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Amber Grayer

North Charleston,SC

Summary

Organized professional with over 8 years of experience in supporting at risk youth and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Expert in communication, coaching Social-Emotional skills, with extensive knowledge of pro-active and reactive behavior methods. Proven leader ready to make hard decisions and assist companies and organizations to long-term success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Coach and Coordinator

Wings for Kids
08.2019 - Current


  • Established rapport with stakeholders.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment conducive to growth and development.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, identifying strengths and opportunities for growth.
  • Facilitated group sessions focused on skill-building exercises, promoting collaboration among participants.
  • Conducting routine staff training
  • Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and coaching techniques for seamless integration into the team dynamics.
  • Nurtured a culture of accountability among staff by setting clear expectations regarding commitment levels required for success.
  • Adhering to grant requirements and enforcing policies and procedures

Family Teacher

Carolina Youth Development Center
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Nurtured a culture of accountability among clients by setting clear expectations regarding commitment levels required for success.
  • Developed customized action plans for clients, addressing specific challenges and facilitating goal achievement.
  • Navigated complex client situations with empathy and professionalism while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Direct Support Professional

Disabilities Board of Charleston County
07.2016 - 01.2023
  • Assisting individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities with everyday living tasks
  • Administering medications
  • Transporting
  • Creating fun activities
  • Cooking diet restricted meals.

After School Counselor

Kaleidoscope
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Organized fun and educational activities to enhance students'' creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Provided homework assistance to students, reinforcing concepts learned during the school day.
  • Managed a safe and inclusive environment, promoting respect and understanding among diverse groups of students.

Bookkeeper

Southeastern Grocers
10.2014 - 01.2017
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC
12.2025

Diploma -

Military Magnet Academy
North Charleston, SC
05.2012

Skills

  • Creating fun and engaging activities for children ages 5-12
  • Managing a budget for a non-profit organization
  • Overseeing the well-being of 50 to 100 kids
  • Producing and coordinating events such as graduations, community gatherings, etc
  • Excel
  • Powerpoint
  • Google sheets
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word
  • Bookkeeping
  • Task Delegation
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Feedback Delivery
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clear Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making

Certification

CPR/AED/First Aid- National CPR Foundation- 2 years

  • (Adult/Child/Infant/Choking) AED/ Injury and Universal Precautions-July 24

Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse in South Carolina- 1 year

  • Mandated Reporter Training - July 2024

Timeline

Family Teacher

Carolina Youth Development Center
01.2022 - 02.2023

Program Coach and Coordinator

Wings for Kids
08.2019 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Disabilities Board of Charleston County
07.2016 - 01.2023

After School Counselor

Kaleidoscope
08.2015 - 06.2017

Bookkeeper

Southeastern Grocers
10.2014 - 01.2017

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Trident Technical College

Diploma -

Military Magnet Academy

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