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Kenneth Cook

Kenneth Cook

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor and develop junior personnel while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Recognized for effective communication and crisis intervention skills, fostering a supportive environment for growth and achievement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Commissioned Officer

U.S. Army
10.2002 - 04.2016

Supervision of junior enlisted soldiers.

Planning training for junior enlisted.

Conducting training junior enlisted in: weapons qualification, combative skills, on the job training, map reading.

Mentorship of junior enlisted.

Maintaining personal records of junior enlisted.


Live In House Parent

Children’s Home of VA Baptist
03.1999 - 10.2002

Supervising children ages 2-21 years old.

Assist younger children with bathing, dressing, grooming.

Assist with children’s homework and other educational needs.

Driving children to and from school.

Driving children to and from extracurricular activities.

Assist in cleaning of dormitory and children’s rooms.

Assist in preparing children’s meals.

Driving children to and from doctor’s appointments.

Assist in doctor’s care plan for each child.

Medication distribution for each child.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Charlotte CH Adult Home
06.1996 - 09.1999

Assisting residents with daily tasks such as: bathing, dressing, undressing, going to the bathroom, shaving, grooming and eating.

Assist in physician care plan such as medication, range of motion, other physical therapy plans, catheters, colostomy bags, wound care, changing of dressings.

Medication distribution.

Assist in preparing resident meals.

Cleaning of facility and resident rooms.

Keeping of daily reports for each resident.

Mental Retardation Training Specialist

Crossroads Community Services
08.1993 - 09.1995

Assisting residents with bathing, dressing, bathing and other everyday living tasks. Assisting residents with medication. Preparing meals for residents according to their meal preferences. Cleaning of residents home. Driving residents to and from day support center. Assisting residents with daily training and support activities in a day support training center.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC

Medication Distribution Certification - Medication Distribution

Medication Distribution Training Center
Raleigh, NC
08.1996

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Adult Education
Farmville, VA
06.1996

Randolph-Henry Senior High School
Charlotte Court House, VA
06.1989

Skills

  • Work coordination
  • Report writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Cultural awareness
  • Report preparation
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Community relations
  • Emergency response
  • Public speaking
  • Emergency and non-emergency response
  • Rule enforcement
  • Asset protection
  • Safety protocols
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Legal knowledge
  • Patrol techniques
  • Interview techniques
  • Mediation techniques
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Written communication
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project planning
  • Task prioritization
  • Audit reporting
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Program evaluation
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Inventory management
  • Adaptability
  • Workflow optimization
  • Risk management
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Performance management
  • Improvement plans

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeGig WorkContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Non-Commissioned Officer

U.S. Army
10.2002 - 04.2016

Live In House Parent

Children’s Home of VA Baptist
03.1999 - 10.2002

Certified Nursing Assistant

Charlotte CH Adult Home
06.1996 - 09.1999

Mental Retardation Training Specialist

Crossroads Community Services
08.1993 - 09.1995

No Degree - General Studies

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Medication Distribution Certification - Medication Distribution

Medication Distribution Training Center

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Adult Education

Randolph-Henry Senior High School