Front Line Supervisor Program Scholars

Tawana Reed

Title: Administrative Coordinator
Department: Duke Speech Pathology and Audiology
Entity: University
Class Year: 2022

Bio:
With over 13 years of experience in Administrative positions and a track record of strong performance in high-pressure, high-volume environments, Tawana skillfully and efficiently manages the Administrative office and staff, delivers provider support, and assists with HR relations for the department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Duke. As an Administrative Coordinator, she manages a team of four Administrative professionals whose primary goal is the success of the department.

Tawana ensures the smooth operation of the Administrative office with her impeccable organizational skills, excellent interpersonal relationships, robust problem solving skills and analytical skills. With experience in Duke HR and Payroll systems, Duke@work, SAP, MaestroCare and API, Tawana brings a wealth of knowledge and support for both Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. She has also completed courses such as Guide to Managing at Duke, the Front Line Supervisor Program and Keys to Supervisory Success to aid in her support for the department and her direct reports.

When she's not tackling the day to day Office operations for Speech Pathology and Audiology or meeting with her team to discuss how to improve processes, Tawana is connecting homebuyers with their dream homes. As a part time REALTOR, she is dedicated to understanding her clients wants and needs and working diligently to meet those goals during the home buying process.