Della Lawson
Coordinator, Office of the President @Forsyth Technical Community College
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WORK HISTORY
Coordinator, Office of the President @Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Highly organized and detail-oriented Communications & Support Specialist with proven ability to anticipate, take initiative, and adapt to changing environments. Possessing excellent writing and organizational skills, providing diplomatic, flexible, and dynamic support.• Serve as a key member of a diverse team, supporting the Office of the President with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.• Provide highly complex administrative support to the President, Board of Trustees, C-Suite Executives, Chief Officers and Executive Director of Governance & Advancement.• Provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude and effectively manage multiple priorities and projects.• Manage special projects and coordinate programs, events, meetings, and conferences.• Collaborate with the Director of College Relations, Marketing & Communications to support presidential and college-wide communication efforts.• Plan logistics for board meetings, preparing agendas, attending meetings and transcribing minutes for Board of Trustees meetings and committee meetings using BoardDocs.• Maintain college policies and procedures on the Policies and Procedures Wiki site.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge across the college and demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in the college\'s work.• Developed and organized ALT Administrative Leadership Team of 30 building capacity, bonds and empowering divisional administrative associates to improve the overall sense of belonging and enhanced support of one college model.• 2023 NISOD Excellence Award recipient, National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development recognizing and honoring extraordinary faculty, administrators, and staff whose service to their students, colleagues, and community deserves special recognition.• WIG Wildly Important Goal Award - Overall Highly Engaged and Impactful 2023• Served as Interim Executive Administrative Assistant to the President, January 2023-July 2023.
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ABOUT DELLA LAWSON
Executive-level administrative professional with a solid background in strategic planning, project management, and effective communications. Results-driven individual, works well under pressure and strives to navigate winning solutions. Passionate about the challenges in which to demonstrate skills, creativity, experiences, and commitment to excellence in customer service.Professional experience include-Communications and Support Specialist, Office of the President, Student Success and Strategic Innovation at Forsyth Technical Community College-Administrative Associate to Vice President, Forsyth Tech Student Success Services Division including Enrollment Services, Admissions, Records, Student Care, Student Financial Services, Student Success Center, Student Life & Engagement, Minority Male Success Initiative, Veteran Services, TRiOs First Generation Students, Shugart Women’s Center, Counseling Services and Forsyth Tech Cares at Forsyth Technical Community College-Staff Assistant for Economic & Workforce Development Division; Business & Industry Services, Corporate Training, NC Works Customized Training and the Small Business Center at Forsyth Tech @ Innovation Quarter-Administrative Assistant to the High School Superintendent for 18 High Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System-Lighting Design Consultant, Butler Lighting, areas largest lighting showroom: residential and commercial project coordinator-Interior Design Assistant, Design Works of Southwest Florida: National award-winning interior design firm, assisted with Residential and Commercial projects including Country Clubs, Golf Pro Shops, Fitness Centers, Community Centers, and Restaurants -Corporate Assistant Buyer, Coplan’s, women’s high end clothing boutiques, 6 locations-Retail Management, Macy\'s Area Sales Manager for men\'s and women\'s departments, 4 locations
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