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Tasha Smith
QAQC Manager, State of Louisiana- Division of Administration
Location: Baton Rouge, LA United States
Joined: Jun 13th, 2009

About (request update)

My Interview Question

Do you follow where the path leads you, or do you go where there was no path and leave a trail?

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To become a corporate international attorney

Education (request update)

Southern University and A&M College class of 2003

Undergrad Major: Political Science

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Southern University Law Center class of

Grad Major:

High School: Bay Springs High School in , class of 1999

Experience

I currently work with State of Louisiana- Division of Administration as QAQC Manager
I have 5 years of experience working in the Government and Policy industry.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Compliance Manager | State of Louisiana- Division of Administration- Office of Community Development
From October 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Collect, analyze and report QA/QC data for distribution to senior management. Review mitigation project folders and audit payment packages prepared by analysts.

Compliance Audit Consultant- Team Lead | Deltha Corporation
From May 2007 to July 2008 • 1 year(s)
Managed staff of 8-10 people and implemented QA/QC program requirements. Conducted formal and informal audits of key program processes and procedures.

Management Analyst | Quadel Housing Service, Inc
From January 2007 to May 2007 • 0 year(s)
Investigated, analyzed, and resolved application questions and problems. Implemented and managed training for staff on policy and procedures.

Compliance Audit Team Lead Pre-Closing Department | Quadel Housing Service, Inc
From January 2007 to May 2007 • 0 year(s)
Supervised staff of 3-25+ people for special project and ensured compliance with Road Home Program regulations. Prepared extensive compliance reports using Excel.

Housing Advisor | ICF International
From August 2006 to January 2007 • 1 year(s)
Assisted homeowners with completing applications and performed face-to-face interviews. Advised homeowners of various options available under the program.

Pre-Closing Advisor | ICF International
From August 2006 to January 2007 • 1 year(s)
Created and implemented Quality Control/Quality Assurance review policy for Pre-Closing department. Performed internal audits on files transmitted to First American Title Company.

Administrative Assistant | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
From February 2006 to May 2006 • 0 year(s)
Generated and maintained Excel spreadsheet of rotation schedules and managed Access database for project worksheets. Provided database queries for Educational Facilities Team.

Lead Administrative Assistant | Express Personnel Services
From October 2005 to February 2006 • 1 year(s)
Assisted Community Disaster Loan Program with funding to hurricane devastated areas. Managed comprehensive Excel workbooks providing loan status information to senior staff.

Substitute Teacher | East Baton Rouge Parish School System
From December 2003 to October 2005 • 2 year(s)
Assisted students with assignments and maintained classroom order in teacher's absence. Projected patience and understanding in demanding situations.

Secretary-Receptionist | Southern University and A&M College
From September 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
Handled multi-line phones and prepared reports for departmental meetings. Reserved conference rooms and set up conference calls for University officials.

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