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Elaine F. Engel

Administration Counselor
Andover,CT

Summary

Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities. Personable Job Title with proven track record of success managing and leading social services programs. Skilled in grant writing, budgeting and program evaluation. Strong collaborator and committed to leading and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

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Work History

Social Service / Family Involvement Director

USD 489
Hays, KS
  • Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities.
  • Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Educated families and community members about domestic violence and impact on children.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
  • Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Monitoring Consultant

Danya International, Inc.
Springfield, MD
  • Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
  • Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
  • Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
  • Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
  • Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
  • Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
  • Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
  • Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
  • Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
  • Automated system e-commerce features to improve client sales.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • 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.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • 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.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Outreach Instructor

Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Type and Type training courses.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Employee Assistance Counselor

Hays Medical Center Inc.
Hays , KS
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
  • Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
  • Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Career Counselor

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
  • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
  • Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Maintained case files and documented actions.
  • Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
  • Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
  • Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career and life choices of each potential program participant.
  • Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
  • Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
  • Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
  • Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
  • Administered drug, aptitude, and personality assessments.
  • Utilized standardized tests to gauge student academic level and personal aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Testing Center Coordinator

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of Number students and Number instructors.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Masters Of Science - Counseling

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Bachelor Of Art - Communications

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

Skills

  • Set Organizational Policies
  • Creative Thinking
  • Optimize Staff Performance
  • Staff Development
  • Community Resource Knowledge
  • Invoice Statements
  • Marketing
  • Grievance Resolution
  • Safety Protocols
  • Community Outreach
  • Medicare Regulation
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Direct Operations
  • Assistance Program Knowledge
  • Personnel Files
  • Emotional Support
  • Individualized Care
  • Research
  • Counseling Services
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Grant Writing
  • Home Visits
  • Prepare Budgets
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Data Analysis
  • Social Work
  • Clinical Services

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

Work Availability

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Quote

I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.
Sara Teasdale

Timeline

Masters Of Science - Counseling

Fort Hays State University

Bachelor Of Art - Communications

Fort Hays State University

Social Service / Family Involvement Director

USD 489

Monitoring Consultant

Danya International, Inc.

Outreach Instructor

Barton County Community College

Employee Assistance Counselor

Hays Medical Center Inc.

Career Counselor

Fort Hays State University

Testing Center Coordinator

Fort Hays State University

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