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Kendall Wilson

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Through a nonjudgmental approach, patient demeanor, and compassionate interpersonal skills, I am aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of psychology through conflict resolution, customer communications, and procedure standardization skills in various fast-paced environments as well as first-hand observation of children’s psychology in an early education facility. Frequently praised as adaptable by my peers and with a wide array of experience in copious fields, I can be relied upon to help your institution achieve its goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Sun City Elementary
Bossier City, LA
10.2023 - Current
  • Supported students with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders in achieving academic and social milestones.
  • Adapted materials and resources to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring their active participation in class activities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students' needs and track academic and behavioral progress.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention strategies, using positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behavior and social skills.
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with students, their families, and the school community to ensure holistic support.
  • Highly skilled in de-escalation tactics; CPI certified.

Client Service Specialist

Laveer Wealth Management
Shreveport, LA
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed and updated physical and digital client account information to keep records accurate and current.
  • Built sustainable client relationships built on trust by applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Received and submitted payments, updated account information and provided receipts.
  • Reviewed and resolved client concerns and issues, researching relevant details and clearly communicating solutions.
  • Scheduled meetings with prospective and existing clients to optimize long-term business success.

Operations Specialist

InterCon Security Systems
Alexandria, VA
11.2021 - 08.2022

Payroll - Operated as a liaison between the payroll department and contract management to help resolve issues regarding payment of officers.

  • Completed approximately over 300 pay discrepancies for officers paid incorrectly (i.e. underpayments or overpayments).
  • Manipulated previous timesheets and data to make them accurate for Pay Discrepancy processing.

Billing - Operated as a liaison between the billing department and contract management issues regarding billing the client.

  • Manipulated current or previous timesheets and service appointments to ensure accuracy from a billing standpoint.

Coverage - Supported the Uniform Division operation by ensuring proper coverage and documentation of Call-Offs, No Shows, Schedule Errors, Lates, and other issues that could result in possible Loss of Billable hours and reduction of the facility’s security posture caused by Dark posts.

  • Contacted officers to staff posts that were open due to any of the above attendance issues (e.g. call in for unassigned shift, call in early, holdovers, etc.).

Salesforce - Completed daily tasks and escalated any issues regarding the Pay/Bill process for timesheets in addition to corresponding with area supervisors to accomplish the below:

  • Utilized dashboards and reports to monitor, maintain, and verify accurate time and attendance for all locations under the Department of State contract.
  • Utilized the GANTT to assign, unassign, and split shifts, as well as move officers between posts as required by the live schedule.
  • Resolved incoming cases regarding attendance discipline and general help requests.
  • Performed ongoing dispatch to assist and train supervisors with time and attendance issues when unable to resolve themselves via their Supervisors App/GANTT.
  • Posted regular updates in executive channels for Corporate Strategic Operations and Executives.

Certified Analyst Lab Technician

Marva Maid Dairy
Landover, MD
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Operated as first in command in receiving raw milk.
  • Immediately performed microbiological testing on raw milk to determine if raw milk could be accepted or rejected.
  • Safely operated testing equipment including potential chemical and temperature hazards.
  • Accurately identified and restocked lab supplies to maintain a current lab supply and inventory rotation.
  • Prepared and analyzed precise data of microbiological tests to provide solutions for factory.
  • Gathered microbiological specimens for requested tests and prepared them for transport to the lab.
  • Improved my skills by actively participating in employee trainings and enrolling in classes to improve supervisory skills.

Patient Services Coordinator

MyEyeDr.
Dunkirk, MD
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maximized patient flow by organizing, tracking, and communicating with other associates to maintain a successful office and ensure repeat business.
  • Efficiently answered the telephone to schedule patient appointments by utilizing resource scheduling.
  • Obtained and verified vision insurances with each patient. Pretested each patient by analyzing medical history and performing diagnostic tests to prepare the doctor for each patient’s appointment.
  • Responsibly managed POS software program by checking patients out, completing daily deposits, and ensuring all POS systems properly balanced.

Food Prep/Line Worker

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Prince Frederick, MD
10.2016 - 01.2021
  • Prepared and served food while abiding by careful food safety procedures.
  • Independently supervised and trained new employees.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings, answered questions, and resolved issues as they arose.
  • Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Capitalized on opportunities to improve customer experiences and boost repeat business.

Teacher's Aide

Ms Bev's Place
Dunkirk, MD
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Supervised children from infant (3 months) to school age.
  • Initiated activities to promote independent and dependent play.
  • Reported injuries and administered first-aid.
  • Assisted with lead teachers in daily lesson planning.
  • Stimulated mental growth within the children by initiating daily cognitive tasks.
  • Accompanied and engaged with children on field trips.
  • Utilized strict safety measures in daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks to ensure the health and wellbeing of all children and employees.
  • Interacted with parents to ensure frequent communication about progress.
  • Implemented strategies acquired from higher-level child care courses.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Towson University
Towson, MD
05.2024

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

College of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick, MD
12.2018

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

College of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick, MD
12.2018

Skills

  • Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
  • Proficient with Salesforce program
  • Strong ability to apply basic statistics and cross examine data entry
  • Strong communication skills and ability to delegate
  • Expertise in prioritization and execution of immediate tasks
  • Excellent capacity of understanding new concepts and applying them
  • CRM Software
  • CPI certified
  • CPR/AED/First Aid certified

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Sun City Elementary
10.2023 - Current

Client Service Specialist

Laveer Wealth Management
11.2022 - 06.2023

Operations Specialist

InterCon Security Systems
11.2021 - 08.2022

Certified Analyst Lab Technician

Marva Maid Dairy
08.2021 - 10.2021

Patient Services Coordinator

MyEyeDr.
12.2020 - 09.2021

Teacher's Aide

Ms Bev's Place
02.2018 - 02.2020

Food Prep/Line Worker

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
10.2016 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Towson University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

College of Southern Maryland

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

College of Southern Maryland
Kendall Wilson