Kathy Beck
Gladstone,MO
Summary
Dynamic Equal Opportunity Specialist with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, skilled in data analysis and project management. Proven track record in compliance auditing and fostering teamwork, enhancing client satisfaction through effective communication and organizational skills. Committed to delivering impactful solutions and driving positive change in diverse environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2020 - 04.2025
- Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored employees for compliance with equal opportunity laws, identified violations and implemented corrective action.
- Reviewed complaints and claims from workplaces about civil rights, determined validity and helped build satisfactory resolutions.
- Interviewed persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
- Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Project Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
- Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Record Management - Team Leader
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.
03.2008 - 08.2016
- Assisted with recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.
- Communicate with customers, counsel, and outside parties to request information under the direction of the attorney or supervisor.
- Assist with multi-level step projects, using the specific department section knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with other Team Leaders and supervisors to develop guidance, standards, protocols, policies, procedures, or program issuance to meet the organization’s goals and objections.
- Served as a point of contact for special projects for timekeepers (Attorneys and Paralegals) and training to support workflow in thedepartment/division/section.
Records Clerk
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
- Converted documents from one application to another.
- Maintained document control system and updated work instructions, procedures and associated databases.
- Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent for closing.
- Collaborated across departments and levels of management to gain consensus on procedural documentation.
- Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging, and work order creation.
- Managed file archival and information retrievals.
- Maintained legally compliant, highly secure and user-friendly content to facilitate smooth use by internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
- Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
- Reviewed document management protocols and user activities against internal records policies and document management standards.
- Manipulated and converted documents to meet needs of individual personnel or projects.
- Supported end-user access requirements by establishing compliant systems and effective access policies.
- Prepared documents for projects in accordance with project manager, team, or client specifications.
- Compared incoming data against quality, integrity and accuracy expectations, identified faults and affected timely remedies.
Paraprofessional - Early Childhood
North Kansas City School District
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Paraprofessional - Deaf/Deaf and Hard of Hearing
North Kansas City School District
08.1998 - 08.2003
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MONo Degree - Certificate of Deaf Ministry
Ozark Christian Colllege
Joplin, MO05-1994
Skills
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Quality Assurance and Auditing
- Teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Qualitative Research
- Community outreach
- Time management
Certification
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2020 - 04.2025
Project Assistant
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
08.2016 - 06.2020
Record Management - Team Leader
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.
03.2008 - 08.2016
Records Clerk
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.
04.2005 - 03.2008
Paraprofessional - Early Childhood
North Kansas City School District
08.2003 - 04.2005
Paraprofessional - Deaf/Deaf and Hard of Hearing
North Kansas City School District
08.1998 - 08.2003
Associate of Arts -
Missouri Southern State University
No Degree - Certificate of Deaf Ministry
Ozark Christian Colllege
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