Kimberly Foster
8021 Kendra Lane,TX
Summary
Adaptable professional with a proactive approach and rapid learning capabilities. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Coach
Self-employed
04.2017 - Current
- Implemented innovative approaches to overcoming obstacles.
- Advocating, accountability and implementation of client’s goals.
- Supported clients in setting realistic expectations for themselves based on current circumstances and resources available
- Developed opportunities for couples to rebuild their relationships and strengthen family bonds.
- Supported individuals in finding strength and resilience during times of change.
- Led the process of conflict resolution through mediation and agreement facilitation.
Associate Pastor
Gateway Church-Southlake
Southlake, Texas
05.2008 - 11.2017
- Handled client consultations effectively by actively listening, processing information, providing counseling, and developing personalized action plans.
- Coached individuals on self development and overcoming life challenges such as transitions, grief, marital struggles, divorce, and addiction.
- Established excellent communication abilities by regularly engaging with staff and congregants in both written and verbal forms.
- Provided training sessions to enhance skills of team members, pastors, and volunteers.
- Utilized strong time management skills to effectively schedule and prioritize tasks for clients.
- Established efficient workflows and standard operating procedures to manage document intake and processing as the organization experienced growth.
- Provided support for high conflict clients facing various challenges, including walk-ins seeking urgent assistance and those dealing with severe mental health concerns.
- Managed and optimized intake process.
- Managed the recruitment process and ongoing training for a large group of volunteers.
Surgery Assistant and Office Management
Texas & Anchorage, AK
, AK
- Implemented protocols for effective clinical management.
- Established office startup, including implementing procedures and policies while also setting up and inputting data into the database.
- Proven track record in patient care, highlighting proficiency in consultation and delivering pre-and postoperative instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients before, during, and after operations.
- Assisted surgeons with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative procedures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis according to protocol guidelines.
- Prepared and organized surgical equipment and instruments for use during surgery.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
- Documented medical records accurately and completely.
- Performed clerical duties including answering phones, greeting visitors, filing charts and documents, updating patient records in the electronic health record system, and processing insurance forms.
- Administered medications as directed by physicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
UAA
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Passion for unyielding client care
- Extensive written & verbal communication
- Connecting and influencing clients and peers
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution mediation strategies
- Coaching proficiency
Timeline
Life Coach
Self-employed
04.2017 - Current
Associate Pastor
Gateway Church-Southlake
05.2008 - 11.2017
Surgery Assistant and Office Management
Texas & Anchorage, AK
Associate of Applied Science -
UAA