Helen Avant
Summary
Perceptive [Job Title] passionate about helping others reach personal and professional goals. Highly skilled at networking to build vital relationships with leading area employers. Strategic when placing clients in rewarding jobs based on skills, interests and abilities. Successful at coaching clients on resume writing, interviewing, time management and teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Louisville Day Program Director
Hudspeth Regional Center
05.2019 - Current
- Enhanced program quality by implementing best practices and evidence-based approaches in daily activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering a supportive environment for participants of the day program.
- Increased staff efficiency by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Improved participant satisfaction through effective communication and timely resolution of concerns.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Louisville Industries Director
Hudspeth Regional Center
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Prevocational/Employment Specialist
Hudspeth Regional Center
12.2012 - 04.2019
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2009
Skills
- Records Documentation
- Business Operations
- Development Activities
- Utilization Review
- Program Planning
- Employment Law
Timeline
Louisville Day Program Director
Hudspeth Regional Center
05.2019 - Current
Louisville Industries Director
Hudspeth Regional Center
05.2016 - 04.2020
Prevocational/Employment Specialist
Hudspeth Regional Center
12.2012 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Central Community College
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