Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Brandy Kates

Health Care
Fort Mill,SC
Brandy Kates

Summary

Compassionate and driven Healthcare professional seeking an entry-level position to utilize my strong communication skills and passion for patient care to provide exceptional service and contribute to the success of a healthcare organization.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Children's Attention Home
Rock Hill, SC

Team Lead
04.2022 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Directed and supervised team of 6-8
  • Support kids in custody of The Department of Social Services and made sure their activities for daily living were met
  • Transport residents to and from appointments
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Gap Outlet
Concord, NC

Shipping Lead
08.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve store sales goals and support promotional events.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Trained new team members on company procedures, inventory management software, and best practices for stock handling.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 20 packages per day

Roses Discount Stores
Kannapolis, NC

Office Manager
03.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Submitted morning paperwork or closing paperwork, new hire paperwork, counted the safe, prepared documents to mail to home office, answered calls, bank drops and bank pick-ups
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records

Hughes Center for Exceptional Children
Danville, VA

Mental Health Counselor
09.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Supported kids between the ages 8-17 years old with intellectual and behavior disabilities.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress

DSP, Support Services of Virginia
Danville, VA

Direct Support Professional
05.2014 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Residential support of individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Administered medication as directed
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being

Education

Strayer University

Master's degree from Human Services
10.2023 - Current

ADMINISTRATIONSTRAYER UNIVERSITY
Herndon, VA

BACHELOR'S DEGREE from Business Administration HEALTH SERVICES
01.2018 - 09.2021

STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Herndon, VA

ASSOCIATES DEGREE from HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
01.2018 - 06.2020

Skills

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Timeline

Strayer University

Master's degree from Human Services
10.2023 - Current

Team Lead

Children's Attention Home
04.2022 - 03.2024

Shipping Lead

Gap Outlet
08.2018 - 02.2020

ADMINISTRATIONSTRAYER UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR'S DEGREE from Business Administration HEALTH SERVICES
01.2018 - 09.2021

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATES DEGREE from HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
01.2018 - 06.2020

Office Manager

Roses Discount Stores
03.2017 - 06.2018

Mental Health Counselor

Hughes Center for Exceptional Children
09.2015 - 01.2017

Direct Support Professional

DSP, Support Services of Virginia
05.2014 - 08.2015
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