IDA WARD

357 E Corporate Dr. Apt 1722

Lewisville, Tx 75067
Cell: (337) 424-9346
iw4e5090@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Provide direct supervision and training of programs to personnel
Assist the Executive Director and Executive Assistant with program development
and planning
Have outstanding communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills in bo
th verbal and written
Capacity to finish work under strict deadlines
Organized, enthusiastic, and hardworking
Provide career counseling, coaching, and job seeker services
Computer Proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Efficient in operation of office equipment (telephone, copier, and fax machines
)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
October 2009 aXseum Solutions, LLC
to Education Counselor
March 2010
Fort Polk,LA
Supervised seven employees, interviewed, trained, mentored newly hired personne
l, and resolved problematic issues.
Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals.
Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin
g.
Provided data in preparation of program budget goals, performance factors, and
evaluation of program effectiveness.
Recommended ways to improve the quality of educational services to clientele.
Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p
olicies, and changes.
Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings
, and review boards.
Created and prepared handouts.
February 2007 Dynamic Systems Technology, Inc.
to Education Counselor
October 2009
Fort Polk, LA
Counseled clientele regarding long and short-term educational goals.
Prepared and issued instruction on tuition assistance, basic skills, and testin
g.
Developed, implemented, and conducted staff briefings to explain the programs p
olicies, and changes.
Coordinated and participated in a variety of conferences, professional meetings
, and review boards.
Created and prepared handouts.
August 2005 Vernon Parish School Board
to Special Education Teacher
August 2006
Leesville,LA
Prepared course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculu
m guidelines.
Implemented policies, procedures, and behavioral tools within the classroom.
Administered tests to evaluate students progression, recorded results, and issu
ed reports to inform parents/guardians of their educational progress.
Scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with parents/guardians, created IEPs, an
d maintained IEP files.
Communicated student accommodations to the regular education teachers.
October 2001 Vernon Parish School Board
to Career Specialist
August 2005
Coordinated and supervised career development activities and programs.
Provided information on different career opportunities to students.
Provided development oriented-career and academic advisement guidance activitie
s in the areas of job search, interview, and employability skills.
Assisted in the administration of standardized tests, and utilized the results
to assist students in making realistic career decisions.
July 2000 Vernon Community Action Council
to Client Services Coordinator
October 2001
Leesville, LA
Provided direct supervision and training of program to personnel and volunteers
.
Assisted the Executive Director and Executive Assistant with program developmen
t, program planning, volunteer recruitment, public awareness campaigns, and fund
raising events.
Responsible for answering and directing phone calls.
Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities.
Demonstrated skillful communication and negotiation skills.
Conducted monthly, quarterly, fiscal, and case management quality assurance.
Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, yearly, program statistical and acti
vity reports as required or assigned.
Other Positions Held:
Vernon Community Action Council Leesville, LA
June 1999 to July 2000 - Legal Advocate
Volunteers of America - Case Manager Alexandria, LA
December 2006 to February 2007
EDUCATION:

2004 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI

MSA, Human Resources Administration, GPA: 3.38
1999 Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
BS, Human Services, GPA: 3.25
TUI University Cypress, CA
MAE, Educational Leadership and Administration, GPA: 3.89
Completed 28semester hours from 08/2008 to 02/2010
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
2003 Sowela Technical Community College, Louisiana, Certificate course(s) on Occ
upational Education
2007 Army Continuing Education System, Louisiana, Database Administration