Lawanda Farrow

Lawanda Farrow, MS Profile Results-driven, highly motivated Scrum-certified professional with a reputation for continually providing effective leadership and exceptional project performance. Resourceful team player, who promotes company success by providing the highest level of service, quality, and innovation. Professional Skills Leadership ● ● ● ● ● Direct and manage diverse teams of up to 8 as Instructional Team Lead and SME Team Lead; including project delegation and providing individualized feedback/evaluation to ensure exceptional long term program success Drive educational reform by advocating for equitable, world class instruction while serving as trusted advisor to leadership and staff trainer as agency-wide Subject Matter Expert and DEI Specialist Recruited to design and execute high impact training events for 120+ professionals on state of Georgia's "Race to the Top" initiative, ensuring strong adoption to current compliance standards to promote program efficiency Interviewed, hired, and onboarded team of 20 staff members, provided coaching, and completed performance evaluations as Program Director Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity Project Management ● ● ● ● Maintains all aspects of a project throughout its lifecycle from concept to delivery, including identifying risks and possible roadblocks, as well as ongoing maintenance and enhancements, including planning, coordinating, marketing, and executing content development, resources, and assessment for academic programs Establish project direction and road maps, informed by customer and business needs, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to drive alignment Resolve project issues, mitigate risks, and manage scope change requests to ensure project deliverables meet timeline goals Encourage adaptability informed by emerging solutions, industry trends, and changing client needs Details Lilburn, GA United States-- Links LinkedIn Expertise Inclusive Leadership Project Management Team-Focused Collaboration Emotional Intelligence Excellent Communication Skills Tech Enhancements Proactive Problem-Solver Hybrid Competent Growth Mindset Focused | Strategic | Patient Detail-Oriented | Adaptable Digital Marketing | Tech Enhancement ● ● ● ● Drive tech integration to promote KPI outcomes and business efficiency; including designing and implementing processes and procedures to streamline workflow Analyze and interpret data, then create clear, effective plans, reports, and communications for diverse audiences to promote brand advancement Anticipate user experience and revise projects as needed to decrease customer friction Foster meaningful connections and encourage community by generating, editing, publishing, and sharing meaningful content (original text, images, video) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ● ● ● Promote and encourage inclusivity by honoring clients' diverse backgrounds and needs Identify forms of bias and implement measures to remain neutral Demonstrate commitment to fostering and maintaining an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging Collaboration ● ● ● ● Establish, manage, and maintain partnerships cross-departmentally and with SMEs, researchers, and other external stakeholders Heavily contributed to special interest team project that resulted in 40% increase of outcome achievement Coach departmental leaders in order to support organization's vision, mission and overall objectives Provide ongoing communication to leadership and key stakeholders regarding goals, resources, and evidence-based results Tech Proficiencies Articulate 360 Slack | Mailchimp Windows 7/10 MS Office | Google Suite Interpersonal and Communication ● ● ● Listen and communicate effectively with diverse populations Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders by communication Brings an energetic and enthusiastic attitude encouraging open Organization ● ● ● ● Manage schedules and respond to shifting priorities across and within projects to maximize business impact Understand and document complex functionality in sufficient detail to enable successful project development and completion Collect and analyze data on organization's needs and strategize plans for achieving goals Acutely attend to details and adhere to deadlines Achievements ● ● ● Established mentor program to expose and encourage underrepresented youth to pursue higher education, benefited 50+ participants Dedicated 25+ volunteer hours to supporting our Veterans - proud Army Wife! Recognized by leadership county-wide and key stakeholders for outstanding performance, positive disposition, and exceptional work ethic Education MS, Curriculum & Instruction, Ashford University, Tucson, AZ BS, Education, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL Certifications Certified Scrum Master | 2022, Scrum Alliance, Inc. Project Management Professional Certification | In Progress, Simplilearn Employment History Team Lead Educator, Special Projects & Programs, Gwinnett CPS, Lilburn, GA 2017 — PRESEN T Team Lead Educator, Dekalb County Schools, Lithonia, GA 2008 — 2017