Candella Smith
Danville
Summary
Administrative specialist with expertise in crisis management and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring efficient operations in high-pressure settings. Proven ability in record-keeping and meeting facilitation, enhancing decision-making processes.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Specialist Senior
State of Kentucky - Department of Corrections
Frankfort
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for departmental staff.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate information and departmental processes.
- Gathered all information for weekly Board meetings and used the information to build the docket for the meeting.
- Sat in weekly Board meetings and took minutes.
- Processed work from weekly meetings and prepared minutes for approval.
- Facilitated parole hearings and entered decisions made by the Board.
Preschool teacher
Kidzway Learning Center
Frankfort
10.2015 - 02.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that fostered creativity and exploration.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and behavioral needs.
- Supervised classroom activities ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to monitor children's progress and developmental milestones.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
Stanford
01.1997 - 10.2015
- Established daily schedules and routines for children's activities and learning.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in daycare operations.
- Developed engaging curriculum tailored to children's developmental needs and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daycare policies.
- Coordinated special events and activities to enhance children's social skills.
- Oversaw financial management including budgeting and expense tracking for sustainability.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted emotional and social growth among children.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
Legal Secretary
Kirk A. Correll, Attorney
Stanford
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for client cases.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for attorney review.
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments for court appearances and meetings.
- Drafted billing statements and tracked client payments efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and deadlines in all documentation processes.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents using Microsoft Word.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
- Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients.
- Received and disbursed incoming mail.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Greeted visitors to the office in a professional manner while providing support to attorneys as needed.
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
- Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
Police Telecommunicator
Kentucky State Police
Frankfort
01.1988 - 09.1991
- Operated communication systems to receive and dispatch emergency calls.
- Coordinated responses between law enforcement, fire, and medical services.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming calls and incidents.
- Provided real-time information to officers in the field during emergencies.
- Communicated clearly with distressed callers to gather essential information.
- Maintained records of activities, including incident reports, criminal history checks, and other pertinent data.
- Provided assistance to officers in field by gathering information, relaying messages, and dispatching units as needed.
- Initiated contact with outside agencies when additional resources were required.
- Assessed emergency situations via telephone interviews with callers to determine necessary response level.
- Answered emergency and non-emergency calls, determining the nature of the call and responding appropriately.
- Operated various types of communications equipment such as radios, telephones, computers, pagers efficiently and effectively.
- Dispatched police, fire and EMS units to respond to emergent situations with established procedures.
- Maintained contact with units on assignment to deliver further assistance and support when needed.
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2020
Skills
- Record management and data entry
- Meeting coordination and scheduling
- Legal document preparation
- Customer service excellence
- Crisis management
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-agency collaboration
Timeline
Administrative Specialist Senior
State of Kentucky - Department of Corrections
02.2022 - Current
Preschool teacher
Kidzway Learning Center
10.2015 - 02.2022
Legal Secretary
Kirk A. Correll, Attorney
03.2011 - 10.2011
Owner/Operator
Self-employeed
01.1997 - 10.2015
Police Telecommunicator
Kentucky State Police
01.1988 - 09.1991
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Eastern Kentucky University