Lakissa Parker
Program Director (Talent Development, HR & Workforce Operations Focus) @ Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (AEDD)
About
Program Director with over 10 years of experience leading programs that serve children, transition-age youth, and adults across education, early intervention/day treatment, workforce readiness, and community-based services. I specialize in building inclusive, compliant, and high-quality programs that support learning, development, independence, and long-term outcomes. My background includes supervising multidisciplinary teams, aligning services with state and federal requirements, strengthening instructional and service quality, and partnering with families, schools, and community agencies. I bring 10+ years of experience supporting onboarding, learning coordination, workforce systems, and performance support in mission-driven environments. Known for building practical, accessible learning processes, partnering with supervisors, and using data to strengthen staff development, consistency, and retention. bring extensive experience supporting individuals with disabilities, diverse learning needs, and varied life pathways. My work is grounded in collaboration, data-informed improvement, and creating environments where both children and adults can thrive.
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United States
Education Management
Onboarding, Workforce Development, Staff Development, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Certified Workforce Development Professional
Experience

Program Director (Talent Development, HR & Workforce Operations Focus)
North Little Rock, AR
• Led talent development support functions by coordinating staff onboarding, orientation materials, and role documentation across multidisciplinary teams. • Partnered with leadership to identify workforce development needs, staffing patterns, and performance gaps affecting service delivery. • Served as a primary point of contact for HRIS and workforce data systems, ensuring accurate employee records, credentialing documentation, and audit readiness. • Maintained strong people-data governance practices, including confidentiality, documentation accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Supported performance review cycles by assisting supervisors with documentation standards, goal tracking, and corrective action records. • Produced and validated workforce reports, including attendance trends and staffing metrics, to inform planning and compliance monitoring. • Coordinated background check documentation and staff credentialing records in compliance with organizational standards. • Collaborated cross-functionally with HR, finance, and program leadership to support audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Delivered high-level internal customer service by responding to employee inquiries related to onboarding, documentation, and workforce processes.

Site Administrator (Onboarding & Workforce Development Support)
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
• Provided site-level leadership for an early intervention day treatment program serving young children with developmental and behavioral needs. • Supported workforce coordination, onboarding, and training for multidisciplinary clinical and educational teams. • Monitored staff performance indicators, documentation quality, and operational metrics to ensure compliance and service effectiveness. • Collaborated with program leadership to implement workflow redesign and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Served as liaison between staff, leadership, families, and external partners to support coordinated care and communication • Coordinated new-hire onboarding documentation, personnel files, and compliance records to ensure consistent and welcoming employee experience. • Maintained timekeeping, staffing, and attendance records used to support workforce planning and payroll accuracy. • Assisted leadership with internal audits, staff record verification, and compliance documentation reviews. • Ensured confidentiality, data integrity, and adherence to nonprofit and regulatory standards.

Career Development Instructor/Adult Education Coach
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
• Designed and delivered adult workforce readiness and career development instruction focused on employability skills, professional standards, and career pathways. • Provided individualized coaching in resume development, interviewing, goal setting, and job placement readiness. • Tracked participation and employment-related outcomes in alignment with program reporting requirements. • Collaborated with instructional staff and community partners to support adult learner retention and success. • Facilitated adult learning sessions focused on workforce readiness, professional skill development, and career preparation. • Adapted instruction methods to meet diverse learning styles and accessibility needs. • Supported learners in identifying professional development goals and skill-building pathways
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