Jamie Kessler
Olathe,KS
Summary
Organized, reliable and compassionate individual with a proven ability to effectively manage and motivate others! Enjoys collaborating with fellow professionals. Has a diverse job history in helping others to achieve the outcome that is best for them. Excels at working both individually, and as part of a team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
9Round Kickboxing Fitness Olathe
01.2018 - Current
- Manage employee training, schedules, and implementation of new programs.
- Manage a diverse team of trainers, foster a positive work environment and ensure a high level of employee satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase new membership and member retention.
- Cultivate strong relationships between members and trainers to ensure member and satisfaction and retention.
- Attend all current trainings in regards to new programming and safety.
- Create new marketing strategies to ensure visibility to the community.
- Provide semi-private training to members.
- Create and implement programming for team-building events for businesses and schools.
- Encourage and foster growth and positivity as members face health and fitness setbacks.
- Giving personal attention to members before, during and after workouts.
- Attend conventions as a representative, in order to obtain and participate in current trainings, new initiatives and educations and implement those in our own studio.
Substitute Teacher
Olathe School District
02.2024 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provide conflict management when necessary.
- Work with children ages 5-18 years old.
- Trained to implement building safety plans for emergencies.
- Work in new environments weekly and sometimes daily with new administrators, teachers and students.
Medical Records Supervisor
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
11.2004 - 03.2005
- Created medical records department for campus.
- Improved patient care by ensuring timely access to accurate and complete medical records for healthcare professionals.
- Ensured patient confidentiality.
- Audited medical records in compliance with KDHE and other governing bodies.
Supervisor
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
11.1998 - 10.2004
- Oversaw daily operations of different units, community houses and entire campus to ensure safety and compliance of patients, residents and staff.
- Oversaw implementation of behavior plans by behavior health technicians.
- Provided supervision to all BHT's and made sure trainings were up to date.
- Hired and trained BHT's and conducted periodic performance reviews.
- Attended team meetings with therapists, case managers and psychiatrists.
- Attended IEP meetings when necessary.
- Created unit schedules and oversaw implementation of those schedules.
- Ensured every resident's hygiene and other needs were met.
- Ensured compliance with KVC, Joint Commission and KDHE standards in providing a clean and safe living environment.
- Communicated with foster and biological parents when necessary and in compliance with patient's case plans.
- Attended court when necessary.
- Taught physical restraint and verbal de-escalation technique classes on campus and at other locations.
Behavioral Health Technician
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
10.1995 - 10.1998
- Supervised residents.
- Implemented behavior plans
- Accepted police drop-offs. Assessed and charted appearance and behavior.
- Held groups to teach healthy habits and social skills.
- Charted on residents each shift.
- Helped with basic hygiene needs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions and plans when necessary. Communicated with doctors, nurses, therapists and case managers.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances.
Stay-At-Home Parent
Self-Employed
03.2005 - 12.2017
- Managed schedules for five children
- Organized competing appointments and activities
- Volunteered with PTA; arranging meetings, communicating needs, and problem-solving on matters of budgeting and increasing membership. PTA Vice President for one of those years.
Volunteer
Project 10-20 Cold Weather Homeless Shelter
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Greeted overnight guests with compassion and kindness upon arrival at the shelter.
- Supplied guests with items needed from the supply closet.
- Served meals
- Cleaned and organized
- Socialized with guests to make them feel welcome and wanted.
- De-escalated conflicts between guests
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UMKC
Kansas City, Missouri03.2002
Master of Arts - MA in School Counseling. Did Not Finish.
UMKC
Kansas City, MissouriSkills
- Compliance
- Records management
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior management
- Reporting and documenting
- Individualized care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork
- Professional ethics
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Olathe School District
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Project 10-20 Cold Weather Homeless Shelter
11.2018 - 02.2022
General Manager
9Round Kickboxing Fitness Olathe
01.2018 - Current
Stay-At-Home Parent
Self-Employed
03.2005 - 12.2017
Medical Records Supervisor
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
11.2004 - 03.2005
Supervisor
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
11.1998 - 10.2004
Behavioral Health Technician
KVC Behavioral Healthcare
10.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
UMKC
Master of Arts - MA in School Counseling. Did Not Finish.
UMKC
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