Kelly Button
Wallace,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, including as Executive Director at Congregation Ohav Shalom. Proven ability in financial management and fostering collaboration, enhancing team productivity through positive reinforcement and multicultural sensitivity. Skilled in child development and activity planning, committed to creating supportive environments that promote growth and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Parent
Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
Owner Operator New York House Bed and Breakfast
Self Eployed
08.2009 - 09.2016
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Office Manager/Medical Practice Manager
Neurological Associates Albany
02.2008 - 09.2009
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Executive Director Congregation Ohav Shalom
Congregation Ohav Shalom
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Worked intimately with a Board of Directors to manage operations
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Assisted Living Residences Executive Director
Various
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Education
Medical Office Administration
Spencer Business And Technical Institute
Schenectady, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Agricultural Science / Animal Husbandry
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NYSkills
- Self-care awareness
- Activity planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Safety planning
- Child development
- Patience and tact
- Transportation coordination
- Educational support
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Foster Parent
Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina
08.2016 - Current
Owner Operator New York House Bed and Breakfast
Self Eployed
08.2009 - 09.2016
Executive Director Congregation Ohav Shalom
Congregation Ohav Shalom
03.2008 - 02.2009
Office Manager/Medical Practice Manager
Neurological Associates Albany
02.2008 - 09.2009
Assisted Living Residences Executive Director
Various
01.2000 - 01.2008
Medical Office Administration
Spencer Business And Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Agricultural Science / Animal Husbandry
SUNY Cobleskill
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