Kenya Thomas
Program Assistant
Osceola,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Talented program assistant goes above and beyond basic tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Assistant
The Department of Child and Family Services
Blytheville, Arkansas
08.2023 - Current
- Instructs and models for clients life skills like meal planning, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and child care.
- Transports patients and their families to and from counseling, dentistry, physician, and educational appointments.
- Helps clients find resources by putting them in touch with agencies or groups.
- Helps in creating and overseeing behavior plans, parenting and anger management programs, and
- Keeping records of actions made on behalf of client or family
- Supported planning and coordination of parenting classes and associated activities
PCA
Elite Senior Care
Manila, AR
6 2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
Receptionist
Pavement Piolets
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company
Teacher Helper
Focus Inc
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat and organized
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
Stocker
Walmart
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products
PCA
Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
Welder
American Railcar Industries Inc.
11.2010 - 01.2015
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders
Packaging Associate
Kame Creative Foods
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line
- Secured items for storage or shipment
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders
- Labeled containers, container tags or products
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different items and packaging materials
- Sorted and stacked finished items
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 08.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Arkansas State University Mid South
West Memphis, AR 08.2021 - 05.2023
GED -
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR 01.2018 - 05.2018
Skills
Multitasking and Organization
Relationship Building
Time management abilities
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Program Assistant
The Department of Child and Family Services
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Arkansas State University Mid South
08.2021 - 05.2023
Receptionist
Pavement Piolets
03.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher Helper
Focus Inc
10.2018 - 12.2019
GED -
Arkansas Northeastern College
01.2018 - 05.2018
Stocker
Walmart
10.2016 - 01.2017
PCA
Green House Cottages Of Belle Meade
02.2015 - 09.2016
Welder
American Railcar Industries Inc.
11.2010 - 01.2015
Packaging Associate
Kame Creative Foods
05.2008 - 03.2010
PCA
Elite Senior Care
6 2022 - 08.2023
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