Barbara Parks
Athens,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Foster Parent
Dept. Of Child & Family Service
09.1995 - 10.2023
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Office Manager
Okinawa Te Karate
09.1998 - 06.2023
- Reconciled end-of-day reports to determine accurate billing and payment processing.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Developed procedures to establish accurate and organized check-in and check-out processes.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services / Management
Universal of Phoenix
Online Campus09.2010
Associate of Arts - Child Care
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA09.1985
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06.1982
Skills
- Coaching and Training
- Senior Leadership Support
- Scheduling
- Administration and Operations
- Customer Service Management
- Organizational Skills
- Budgeting
- Credit and Collections
- Financial Accounting
- Office Management Software
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Relations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Deposit Collection
- Mail Handling
- Account Reconciliation
Timeline
Office Manager
Okinawa Te Karate
09.1998 - 06.2023
Specialized Foster Parent
Dept. Of Child & Family Service
09.1995 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services / Management
Universal of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Child Care
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
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