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Kennedy Odowick
Direct Support Professional
Tigard,OR
Summary
Dependable employee driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Out Of The Box Solutions
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with disabilities to support independence and well-being.
- Led patient in recreational activities for enhanced social and emotional confidence.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Fostered independence across every client by teaching them essential life skills such as personal hygiene, dressing themselves, and basic kitchen tasks.
Head of Operations
Twisted Pixie Enterprise
9 2018 - Current
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Designed and developed new products.
- Managed website, social media pages and emails.
Teachers Assistant
Early Learning Community
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in classroom and recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Worked with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Co-Manager
Journeys Shoes
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer and employee needs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Communicated clearly with employees to keep everyone on same page and working toward established goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR 08.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 08.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
Behavioral Management
Scheduling
Effective leader
Flexible and Adaptable
Bookkeeping
Differentiated Instruction
Progress Documentation
Special Needs Care
Complex Problem-Solving
Emotional Support
Interests
Beaverton Stars
Color Guard
Crafting
Continued Education
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
Early Learning Community
09.2019 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Out Of The Box Solutions
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Pacific University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Portland Community College
08.2015 - 06.2017
Co-Manager
Journeys Shoes
05.2015 - 05.2018
Head of Operations
Twisted Pixie Enterprise
9 2018 - Current
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