Joelene Warden
Director of Adult day services
St Louis,MO
Summary
Skilled Program Director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage twenty years' experience in direct service to take on challenging role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Midwest Adult Autism Program Director
The Center for head injury services
St Louis, MO
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization while making recommendations as needed.
- Assisted in developing training materials and providing instruction on how to use them effectively.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from stakeholders concerning various aspects of programming initiatives.
- Organized special events related to the promotion or awareness of the program's mission or purpose.
- Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
- Facilitated communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and conference calls.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Supervisor, Community Living
Easter Seal Midwest
St Louis, MO
02.2012 - 01.2019
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Direct care
Assistant General Manager
GenXMex Taco Bell
St Louis, MO
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Training, Hiring, Scheduling, Inventory, Computer maintenance, Employee and customer relations, Bill tracking and payment, Supervising Staff and Management Team.
Seasonal Sales Representative
Home Depot
St Louis, MO
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Assisted customers with purchases, General light labor, Inventory control, Licensed operator of forklift, reach truck, Stocking duties.
Swing Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
St Louis, MO
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Oversaw shift and company profitability.
Assistant Manager
Taco Bell
St Louis, MO
03.2005 - 10.2007
- Training, Hiring, Scheduling, Inventory, Computer maintenance, Employee and customer relations, Bill tracking and payment, Supervising Staff, Supervising Management Team.
CHT
CCRC
Breese, IL
03.2000 - 05.2004
- Activity planning, transporting, executing activities, and direct care.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
St Louis Community College
trueAssociate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Kaskaskia College
Skills
- Onsite Tours
- Strategic Planning
- Program Optimization
- Referral Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- Training Coordination
- Program Management
- Team Oversight
- Staff Evaluation
- Office Administration
- Persuasive Communication Style
Certification
- CPR and First aid
- MANDT
- Med 1 Level Tech
Languages
Portuguese
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Midwest Adult Autism Program Director
The Center for head injury services
01.2019 - Current
Supervisor, Community Living
Easter Seal Midwest
02.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant General Manager
GenXMex Taco Bell
08.2008 - 06.2011
Seasonal Sales Representative
Home Depot
05.2008 - 08.2008
Swing Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
11.2007 - 05.2008
Assistant Manager
Taco Bell
03.2005 - 10.2007
CHT
CCRC
03.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
St Louis Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Kaskaskia College