Experienced professional with a solid foundation in direct support and supervision. Adept at collaborating with teams, adapting to evolving requirements, and maintaining a steadfast focus on delivering outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in crafting personalized support plans, overseeing personnel, and cultivating a conducive atmosphere. Recognized for being dependable, possessing excellent communication skills, and excelling in problem-solving tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Volunteers of America Mid-States
10.2019 - Current
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Cengage Learning Inc.
11.2018 - Current
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Maintained organized filing system for financial records, enabling easy access during audits or other review processes.
Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
Developed monthly financial statements for management review, enabling better decision-making based on accurate data.
Facilitated smooth month-end closing procedures by completing all required tasks accurately and ahead of schedule.
Implemented policies to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Maintained up-to-date records of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all financial transactions were accurately recorded.
Conducted detailed financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting efforts.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
and engaged in work.
Registered Financial Representative
Citigroup
11.2000 - 10.2018
Proactively identified and solved complex strategy problems impacting wealth management and business direction.
Researched banking guidelines and statutory requirements to stay updated on new laws and applications.
Executed financial due diligence and created valuation model to establish enterprise value and purchase price.
Worked with management to develop customer service improvement initiatives.
Upheld privacy and security requirements established by all regulatory agencies.
Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
Delivered service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking them for problem resolution.