JaQuanda Quinney

Experience

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  IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Substitute Teacher
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  L. W. Thomas & Associates

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Legal Secretary
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  The Williams Firm

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Office Manger / Case Assistant
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  The Law Office of L.G. DeRouen and Associates

  May 2011 - Sept 2013

  Legal Assistant Paralegal

  •Drafted and negotiated client contracts•Responsible for researching personal injury and criminal case reviews•Performed and compiled case-related research materials•Generated weekly client data files and ledger reports

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  SFH Consultants

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Community Liaison / Administrative Assistant
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  Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

  Nov 2013 - May 2016

  Administrative Assistant III

  •Handled requests for information and data•Composed/compiled correspondences and pleadings regarding expropriation matters•Maintained payroll preparation and travel reports•Prepared memos and spreadsheets regarding contract attorney/vendor account invoices and payments•Assisted with the review of budget statements and expenditures

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  UT Southwestern Medical Center

  Jun 2016 - Mar 2020

  •Established program goals and objectives and provided evaluations•Analyzed, coordinated, and evaluated program operations and procedures•Assisted with the development and monitoring of annual operating budget•Prepared presentations, supporting documents, research, and other materials•Maintained A/R records; prepared statements and invoices; processed payments•Planned, scheduled, and coordinated inter/intra-departmental meetings/conferences/events•Managed onboarding and provided training for new staff members•Managed department timekeeping•Organized vendor accounts and created purchase orders•Maintained ledgers for various accounts/grant funding, including reviewing expenditures and encumbrances, reconciling accounts, and ensuring appropriate use of funds•Collaborated with faculty/staff to refine existing systems for performance measurement of program goals and objectives within the department Show less •Provided full executive support to medical and research directors•Managed complex calendar scheduling, email including diligent coordination with internal and external contacts•Arranged complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas•Planned and coordinated inter/intra-departmental meetings/conferences/events•Organized vendor accounts and created purchase orders•Completed expense reports; reconciled credit card purchases•Coordinated and managed rotating OnCall schedules Show less

  • Administrative Associate

    Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
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  NAMI Louisiana

  Jun 2021 - now

  •NAMIWalks Manager•NAMI Do-It-Your-Way Fundraiser Manager•Social Media Campaigns & Content Creation•Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aide Instructor•Lead development and execution of Housing Programs and Outreach Program activities.•Balance competing priorities and program goals within the housing, fundraising, and outreach by tracking all progress, actionable items, and milestones, and continuously evaluating program content to ensure alignment with long-term organizational goals.•Develop and implement training procedures for program team members.•Implement and evaluate strategic fundraising and outreach programs in alignment with the organization’s stated mission and vision.•Coordinate, lead, and execute training presentations.•Develop program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.•Organize and coordinate special events. Show less •Adult & Youth Mental Health First Aide Instructor•Provided support to mental health clients seeking housing•Oversaw housing plans for clients to promote the timely transition to permanent housing and appropriate usage of housing subsidies•Assisted clients with navigating the social services system and accessing needed resources•Case management - liaison between clients, IOP programs (social workers), social services, and housing facilities to provide additional resources, including permanent supportive housing•Established and maintained contracts with residential facilities, conducted site visits, ensured the safety of housing and satisfaction of clients residing at the contracted facility, and submitted payments on behalf of clients•Maintained caseload by documenting client visits and evaluating all issues•Created and completed monthly/quarterly invoicing and reports•Networked to provide additional facility resources and raised awareness of NAMI programs•Coordinated with the Executive Director in the planning and execution of special events Show less

  • Program Manager

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Housing Coordinator

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2023