Taia R. Smith, MBA, MDR, MLS

Experience

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  Harris County Juvenile Probation

  May 2006 - Aug 2011

  PEIMS Data Specialist

  As a PEIMS Data Specialist at Harris County Juvenile Probation, I managed student registration, coordinated record updates, and distributed attendance reports.• Implemented efficient student registration procedures to ensure accurate data management.• Coordinated the updating of student records in WINSchool and RSCCC for improved data accuracy.• Distributed attendance reports to the PEIMS coordinator to support educational services for juveniles.

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  KIPP Texas Public Schools

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2022

  PEIMS Data Quality Specialist

  • Managed student information system (TxEIS, Skyward, School Mint) for registration, enrollment, and withdrawals, ensuring compliance with State and Local laws.• Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures to maintain data integrity.• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources, creating dashboards to monitor key performance indicators.

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  IDR, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2023

  Process Improvement Manager

  Process Improvement initiatives for a modernization project which will upgrade an on-premise education platform into a cloud based solution. Duties include but not limited to: identify, create, and participate in the implementation of business processes, enabling tools, and systems that deliver tangible value by improving services, efficiency and effectiveness. Deep expertise in process mapping and strategic organizational alignment initiatives in Student services, Special Education, student information systems, IEP, EL/LPAC, Medicaid & Service Mgt, RTI, 504, Gifted & talented, English Language Learners functions in K12, Public Health Care, State, Municipal, Federal sectors or related highly regulated industry. Show less

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  Meta

  Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

  QA Contracts Analyst II

  • Conducted quality reviews for Third Party Assessments in LATAM, NORAM, and EMEA contracts to ensure accuracy and timeliness.• Provided clear guidance to partners for immediate remediation and corrective education.• Synthesized error trends and made recommendations to improve the overall QA program.