Kimberly Jones
Sachse,Texas
Summary
Management professional with 20 years of experience: Serves as the technical expert and advisor on all management support functions including, but not limited to, planning, programming, budgeting, contracting and procurement, data processing, personnel, equipment, property and logistics management, reporting, and general office. Expert knowledge of personnel, procedures, analysis, development, guidelines, and operations to provide a full range of personnel support to various management needs. Dedicated Victim Advocate Intern Caseworker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County
08.2023 - Current
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated referrals for specialized services, ensuring timely access to essential supports such as housing or medical care.
- Educated clients on their rights and responsibilities within various social service systems, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
Student
University of Colorado
06.2021 - Current
- Enrolled as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Social Work degree program.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Streamlined office processes with diligent organization, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Established rapport with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, enhancing collaboration and teamwork efforts across departments.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
Victim Advocate
U.S. Army
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Handled crisis interventions for Verterans and addressed other emergent situations without specific instructions
- Evaluated patient needs and provided plans or other intake/orientation services to facilitate patient success related to victimization, wellness, strengths, needs, and safety planning
- Collaborated with Veterans to develop tailored action plans prioritizing healing goals; implemented programs to ensure strength-based focus and guaranteed results
- Assisted eight partner organizations in training and mentoring 700+ individuals monthly to facilitate efforts in preventing sexual harassment or sexual assaults
- Assited Veterans in articulating their goasl for recovery and personal wellness by using personal recovery experience to model coping techniques and recovery tools
- Monitored and documented Veteran’s progress and assiated them in their treatment by teaching them how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears
- Reported concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner by observaing behaviors that might indicate difficulity adapating or responding to treatment
- Maintaines a working knowledge of current trends and development in holistic approaches in wellness and recovery by reading books, jounrnals, and other relevant materials.
Senior Manager
U.S. Army
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed, developed, mentored, trained, and looked after the health and welfare of 15 junior supervisors and 31 logistical support personnel
- Managed a rotating force of over 1900 joint, coalition, and civilian personnel in an austere active combat environment in Syria for nearly a year
- Formed relationships with support units to ensure a ready supply of adequate billeting and provisions for incoming personnel
- Took a personal interest in the professional development of her subordinates, resulting in over a dozen promotions to supervisory roles in less than six months.
Senior Operations Advisor
U.S. Army
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned, coordinated, and resource the training, preparation, and deployment of personnel in support of real-world overseas operations and training exercises
- Created and tracked hundreds of operational tasks delegated to subordinate units
- Represented executive leadership in their absence at organization-level meetings, made decisions, and communicated directives on their behalf
- Communicated and coordinated with domestic and international resources to secure logistical support for deploying units.
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Led a team of five supervisors and three support personnel in providing direct logistical support and operational guidance for an organization of 400+ individuals
- Selected from over 50 highly qualified candidates to serve as the unit’s first-ever female senior leader
- Voluntarily held two leadership positions as senior maintenance supervisor and senior supply supervisor, assuming responsibility for over $15M in assets
- Responsible for managing security for and coordinating the movement of over $5M of sensitive communications and cryptographic equipment.
Senior Training Supervisor
U.S. Army
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Led three senior trainers and a rotating class of 50 training candidates in all essential military skill areas, from marksmanship to physical fitness and combat
- Trained 50 candidates per cycle across multiple training cycles under stressful and often dangerous conditions without a single incident or injury
- Hand-picked by senior management on several occasions to oversee accountability of ammunition and sensitive items during extensive and extended training exercises
- Received the highest possible compliance rating following an annual environmental compliance inspection.
Senior Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Coordinated day-to-day operations and planning for a unit comprised of over 100 personnel and directly supervised a staff of 35 highly-skilled maintenance, logistics, and IT professionals
- Managed maintenance program in Iraq
- The U.S
- Army’s largest command organization (FORSCOM) is acknowledged for operational excellence
- Coordinated and ensured completion of over 850 inter and intra-theater movements of personnel and supplies supporting combat operations
- Managed temporary and permanent billeting for over 60 stationed personnel, 90 transient personnel, and executive-level visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05.2024
Associate in Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.2012
Skills
- Case Records Management
- Referrals and Networking
- Crisis Response
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Websites
Accomplishments
- Order of St. Maurice – National Infantry Association 2018
- Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe – United States Army Ordnance Corps Association 2018
- Leader of the Cycle (Multiple), U.S. Army – Lawton, OK 2011 - 2013
- Strongest Leadership Chain Award, U.S. Army – Mannheim, Germany 2008
Awards Recognition
- Order of St. Maurice, National Infantry Association, 2018, Awarded for serving the infantry community with distinction and representing the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence, and dedication to duty.
- Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe, United States Army Ordnance Corps Association, 2018, Recognized for demonstrating the highest standards of integrity, moral character, selfless service, and outstanding professional competence.
- Leader of the Cycle, U.S. Army, 2011 - 2013, Honored four consecutive times with the Trainer of the Cycle award for leadership excellence and occupational competence.
- Strongest Leadership Chain Award, U.S. Army, 2008, Nominated by colleagues to receive the first-ever commander’s award for outstanding leadership.
Additional Information
- SECURITY CLEARANCE – ACTIVE
- CREDENTIAL: VICTIM ADVOCATE
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County
08.2023 - Current
Student
University of Colorado
06.2021 - Current
Victim Advocate
U.S. Army
08.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Manager
U.S. Army
08.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Operations Advisor
U.S. Army
06.2018 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Training Supervisor
U.S. Army
08.2010 - 07.2013
Senior Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
06.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Associate in Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
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