Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Habilitation Specialist
Shema Kolainu- Hear Our Voices
12.2023 - Current
Participated in ongoing professional development training workshops focusing on topics such as person-centered planning, positive behavior support, and trauma-informed care.
Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting habilitation plans as needed to ensure continuous growth and development.
Developed strong relationships with community partners, advocating on behalf of clients to access appropriate services that met their unique needs.
Enhanced client independence by developing personalized habilitation plans and setting achievable goals.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant laws, regulations, policies, grant requirements related to the field of community habilitation services delivery.
Employment Training Specialist
Young Adult Institute- YAI
12.2022 - 05.2023
Oversaw use, scheduling and operation of on-site training center and resources.
Gathered feedback on training success and made recommendations to improve training.
Tracked and reported on training requirements, completion and status.
Coordinated training events with internal and external trainers.
Direct Support Professional
Epic Long Island
09.2021 - 11.2022
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
Helped diagnose patients and deliver treatments with medication administration and specimen collection.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Suffolk
06.2020 - 11.2020
Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Sales Manager
Bedessee Imports
08.2019 - 11.2019
Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior.
Monitored metrics and marketing investments to assess performance and implement continuous improvements.
Telemarketer
Bedessee Imports
07.2019 - 08.2019
Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.
Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
Attained $50,000 in sales targets on monthly basis.
Provided information about available products and services including membership details and purchase advantages.
Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic and payment information in system.
Established excellent sales ability and strong interpersonal skills with confident and persuasive approach.
Set up appointments with interested customers according to schedule availability.
Merchandise Distributor
Bedessee Imports
05.2019 - 07.2019
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Minimized packaging time by designing streamlined organization system for food items in warehouse.
Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality service standards.
Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Customer Service Associate
Banana Republic
06.2018 - 12.2018
Conferred with customers about concerns with products or services to resolve problems and drive sales.
Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
Energized and motivated in performing sales floor activities including merchandising and selling.
Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders and pricing needs.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Childcare Center Of New York
06.2017 - 09.2017
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School of Economics & Finance
New York, NY
05.2019
Skills
Time management
Managing routines
Order management
New business development
Sales operation
Goals and performance
Verbal and written communication
Creative questioning
Documentation and reporting
Professional demeanor
Problem-solving skills
Care plan assessment
Patient Assessments
First Aid and Safety
Behavioral Management
Medication Administration
Certification
High School Diploma: Economics & Financing.
International Pentecostal Worship & Gospel Fellowship School Of Ministry prescribed one year course(Certificate).
Nutrition & Health Course Completion(Cornell University)
NY.
Approved Medication Assistive Personnel
CPR CERTIFIED
Tau Sigma National Honor Society Member
Timeline
Community Habilitation Specialist
Shema Kolainu- Hear Our Voices
12.2023 - Current
Employment Training Specialist
Young Adult Institute- YAI
12.2022 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
Epic Long Island
09.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Suffolk
06.2020 - 11.2020
Sales Manager
Bedessee Imports
08.2019 - 11.2019
Telemarketer
Bedessee Imports
07.2019 - 08.2019
Merchandise Distributor
Bedessee Imports
05.2019 - 07.2019
Customer Service Associate
Banana Republic
06.2018 - 12.2018
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Childcare Center Of New York
06.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
High School of Economics & Finance
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