Sonia Elizabeth Reece has over 6 years of experience in child development and training, including designing curricula and delivering training materials. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child and Family Development from Stephen F. Austin State University. Currently, she works as a Training Specialist at The Children's Shelter, where she develops and delivers training programs to ensure materials meet industry standards. Previously, she has held positions as an Office Manager, Store Manager, and Presentation Designer.

1. Sonia Elizabeth Reece
10707 IH 10 West Apt 1328  San Antonio, TX 78230  sereece3130@gmail.com  (979)277-2772
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CAREER SUMMARY: Experienced child development training specialist with six years
management experience. Researched and developed curricula covering all areas of
child development meeting current state standards. Effectively communicate ideas in
both written and verbal communication in order to maintain professionalism and integrity
at the workplace. Developed and implemented strategies as a manager which reduced
turnover, increased revenue, and effectively maintained confidential files of clients and
income sources.
EDUCATION:
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches Texas May 2008
Bachelors of Psychology, Minor in Child and Family Development
 Presented research paper at a Clinical Conference after collecting data and compiling statistics.
 Developed a new course cluster as part of an independent study for the Psychology department.
 Sigma Phi Lambda Sisters for the Lord, President two years, Chair one semester, alumni
representative four years.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Children’s Shelter a Family of Services San Antonio Texas December 2013 to Present
Training Specialist 1
 Full time employment, hours at work 7:30am-7:00pm Monday-Saturday. Hours range from 40-70
work hours per week.
 Certified Instructor for: SAMA, American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid, Child Passenger Safety
 Designed, developed, and delivered training materials and initiatives across all departments and
divisions, to ensure curricula met the current industry standard.
 Built, maintained and managed relationships and partnerships with internal clients in an effort to
gain knowledge of work situations requiring training curriculum development and/or changes in
policies, procedures, regulations, or technologies.
 Assisted in evaluating and prioritizing all development projects, ensuring consistency and
compliance with corporate standards, initiatives and established training mandates.
 Evaluated the company environment and suggested changes to meliorate efficiency, productivity
and employee positive attitude.
 Communicated on a regular basis with management to implement and create effective work
policies, ensured minimum state standards were exceeded in all training material and courses.
 Evaluated effectiveness of training, developed programs and utilized relevant evaluation data to
revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods.
ReAlign by Design Nacogdoches Texas August 2010 to Present
Presentation Designer/Developer
 Part time employment, 10-30 hours of work per week
 Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and
conferred with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
 Researched most cost effective options for production and printing of materials saving the agency
thousands of dollars in publishing and shipping cost.
 Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and
esthetic design concepts.

2. Sonia Elizabeth Reece
10707 IH 10 West Apt 1328  San Antonio, TX 78230  sereece3130@gmail.com  (979)277-2772
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 Prepared, revised and edited content in order to improve readability and comprehension based
upon audience.
 Maintained archive of images, photos, documents, or previous work products.
 Met frequently with artists, layout personnel, and authors to discuss projects and resolve
problems with presentation layout, flow, illustrations as well as maintained publishing deadlines.
Crossover Counseling Nacogdoches Texas May 2010 to December 2013
Office Manager
 Acquired, distributed and maintained office supplies under budget; saved the company thousands
of dollars each year while providing quality materials for use.
 Analyzed internal processes. Made recommendations and implemented procedural and policy
changes to improve operations, such as procedure changes in billing, accounting, filing, payroll
and invoicing clients and contractors. Ensured building repairs were addressed immediately.
 Conducted training sessions to teach procedures to counselors and staff.
 Set goals and deadlines for the counselors as well as office staff to ensure case notes were
submitted in a timely manner to the state and other officials.
 Established and maintained close working relationships with state officials, CASA workers, case
workers at multiple foster/adopt agencies.
 Organized, audited, maintained confidential client files, case notes, and personal information.
 Established agreements with state agencies, local agencies and maintain required minimal
standards stated in contracts.
Bealls Mineola Texas March 2009 to June 2010
Store Manager
 Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to
measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and
program improvement. Maintained a store ranking within the top ten percent of national sales
goals for the company, consistently exceeded sales goals, credit goals and membership goals.
 Performed difficult staffing duties, which included maintain morale during periods of understaffing,
refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
 Directed and coordinated organization's financial and budget activities, increased efficiency in
use of supplies, employee morale and productivity.
 Provided current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working
conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
 Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for staff
members as necessary to improve operations of the store.
 Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties, facilitated training to peers
within the district.