Kathy Williamson Wesley
Pompano Beach,FL
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Kelly Services
01.2023 - Current
- Certificates of Completion: Special Education - Communication and Behavior; Special Education - Overview and Environment; ASD Overview (Essentials); De-escalation Strategies (Full Course); Paraeducators: Behavior Management Basics (U.S National); Disruptive Student Behavior (Full Course), Best Practices - Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities.
- Vendor for Broward Schools.
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty Aventura
Aventura
01.2020 - Current
- Licensed realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty Aventura, possessing relevant experience, respectfully working with individuals and families to rent, sale or purchase real estate property to individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- License #W3456244
Insurance Agent
04.2018 - Current
- Licensed Agent respectfully providing financial services with Life, Health, Annuities and Variable contracts to individuals and families of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- License #W471622
Regional Manager
Broward County Commission, Human Services Department, Family Success Administration
North Broward County, FL
05.2005 - 12.2017
- Over-site of social and human services within a large geographical area of North Broward County.
- Over-site of the multipurpose facility, staffed by county and non-county agencies which provided emergency financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utilities, long-term case management services to increase self-sufficiency.
- Development, implementation and management of short and long-term action plans.
- Secured community partnerships to address the wide diversity of community needs.
- Department trainer of courses for all classifications of employees, new and existing, I.e., SUNsational Services, Level 1 Facilitator, Strategic Planning, On-boarding, New Employee Orientation, Storm Training Assignments, Disaster/Emergency Training, and National Incident Management Systems Training (NIMS).
- Certifications and Training: Facilitator Skills - Strategic Planning, Emergency Management National Incident Management Systems - Supervisor 2005-2007, FDIC Financial Literacy Certification-Budgeting and Money Management, Neighborhood Works America - Credit Counselor Certification
- CPR/AED, HIPAA Privacy and Security Awareness, Cultural Competency Certification, Public Speaking, Micro-business Certification, Active Shooter Certification, Motivational Interview.
Program Coordinator
Urban League of Broward County
, FL
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Launched the Countys first Assests for Independence (AFI) Program in partnership with Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
- Established Individual Development Accounts (IDA) for program participants of medium to low income.
- Participants engaged in 8 weeks of FDIC Financial Literacy Training on budgeting and money management.
- Participants also participated in Credit Counseling for first time home buyers.
- Participants received dollar matches for one of three asserts; first home, post-secondary education or small business.
Adjunct Professor Social Science Department
Miami-Dade College North Campus
Miami, FL
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Instruction of Psychology, Essential Elements of Effectiveness, A Step-by-Step Guide to Personal and Professional Success, Student support Seminars, Human Sexuality to freshman and older returning students.
Program Director/Consultant
Catalyst Miami (formerly Human Services Coalition of Miami Dade Inc.)
Miami, FL
05.1999 - 06.2004
- Social Work Field Instructor for Barry University and Florida International University - site visits and supervision and training of Bachelor's and Master's interns performing case management services to program participants.
- Over-site of training and development of staff and student/interns.
- Over-site of community outreach.
- Administration and trainer for the award-winning Families in Touch Program.
- Training was provided for 50 participants with curriculum and lesson plans for individuals transitioning from welfare to work.
- Development of the children's curriculum that mirrored the parent's curriculum to encourage forward thinking and discussion within the family after each session.
- The Families in Touch Program received National Recognition and funding from Career Sources (formerly Workforce 1).
Community Liaison (Opa-Locka & Riverside Communities)
Division of Housing and Community Development - Department of Community Affairs - Front Porch Florida Initiative (Formerly the Office of Urban Opportunity QUO)
Opa-Locka, FL
10.1999 - 06.2004
- Front Porch Initiate encouraged revitalization efforts in some of the states most distressed communities through the award of competitive grants to fund projects proposed by the community.
- Engaged Community Council with development of the Community Action Pan that identified those issues the community wished to work on collectively.
- The plan contained vital statistics about the community, major issues and priorities, implementation steps and timelines, short and long-term goals, measurable outcomes and feasibility analysis.
- The selected projects were economic development, beautification, revitalization of elder homes, technical assistance, community training and youth training and development.
- The community liaison role included, but was not limited to grant writing for award of funds for programming research for supplemental grants, preparing reports for monthly council meetings and state monitoring, scheduled community events, assisting council members with research, training and development surrounding, and new adventures, monitoring grants from OUO, and assisting with implementation of projects and activities to ensure adequate performance expectations for sustainability.
Student
Barry University School of Social Work
Miami, FL
- Home-based Employment/Contract Work
Substitute Teacher - K-12, ESOL
Miami-Dade County Schools
Miami, FL
01.1991 - 12.1999
- Home-based Employment/Contract Work
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Medley, FL
01.1981 - 12.1991
- Accounts Payable Department - Medley Office
- Customer Services - Inside Collections - Hialeah Office
- Customer Services - Telephone Board - Regional Phone Center
- Customer Services - Division Office - Training Specialist
Timeline
Kelly Services
01.2023 - Current
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realty Aventura
01.2020 - Current
Insurance Agent
04.2018 - Current
Regional Manager
Broward County Commission, Human Services Department, Family Success Administration
05.2005 - 12.2017
Program Coordinator
Urban League of Broward County
05.2004 - 05.2005
Adjunct Professor Social Science Department
Miami-Dade College North Campus
01.2002 - 12.2005
Community Liaison (Opa-Locka & Riverside Communities)
Division of Housing and Community Development - Department of Community Affairs - Front Porch Florida Initiative (Formerly the Office of Urban Opportunity QUO)
10.1999 - 06.2004
Program Director/Consultant
Catalyst Miami (formerly Human Services Coalition of Miami Dade Inc.)
05.1999 - 06.2004
Substitute Teacher - K-12, ESOL
Miami-Dade County Schools
01.1991 - 12.1999
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
01.1981 - 12.1991
Student
Barry University School of Social Work