for the classroom
- Created and maintain spreadsheet of employee certifications and expiry dates
- Created Agenda documents and take minutes at staff meetings and administrative meetings
- Willing to perform other duties, if required, to ensure a safe, healthy nurturing environment for children, staff, parents and visitors
Administrative Teacher
Teddy and Friends Daycare
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Planned prepared and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Developed schemes of work and lesson plans
- Prepared classroom for class activities
- Provided a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identified and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Used relevant technology to support instruction
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintained accurate and complete records of development
- Prepared required reports on students and activities
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintained discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
Child Care Coordinator
YMCA
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Designed craft projects and other creative activities for children to complete
- Monitored interactions between children to ensure there were no fights or disputes
- Provided updates to parents on children's behavior and progress
- Administered first aid when necessary
- Designed activities that help children learn alphabet and basic reading skills
- Arranged and oversees rest and nap times
- Administers care to sick children
- Contacted parents in the event of an emergency
- Responded to enquiries made by all parents
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Sumter Housing Authority
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Worked as a receptionist and administrative assistant for Sumter County Housing Authority
- Took and transcribed oral dictation
- Initiates and composed correspondence as needed
- Received and screened calls and callers
- Delivered accurate phone messages for co-workers
- Did preparatory work for monthly Housing authority meetings, including typing, preliminary and final reports
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, and requisitions as necessary
- Maintained inventory records on all equipment and appliances
- Compiled and prepared monthly and other periodic departmental reports
- Provided administrative assistance to Housing Managers as needed
- Maintained special office records as well as maintaining records of receiving reports
Education
Bachelor's degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2019
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2019
High school or equivalent - General
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC05.2011
Skills
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Visio
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Word
- Microsoft Access
- Excellent communication
- Presentation skills
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Program Development
- Case Management
- Sales
- Computer skills
- Documentation review
- Typing
- Interpretation
- Writing skills
- Teaching
- Photography
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Social media management
- Childcare
- Construction
- ATS
- Leadership
- Word processing
- Editing
- Immigration law
- Social work
- Customer service
- Disaster Recovery
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Educator License with Stipulations
- Property & Casualty License
- Security and Compliance Training
- Conflict of Interest Policy Training
- Social Work License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Case Manager
HORNE LLP
12.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistance/Child care provider
Christines Childrens Childcare
05.2019 - Current
Child Care Teacher/Administrative Assistant
Cottonwood Pre Elementary School
10.2017 - 05.2019
Administrative Teacher Assistant
Agape Child Development Center
10.2014 - 10.2017
Administrative Teacher
Teddy and Friends Daycare
08.2013 - 07.2014
Child Care Coordinator
YMCA
07.2011 - 08.2012
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Sumter Housing Authority
02.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor's degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Associate - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
High school or equivalent - General
Sumter High School
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Educator License with Stipulations
- Property & Casualty License
- Security and Compliance Training
- Conflict of Interest Policy Training
- Social Work License
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