Chariss Cook
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Professional caretaker with proven history of delivering high-quality care and support. Skilled in creating safe and nurturing environment, ensuring well-being of those under care. Team-oriented with strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and skilled in time management and interpersonal communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caretaker
New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted with daily care routines for individuals, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented client activities to support health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote hygiene.
- Learned safety protocols and procedures to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Grants Program Manager
Bowery Community Residence
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Paraproffessional
NYC Board Of Education
02.2009 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education programs for students with special needs.
- Implemented strategies to promote student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Greater Brownsville Organization
08.1998 - 11.2009
- Led workshops aimed at educating residents about available resources and support systems.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Managed budgets for multiple projects, consistently adhering to financial constraints while achieving desired outcomes.
- Developed community engagement strategies to enhance outreach efforts and foster partnerships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Employee training and development
- Customer service
- Customer relations
Certification
Certified CPR
Timeline
Caretaker
New York City Housing Authority, NYCHA
07.2021 - Current
Grants Program Manager
Bowery Community Residence
01.2017 - 07.2021
Paraproffessional
NYC Board Of Education
02.2009 - 03.2021
Community Outreach Coordinator
Greater Brownsville Organization
08.1998 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School