LaRita Francois

Experience

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  Innovations Health Care

  May 2002 - Mar 2004

  Administrative Assistant to the Director of Nursing/OSHA Compliance Coordinator

  Responsibilities included offering administrative support to Director of Nursing including scheduling, staff meetings and annual evaluations. Prepared letters, memoranda, and reports as requested by the D.O.N., coordinate monthly staff meetings with a focus on OSHA and JCAHO regulations. Trained and evaluated new Data Entry Clerks. Conducted weekly bag and trunk inspections as required by JCAHO. Also crossed trained with all administrative staff and acted as the back-up Office Manager. Accomplishments:Developed training manual for Data Entry Clerk’s.Developed cross training manual for Administrative Staff. Show less

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  Abide Home Care Services

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

  Office Manager

  Managed a staff of 20. Offered dedicated support to executive management including the Director of Nursing and Chief Executive Officer. Communicated regularly with field nurses, certified nursing assistants, and contract personnel such as physical and occupational therapist. Verified patient insurance, update patient medical records, submit oasis reports for reimbursement of services to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Obtain physician referrals and prior authorizations for insurance carriers. Prepare letters, memoranda and documents as requested by the Director of Nursing. Key Accomplishments:Increased efficiency through developing a training manual for Data Entry Clerks. Bolstered efficiency through developing the agency's cross training manual. Praised for multi-tasking abilities and timely issue resolution. Show less

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  American Nursing Services, Inc.

  May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Corporate Contracts Administrator

  Responsibilities included analyzing and executing national contracts for nursing and allied health staff. Negotiated facility and individual staffing contract, generated and submitted quarterly and annual government reports (VA hospital). Conducted monthly meetings with branch managers to strategize identifying prospects and finding profitable opportunities in medical facilities. Also researched and responded to RFP’s (request for proposals) for 16 branch locations including Alaska. Accomplishments: Successfully streamlined contract management process through serving on the strategic planning committee.Contributed to JCAHO approval within the first year of assuming the position.Successfully awarded RFP’s for all 16 branches. Show less

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  Dillard University

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2010

  Legal Research Assistant

  Responsibilities included evaluating law sources such as statues, legal articles and other sources relevant to case research. Analyzed facts and laws of cases to determine cause of action to prepare case accordingly. Filed pleadings, contracts, amended articles, by-laws and other legal documents with court clerk and administrative agencies on behalf of the university for use by the General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs. Responded to all on campus incidents referred to the Office of Legal Affairs by campus police or student support services. Also prepared letters, memoranda, and other correspondence on behalf of the Office of Legal Affairs. Accomplishments:Contributed to the successful reauthorization of SACS.Increased productivity through developing a contract management and tracking system. Show less

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  Take the Lead Nola

  May 2009 - Jun 2023

  Executive Director

  Responsibilities include meeting with board members to discuss strategies and outcomes, attend community-based and board meetings regarding the social ills faced by youth (domestic violence, crime, education). Facilitated life skills workshops and mentored at-risk youth through outreach initiatives. Prepare press releases and conducted outreach to various schools and agencies to develop collaborative initiatives. Manage programs including development, budgeting, grant proposals and reporting. Accomplishments:Successfully established grassroots nonprofit organization.Secured more than $15k in grant funding within the first year to implement Take the Lead Youth Empowerment Project.Gained local media attention which resulted in sponsorships, donations of more than $5k and collaborative community partnerships. Developed and supervised two new program launches: Leader’s League: Life Skills Initiative and Operation P.R.O.M. Show less

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  Urban League of Greater New Orleans

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  Program Coordinator

  Responsibilities included recruiting and engaging families at various school sites and community organizations, coordinated and managed focus groups and feedback meetings to educate at-risk populations on the importance of education and parental engagement, assisted with the creation of the High Schools, Holiday and summer community resource guides for distribution. Facilitated educational workshops for the new OneApp process. Also updated web content and coordinated monthly newsletter (research, writing, designing and publishing). Accomplishments:Improved community awareness through workshops and focus groups.Improved parental engagement at Sci Tech by overseeing the establishment of a Parent Action Committee.Contributed to a new design, layout and content of all community resource guides (High Schools, Holiday and summer). Show less

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  Joseph S. Clark High School

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Career & Technical Education Advisor/Life Skills Instructor

  Responsibilities include consulting and evaluating student files, inputting/updating student information, reviewing records to ensure degree requirements are met. Informing students of their progress in regards to course objectives and advising on academic, career and technical pathways post-graduation. Also collaborate with professionals in other fields in arranging guest speakers, internships and apprenticeships through the implementation of a workforce readiness initiative. Accomplishments: Improved student’s abilities to set and achieve measurable goals. Ensured advocacy needs of students were met by reorganizing issues and researching/providing appropriate solutions (needs assessment, case management, and risk prevention/reduction). Assisted students with becoming gainfully employed through workforce readiness initiatives and activities including mock job interviews. Provided quality career guidance by collaborating effectively with a team of Advisors, Deans, Academic Officers, and front-line staff in a busy student services environment. Show less

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  Herzing University

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Adjunct Instructor

  Courses:PD090-Professional DevelopmentPD121-Professional Development I BU106-Introduction to Management EC121-Principles of MacroeconomicsBU345-Project Management

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  Divine Ministry of Hope

  Jan 2021 - now

  Ordained Minister, Certified Spiritual Life & Relationship Coach

  Divine Ministry of Hope is committed to empowering individuals and families to uncover and fulfill their divinely intended purpose through transformative spiritual development and support in navigating life's challenges.Established by LaRita Francois, an Ordained Minister, Entrepreneur, Spiritual Life and Relationship Coach, and Online Pastor, her mission is to offer valuable resources that assist individuals in recognizing and enhancing their spiritual awareness, deepening their relationship with God, and fostering personal growth.Having endured a challenging childhood, LaRita views these experiences as instrumental in shaping her into the woman of God she is today. She is dedicated to educating and empowering individuals to achieve their boundless potential. Show less

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  LaRita Francois Consulting

  Jun 2023 - now

  Training And Development Consultant

  As a consultant specializing in training and development, I engage in activities that contribute to the advancement of the organization. This includes conducting Needs Assessments, designing programs, implementing initiatives, evaluating outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, facilitating stakeholder communication, and maintaining records.