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Annie Amelia Aiken

Bristol,TN

Summary

Build Empowering Relationships to Produce Positive Outcomes

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-ETS Instructor and Job Coach

The Access Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to high school students with disabilities.
  • Facilitate interactive lessons in self-discovery, career exploration, communication skills, self-advocacy, job-searching, interviewing skills, independent living, and post-secondary decisions in order to help students identify and use their individual strengths and experiences to find successful, and satisfying employment after high school.
  • Facilitate job development and personalized coaching services for students across a variety of worksites.
  • Assist Executive Director with program coordination and administrative support.





Service Coordinator

Gene B. Glick Company
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Link residents with supportive services and resources to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency, and increase individual and community well-being
  • Provide case management, referral services, and evaluate health, social, and psychological needs
  • Educate and advocate
  • Partner with agencies and service providers in the community to address resident needs
  • Develop and implement on-site resident activities and events

GED Instructor

Savannah Technical College
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated a collaborative and safe learning environment to support diverse, adult learners’ goals
  • Designed creative and engaging lesson plans to accommodate a variety of learning styles
  • Maintained student confidentiality and complied with state and federal regulations

Neighborhood Services Coordinator

Housing Authority of Savannah
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Created and maintained long-term relationships with resident leaders and community partners to successfully implement ideas and initiatives
  • Developed, facilitated, and/or coordinated volunteers for community-specific programming based on resident interests and needs
  • Created digital and print marketing materials
  • Served in additional roles as requested; including Assistant to Executive Director and Development Director

Resident Services Coordinator

Integral Property Management
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Interfaced with residents daily to determine individual and community needs and how to best address them
  • Ensured company policies and resident confidentiality was upheld to the highest standard
  • Planned and directed educational workshops and social events for 300+ residents at Ashley Midtown Apartment Community and The Veranda at Midtown
  • Created and facilitated an enriching after school program for youth

Freelance Visual Artist
06.2009 - 04.2011
  • Cast and coordinated extras, acquired and staged props, and styled clothing and accessories for films, music videos, commercials, photo shoots, and other visual media productions

Teacher & Paraprofessional

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Assisted a team of educators at West Chatham Elementary to differentiate instruction and remediate students in the Early Intervention Program
  • Assisted lead teachers and staff at Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy to serve students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders

Patient Services Manager

ARAMARK Healthcare Management Services
07.2005 - 06.2006
  • Collaborated with ARAMARK management, hospital administration, and Food and Nutritional Services staff to increase patient satisfaction at Cape Fear Valley Hospital
  • Implemented departmental initiatives including the development of a training program, marketing and educational materials, as well as the organization and oversight of daily operations
  • Scheduled and directed a staff of 45 food service professionals, interviewed and hired new team members, met and exceeded sanitation goals, and trained a new manager to assume the position

Housing Project Coordinator

Richland County Community Development
08.2003 - 10.2004
  • Assisted Program Manager with the implementation of three new, federally funded housing programs: Homeowner Rehabilitation, Rental (Property) Rehabilitation, and Emergency Repair
  • Fostered partnerships with local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to organize the 2004 Richland County Homebuyer Education Fair
  • Balanced responsibilities in all phases of the programs
  • Activities included organizing meetings and community events, ensuring day-to-day compliance with federal regulations, maintaining regular contact with clients and contractors, updating databases, and drafting forms and correspondence

Education

Master of Education - Adult Education & Community Leadership

Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
12-2012

Master of Arts - Anthropology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05-2003

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Interpersonal relationship building

Timeline

Pre-ETS Instructor and Job Coach

The Access Academy
08.2023 - Current

Service Coordinator

Gene B. Glick Company
03.2019 - 10.2020

GED Instructor

Savannah Technical College
08.2017 - 05.2019

Neighborhood Services Coordinator

Housing Authority of Savannah
06.2013 - 06.2017

Resident Services Coordinator

Integral Property Management
04.2011 - 12.2011

Freelance Visual Artist
06.2009 - 04.2011

Teacher & Paraprofessional

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2007 - 06.2009

Patient Services Manager

ARAMARK Healthcare Management Services
07.2005 - 06.2006

Housing Project Coordinator

Richland County Community Development
08.2003 - 10.2004

Master of Education - Adult Education & Community Leadership

Armstrong State University

Master of Arts - Anthropology

University of South Carolina

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