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Keishalyn Allen

Saint Louis,MO

Summary

A results driven leader with a strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Pathways to Progress

St. Francis Community Services
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Outreach Clinical Supervisor

People's Corporation of Health
01.2014 - 06.2024
  • Oversee and Managed 7 programs
  • Supervised all outreach staff and programs including overseeing clinical interventions,corresponding documentation,and managing family initiatives.
  • Provided weekly supervision with feedback to ensure the appropriateness of care and interventions
  • Tracks staff overall performance through outcomes

Promoted to 4 positions since my hire in 2014

Program Manager

Smiles All Around Childcare Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Managed enrollment of preschool and school age children
  • Supervised 10 staff members
  • Oversee state and health requirements
  • Assess training and learning opportunities for teachers
  • Assist with staff coverage and center operations
  • Facilitate mandated trainings
  • Ensure children are in a safe, nurturing, learning environment
  • Connect families to identified resources
  • Assist Director in other leadership tasks

Lead Children’s Case Manager

St. Louis County Government
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed 22 clients, 3-5 volunteers, supervised 3 youth specialists
  • Support homeless client’s into transitional housing
  • Lead, monitor, train and direct tasks for all children's program employees and volunteers
  • Create and facilitate parent and children's groups
  • Create Individualized goal plans for identified needs
  • Assist client in developing career, vocational, and health goal
  • Meet billing requirements with accuracy

Family Advocate

YWCA St. Louis Head Start
01.2000 - 01.2007
  • Managed 40 families and supervised 5-8 volunteers
  • Create treatment plans
  • After school program developer and facilitator
  • Recruit volunteers from schools and family members to meet Head Start outcomes
  • Recruit and enroll age eligible children and families through creative means
  • Collaborate with community partners over Head Start services
  • Maintained 85% attendance rate for head start enrollees in the program

Youth Specialist

Great Circle St. Louis
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Managed 10-15 youth in a residential setting
  • Assist children with daily routines
  • Develop treatment plans for youth to follow
  • Work with treatment team to recommend services
  • Transport youth to appointments on and off campus
  • Provide recommendations for youth in care

Substitute Teacher

Jennings School District
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Taught elementary, middle and high school students age appropriate school work
  • Followed the lessons plans and instructions provided by teachers
  • Highly recommended for permanent assignments
  • Participated in school meetings and teacher conferences

Youth Crisis Worker

Micheal W. Prenger Family Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Managed 10-15 youth in a residential setting
  • Assist clients with daily routines
  • Teach and role model appropriate behaviors
  • Administer medications
  • Transport youth to appointments on and off campus
  • Participate in treatment teams

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Sociology

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO

Masters of Art (MA) - Management and Leadership

Webster University
Webster Groves, MO

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Organization Skills
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Director Pathways to Progress

St. Francis Community Services
07.2024 - Current

Outreach Clinical Supervisor

People's Corporation of Health
01.2014 - 06.2024

Program Manager

Smiles All Around Childcare Center
01.2010 - 01.2014

Lead Children’s Case Manager

St. Louis County Government
01.2007 - 01.2010

Family Advocate

YWCA St. Louis Head Start
01.2000 - 01.2007

Youth Specialist

Great Circle St. Louis
01.1999 - 01.2000

Youth Crisis Worker

Micheal W. Prenger Family Center
01.1997 - 01.1999

Substitute Teacher

Jennings School District
01.1995 - 01.2000

Masters of Art (MA) - Management and Leadership

Webster University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Sociology

Lincoln University
Keishalyn Allen