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AKIA M. JONES

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Certified Comptia Security + Goal-oriented IT professional with significant success in planning, analyzing and implementing of security plans and initiatives. Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Realtor PA and NJ

Homesmart Realty Advisors
01.2022 - Current
  • Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
  • Developed networks with appraisers, title companies, lenders, and home inspectors to facilitate real estate transactions.
  • Accompanied buyers to their property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions from start to finish using specialized software programs such as zipforms, MLS and Real Smart agent
  • Answered inquiries from potential buyers regarding features of property listings.
  • Assisted clients in obtaining financing options such as mortgages or loans.
  • Prepared documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
  • Researched local zoning regulations and deed restrictions prior to listing a property.
  • Hosted property tours and open houses to generate property interest and network with potential selles and buyers
  • Member of Tri-County Suburban Realtors
  • Hosted First time home buyer workshops providing information to clients about credit worthiness, Loan Requirements for FHA, Conventional, VA and grant funding.

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  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to understand their requirements for commercial real estate in West and Germantown sections of Philadelphia

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  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.

Behavioral Health Clinician

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
08.2015 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Team Charge and Behavioral Health Leadership at Chop
  • Primary responsibilities include the provision of safe and therapeutic interventions, coping strategies, crisis intervention and daily living activities during stay at hospital
  • Attended team meetings, participated in improvement projects and communicate with patient family members regarding safety awareness and quality care during hospital stay as well.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to address client needs.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques when needed to de-escalate situations quickly and safely.
  • Attended continuing education and trainings relevant to the field of Certified Prevention Interventions
  • Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
  • Documented observation of patient behaviors and performance on daily progress note using hospital software; Epic and Outlook

Realtor

Realty Topia LLC
Bensalem, PA
05.2018 - 11.2022
  • Generated leads through networking activities, cold calling prospects, referrals.
  • Provided guidance and support throughout the entire purchasing process from initial search through closing.
  • Represented buyers and sellers in major real estate transactions.
  • Reviewed inspection reports prior to closing ensuring that all necessary repairs were completed.
  • Assisted in the preparation and developed First time home buyer workshops and mixers
  • Experience in multi family Urban development housing

Real Estate Investor Assistant

JN Realty Corp
Phila, PA
04.2018 - 11.2021
  • Analyzed local market trends and conditions to identify potential opportunities for clients.
  • Negotiated purchase agreements, lease contracts and other related documents.
  • Acquired knowledge in the Philadelphia area by levering National Sheriff Sale databases. Keeping investors abrest of debt to loan ratios, market strategies, fair market value of properties for high end, commercial, residential and low income multi-unit housing.

Therapeutic Staff Support/Mental Health Worker

Silver Springs, Martin Luther School
Philadelphia, PA
04.2013 - 10.2016
  • Spin (Special People in the Northeast)
  • Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
  • Conducted weekly home visits to assess the safety of each patient's living environment.
  • Encouraged clients to set personal goals related to their mental health recovery process.
  • Utilized evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate.

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Special People In The Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
02.2014 - 07.2015
  • Provided emotional support and guidance with mental health issues to school aged children throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
  • Conducted home and school visits to assess family situations and recommend appropriate interventions.

Substitute Teacher

Charter School Sub Network
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Provide one-to-one therapeutic counseling to youth in community based program and residential treatment as well
  • Serviced children with severe behavioral emotional and trauma infused backgrounds
  • Responsible for assisting facility with individual progress notes and critical incident reports
  • Provide protective and recovery focused encouragement with youth who appear to be experiencing mental health issues
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.

Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Northwest Human Services
Philadelphia, PA
05.2009 - 11.2013
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and services provided.
  • Monitored client progress towards therapeutic goals through regular follow-up sessions.

After School Teacher

Scholarships in Progress
Philadelphia, PA
11.2012 - 04.2013
  • Scholarship in Progress
  • Coordinate and prepare weekly teaching lessons to first grader's at Ethan Allen Elementary school after school
  • Program alongside co-teacher, subjects include math, reading and early childhood social development
  • Provide homework help and tutoring in between the hours of 3pm to 6pm; Mon-Thurs
  • Home Depot (sales)
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students.
  • Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
  • Created individual learning plans for students with special needs.

Cashier Team Lead

Home Depot
Philadelphia, PA
10.2009 - 02.2011
  • Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies at store 4109.
  • Provided refunds to customers in accordance with store policies.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.

Education

Security + -

Comptia
12-2024

B.A Communications -

Temple University
01.2009

Skills

  • Networking and Prospecting
  • Emergency Response
  • Documentation skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Critical Thinker
  • IoT security
  • Cyber threat analysis
  • Access control
  • Public key infrastructure
  • Biometric security
  • Security analysis
  • Phishing detection
  • Log analysis
  • SIEM management
  • Encryption algorithms
  • Data loss prevention
  • Endpoint security
  • Encryption techniques

Affiliations

OBJECTIVE: Talented and accomplished young professional wishing to pursue a challenging position to utilize my acquired skills. I would like the opportunity to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment that will have advancement opportunities

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ - Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Timeline

Licensed Realtor PA and NJ

Homesmart Realty Advisors
01.2022 - Current

Realtor

Realty Topia LLC
05.2018 - 11.2022

Real Estate Investor Assistant

JN Realty Corp
04.2018 - 11.2021

Behavioral Health Clinician

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
08.2015 - Current

Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Special People In The Northeast
02.2014 - 07.2015

Substitute Teacher

Charter School Sub Network
01.2014 - 07.2014

Therapeutic Staff Support/Mental Health Worker

Silver Springs, Martin Luther School
04.2013 - 10.2016

After School Teacher

Scholarships in Progress
11.2012 - 04.2013

Cashier Team Lead

Home Depot
10.2009 - 02.2011

Behavioral Health Therapeutic Support Staff Member

Northwest Human Services
05.2009 - 11.2013

B.A Communications -

Temple University

Security + -

Comptia
AKIA M. JONES