Taisha Rojas Parker, MS (she, Her)

Experience

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  American Red Cross

  Dec 2001 - Jan 2005

  Disaster Specialist

  Administered training, intake process and preparation for 850 disaster volunteers within 19 county area in Greater Cincinnati including Kentucky and Indiana. Operational lead for large scale disaster for the feeding, shelter and bulk distribution of supplies to displaced families in the local area. Traveled to national disaster areas to manage shelters and mass feeding operations. Collaborated with local fire, police and emergency management personnel to promote disaster preparedness within the community and for the chapter. Show less

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  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2017

  As a consultant, I work closely with department leaders to develop onboarding, performance and retention strategies. As a partner, I support managers in the planning, development and implementation of programs, processes and systematic changes using effective change management techniques. As a trusted advisor, I work closely with individual employees as a professional/life coach to determine what may be current professional and personal barriers impacting performance. Additionally, I monitor turnover trends to determine strategies that will decrease turnover and increase productivity. Employee barriers may include but not limited too: child/family care challenges, transportation, living arrangements/expenses, time management, etc. By developing SMART goals, the employee, manager and I work collaboratively to support and empower our employees to be their best self. I also work closely with community agencies to provide reliable community resources for additional support. Show less Managed day to day operations under a co leadership structure of over 150 direct clinical care employees. Created training and development programs for employee and supervisor level. Incorporated individual learning plan tool to promote employee engagement and career planning using DREAM manager concepts. Introduced Myers Briggs assessment for department leadership team building and collaboration. Collaborated with HR on work flow and time study analysis for supervisory level. Handled employee relations and disciplinary follow up with direct reports. Assisted with aligning department interview process to job description competencies and responsibilities that improved the employee selection process. Show less

  • Employment Support Specialist

    Jul 2012 - Feb 2017

  • Manager of Support Services

    Nov 2007 - Jun 2012

  • Family Financial Advocate

    Jan 2007 - Nov 2007

  • Financial Counselor

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Cincinnati Works

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2022

  Partner with companies who have large front line workforces and develop retention strategies for the unique challenges of their workforce. Develop and facilitate Leadership Development as well as class at work trainings to frontline supervisors. Lead day to day operations and implementation of onsite coaching services for employees to remove barriers to success.

  • Senior Director, Workforce Connection Initiatives and Operations

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Director of Workforce Connection

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2021
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  Undivided

  Feb 2021 - Dec 2024

  Co Facilitator

  Co-facilitate a six-week session focused on racial solidarity and healing in biblically and historically accurate context.

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  Xavier Leadership Center

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  Associate Director
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  Found Village

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Director of Program Services
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  Public Allies Cincinnati

  Sept 2024 - now

  Executive Director