Kimberly Currie
Abilene
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Trainer
Self Employed
02.2021 - Current
- Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
Career Specialist
Work Force Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed comprehensive career plans for clients, identifying skill gaps and potential growth opportunities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of career service offerings by tracking client outcomes and adjusting program delivery accordingly.
- Organized successful job fairs that connected employers with skilled candidates seeking new opportunities.
- Increased client interview success rates with tailored mock interviews and constructive feedback.
Independent Living Specialist II
Disability In Action
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct case management, advocacy, and support services to clients in order to promote independent living skills.
- Facilitated group activities designed to build community inclusion and self-advocacy skills.
- Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other agencies or organizations involved in client care planning.
- Provided education regarding disability rights and self-advocacy techniques to clients and other professionals.
Conservatorship Specialist
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed individualized plans for each conservatee based on their specific needs.
- Communicated regularly with family members, attorneys, physicians, social workers, and other stakeholders involved in conservatorship proceedings.
- Served as an expert witness in court proceedings involving contested guardianships and conservatorships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Case Management Experience
- Documentation and Reporting
- Family Support and Instruction
- Organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Microsoft office
- Analytical thinking
- Professionalism
Timeline
Career Specialist
Work Force Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
Independent Living Specialist II
Disability In Action
07.2022 - 09.2023
Life Skills Trainer
Self Employed
02.2021 - Current
Conservatorship Specialist
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Angelo State University
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