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Charlene Foote

Summary

Experienced professional seeking a leadership position in an organization with growth and advancement opportunities. Skilled in management and passionate about leading teams. Eager to contribute as a female professional in a leading company, utilizing my expertise to drive success and make a meaningful impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Zum Student Transportation Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide safe and reliable transportation for students
  • Perform a child check immediately after each run
  • Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle
  • Maintain order and discipline among the students
  • Comply with Federal and State DOT regulations

Mental Health Technician

Discovery Mood and Anxiety
05.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for assisting and supporting patients who struggle with eating disorders, mental health, and substance abuse
  • Responsible for running and engaging patients in therapeutic groups such as coping skills, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, life skills, etc
  • Contributes to the well-being of all patients by serving as a positive role model, and demonstrating professional & caring manners to patients, co-workers, and guests
  • Monitored patients through the treatment experience, keeping them in line of eyesight, and other areas regularly

Transit Operator

Montgomery County Government-Ride- On
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • Transport passengers to and from their destination in a timely and safe manner
  • Offer customer service and provide ridership assistance on a fixed route
  • Comply with Federal and State DOT regulations
  • Perform pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Report all incidents and accidents as needed

School Bus Driver

Prince Georges County Government Public Schools
05.2018 - 10.2019
  • Transported students to and from designated schools and homes safely
  • Displayed customer service to students, parents, and school staff
  • Performed pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections daily
  • Maintained timeliness to satisfy on-time arrival at the students’ schools

Contract Community Support Specialist

Contemporary Family Services
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • As a Community Support Specialist, I offered direct services to the public and residents in a social service setting to adults with chronic mental illnesses
  • Provided support to clients with severe mental health issues in collaboration with other health professionals and affiliated organizations
  • I was responsible for providing quality mental health rehabilitative and assertive case management services through assistance to my clients diagnosed with mental illness and/or drug and alcohol substance abuse
  • I provided support to clients by assisting them in resolving many of their barriers to achieving the goals outlined in their recovery plans
  • Displayed leadership competencies

Temporary Housing Support Specialist

Catholic Charities
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Worked with clients with co-occurring mental illnesses and performed all casework duties on a day-to-day basis
  • Assisted, supported, educated/taught, coached, monitored, and provisioned training skills to clients to ensure that community support was utilized when necessary to improve their quality of life
  • Assisted clients with needed resources in the community to encourage community involvement
  • Documented billable clinical notes with Credible System for the time of service

Education

BA - Business Administration in Management

Strayer University
Camp Springs, MD
09.2021

Skills

  • Safety Inspections
  • Team Development
  • Service Training
  • Performance Inspections
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Multitask
  • Risk Management
  • Customer Relations
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Time Management
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Work Independently
  • Self Motivator/Self Starter
  • Knowledge of ADA Policies
  • Knowledge of Windows App
  • Possess Soft Skills

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Zum Student Transportation Services
08.2023 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Discovery Mood and Anxiety
05.2021 - Current

Transit Operator

Montgomery County Government-Ride- On
10.2019 - 12.2022

School Bus Driver

Prince Georges County Government Public Schools
05.2018 - 10.2019

Contract Community Support Specialist

Contemporary Family Services
10.2016 - 05.2018

Temporary Housing Support Specialist

Catholic Charities
02.2016 - 10.2016

BA - Business Administration in Management

Strayer University
Charlene Foote