Amelia Gibson
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed, both adults and children.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Frances Willard Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Elementary School Counselor providing classroom lessons for K-6, individual counseling and group guidance to help students cope effectively with personal, social, academic, career, and family concerns
- Collaborating with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies advocating for the needs of students to create an equitable educational environment.
- Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
- Developed comprehensive guidance programs for diverse student populations, fostering positive school environments.
Administrative Assistant
Kansas City Public Schools (MO)
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for answering and directing phone calls, organizing and schedules appointments, plans meetings and take detailed minutes
- Duties also included writing and distributing email correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports and developing and maintaining a filing system
- Updated and maintained office policies and procedures
- Ordered office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Booked travel arrangements
- Acted as the point of contact for internal and external clients
- And liaised with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
Director of Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Manages multi-level Club teams to ensure high quality, culturally responsive activities and programs are being offered in accordance with the overall organizational strategies and goals identified for BGCCI
- Responsible for hiring, developing and retaining employees; provide leadership and mentorship to full and part-time staff at multiple locations, and responsible for executing high level administrative duties
- Accountable for day-to-day program operations and staffing, representing and implementing the vision and strategic direction of the organization within local Club sites and communities, and fiscal management of Club budgets to achieve organizational financial goals
- Works closely with the Chief Operations Officer of Safety & Facilities to monitor our shared-use agreements, identify capital expense needs, maintain a safety-first culture within the pathway Club site locations, and manage incident reporting
- Charged with developing and strengthening relationships with Club families, Club site communities, community organizations, civic and business leaders.
Unit Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Directed and managed overall daily operations of designated Club site with the primary concern for administration of programs and services, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations, membership development and program outcomes.
- Enhanced youth program quality by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health And School Counseling Emphasis
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education All Social Studies
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05.2011
Skills
- Youth Development
- Program Development
- Office Administration
- Project Management
- Community Outreach
- Non Profit
- Leadership & Development
- Team Building
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer Committee, Safety Committee; Boys & Girls Clubs of Cental Iowa, Des Moines, IA
- League Coordinator; Jordan Park Volleyball League, West Des Moines, IA
- Coach; Central City Soccer, Des Moines, IA
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Frances Willard Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Kansas City Public Schools (MO)
11.2020 - 07.2022
Director of Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
02.2019 - 08.2020
Unit Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
09.2015 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Mental Health And School Counseling Emphasis
University of Missouri Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education All Social Studies
Drake University
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