Ashley White
Waynesboro
Summary
Family Services Secretary
Organized professional in administrative support known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in data entry, calendar management, and document preparation, ensuring smooth operational flow. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, contributing to successful team collaboration and project execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Secretary
Waynesboro Public Schools
Waynesboro
07.2023 - Current
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and coordinating school events for staff.
- Responded to emails and phone calls, providing information to parents and students.
- Scheduled meetings and sent invitations specifying time and location.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
- Helped with end-to-end event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
- Researched funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations and community projects.
- Developed and cultivated good relationships with potential and consistent donors to support funding objectives.
Instructional Aide
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro
08.2021 - Current
- Established positive individual relationships with students, helping build confidence and self-esteem.
- Consulted frequently with teacher regarding needs, problems and progress of students.
- Assisted teacher in working with students to complete assignments.
- Facilitated interpersonal problem-solving with students to mitigate conflicts.
- Worked with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing skills.
- Supported safe, organized classroom conducive to productive learning environment.
Stay At Home Mother
Home Base
Waynesboro
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Designed lesson plans by accounting for individual learning styles.
- Organized consistent daily schedule to allocate time toward lessons and breaks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to maintain sanitary and clean conditions.
- Ran errands, such as taking laundry to cleaners and buying groceries.
- Attended community, educational and health events to distribute information about agency programs to other parents.
- Utilized games, toys and books to develop and improve cognitive skills and physical abilities.
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing and changing of linens.
- Read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts and songs.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toilet habits.
Jail Officer
Middle River Regional Jail
Staunton
09.2008 - 10.2017
- Conducted periodic inspections in compliance with fire, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Oversaw facility entrances to proactively prohibit escape or unauthorized entry.
- Maintained records of inmate identification and charges.
- Searched inmates and cells for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items.
- Settled disputes between inmates and collaborated with other officers to defuse escalated conflicts.
- Counted to ensure that each prisoner was present.
- Recorded information, such as prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Drafted daily operational and incident reports detailing inmate rule violations and unusual occurrences.
- Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
- Supervised and coordinated work of other correctional service officers.
- Processed and booked convicted individuals into prison system.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bundle of Joy Learning Center
Henrico
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
- Administered proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences.
- Helped children explore world, improve motor skills and grow vocabulary.
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress.
- Supervised, evaluated and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them and changing diapers.
- Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social and emotional growth.
Education
Graduate Certification - Public Administration
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VACertification - Basic Jail Officer Training
Criminal Justice Training Academy
Weyers Cave, VABachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VirginiaGeneral Studies -
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- Google Apps (Drive, Gmail, Apps)
- Newsletter Creation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Family Engagement
- Community Collaboration
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Administrative Duties
- Community Outreach
- Research
- Communications
Timeline
Family Services Secretary
Waynesboro Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide
Waynesboro City Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Stay At Home Mother
Home Base
10.2017 - 08.2021
Jail Officer
Middle River Regional Jail
09.2008 - 10.2017
Lead Toddler Teacher
Bundle of Joy Learning Center
07.2005 - 08.2008
Graduate Certification - Public Administration
University of Virginia
Certification - Basic Jail Officer Training
Criminal Justice Training Academy
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
General Studies -
Hampton University