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KINET SMITH

Garland,TX

Summary

Experienced Social Service Professional with over twenty years of experience working in case management, advocacy, employment and protective services. Eight years Workforce Development experience and five years of Quality Analyst experience consistently reviewing and analyzing data entered in Workforce system for accuracy. Collaboration with Management to resolve deficiencies in performance, fraudulent case activities and ineffective operations. Knowledgeable of basic nursing skills and medical terminology. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Supervisory experience responsible for the overall daily operations of an office environment that includes staff management, development and customer service. QUALIFICATIONS Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Tactful, flexible and people oriented. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to drive and effectively communicate change Excellent customer service Ability to act and drive a sense of urgency to ensure both internal and external customers are served in a timely manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products Ability to work in a team environment Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR (REMOTE)

First Step Community Empowerment
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensure the professional development of each of the workforce specialists
  • Willing to be “in the game” with the specialists to inspect what you expect while also leading by example
  • Build relationships with the operational leaders specifically the program managers, center directors and quality team
  • Drive real time strategies including crisis intervention, community awareness, as well as partner with local organizations to drive representative behaviors especially around program participants.

SUPERVISOR/QUALITY ANALYSTS

Equus Workforce Solutions
04.2016 - 06.2022
  • Ensure the professional development of each of the workforce specialists
  • Willing to be “in the game” with the specialists to inspect what is expected while also leading by example
  • Build relationships with the operational leaders specifically the program managers, center directors and quality team
  • Drive real time strategies including crisis intervention, community awareness, as well as partner with local organizations to drive representative behaviors especially around program participants
  • Provide weekly wrap up to office staff which discuss key topics such as performance, PII and forecast outcomes, day of week comparisons, program spending, as well as other unique needs and barriers to employment
  • Coordinate with local leadership teams to evaluate effectiveness of procedures ensuring that compliance with state and local policies are met
  • Provide weekly plan to workforce leader and operations team to identify the opportunities and challenges of the coming week
  • Partner with the site planner to deliver workforce 101 to new hire groups
  • Problem solving and critical thinking utilized to eliminate barriers affecting customer ability to go to work
  • Assist customers with resumes, job readiness and monitored job retention
  • Work as a liaison between employers and job seekers to match job compatibility
  • Inform customer on labor market trends and demand occupations
  • Ability to search information and evaluate it to present to the Quality Team and develop strategic plans to increase performance
  • Monitor and investigate financial transactions using internal risk monitoring tools
  • Investigated performance to maintain employee adherence to quality and safety policies
  • Audited training and production processes, enforcing adherence to SOPs.

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Express Services Inc
10.2013 - 09.2015
  • Orientated guest to Reba's Ranch House rules and guidelines
  • Referred guests to recommended local attractions and restaurants
  • Welcomed guests and assisted with reservations, check-ins and inquiries
  • Kept facilities in top condition through regular upkeep, cleaning and preventive maintenance
  • Supported team operations by keeping supplies well-stocked and stations ready for guest service
  • Supported guests by providing good customer service and promptly handling conflicts, requests and concerns.

VOCATIONAL NURSING GRADUATE

Grayson County College
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Mastered educational objectives for vocational nursing and graduated
  • Administered medication orally, rectally, internally or by injection
  • Monitored patients before, during and after treatment
  • Monitored patient vital signs
  • Documented and recorded observations and results
  • Offer bedside care and provide meals
  • Dressed wounds
  • Ensure safety of patients and followed proper sanitation guidelines

DV Advocate

Grayson County Women's Crisis Ctr
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations
  • Responded to hotline calls, offering assistance and support information after assessing needs
  • Built knowledge of resources available to victims, either through private groups, publicly sponsored programs or community resources
  • Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services
  • Informed victims about legal processes and timelines
  • Developed plans to meet needs of families concerning education and skills.

MEDICAL HOME CASE MANAGER

Dallas County Health Services
07.2009 - 12.2011
  • Created and maintained facility documents and records in the immunization clinic, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
  • Entered vaccination data and updates into Immtrac system
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues
  • Rendered high level of support to stressed patients prior to shot procedures, offering comfort and listening ear
  • Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive communication changes.
  • Managed caseload of 50 children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.

ENUMERATOR

CENSUS BUREAU, UCFE, Dallas
03.2009 - 08.2010
  • Collected census data by doing interviews door-to-door in English and Spanish
  • Gathered information on the number of people residing in Dallas County
  • Inquired about a variety of specific information including a person’s name, age, religious preference, address and state of residency
  • Recognized and gave an account of problems in obtaining data
  • Submitted completed tasks timely to supervisor and discussed developments daily
  • Found and recorded addresses and households.
  • Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than 20 community households per day.

DISASTER CASEWORKER

FEMA
04.2008 - 09.2008
  • Provided case management to individuals and families impacted by disasters
  • Enhanced client well-being by developing comprehensive case plans addressing individual needs.
  • Made community referrals for additional assistance
  • Conducted follow up visits to monitor and assess the effectiveness of services provided
  • Documented comprehensive client background information, case history, updates and progress towards individual recovery plan
  • Provided ongoing program evaluation and recommendations to the Case Management Supervisor and Program Manager for continuous growth and quality.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and coordinated care.

CAREER SPECIALIST II

Workforce Solutions Dallas
09.2005 - 09.2007
  • Provided case management to individuals and families impacted by disasters
  • Completed needs assessments and developed recovery plans to work with individuals to find their way back to stability
  • Made community referrals for additional assistance
  • Conducted follow up visits to monitor and assess the effectiveness of services provided
  • Documented comprehensive client background information, case history, updates and progress towards individual recovery plan
  • Provided ongoing program evaluation and recommendations to the Case Management Supervisor and Program Manager for continuous growth and quality.

Education

Certificate of Completion Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Grayson County College
Denison, TX
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TX
08.1996

Skills

  • Schedule Coordination
  • Staff Management
  • Expense Monitoring
  • Technical Documentation
  • Customer Service
  • Executive Support
  • Employee Supervision
  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office
  • Task prioritization
  • Process improvement
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR (REMOTE)

First Step Community Empowerment
08.2022 - Current

SUPERVISOR/QUALITY ANALYSTS

Equus Workforce Solutions
04.2016 - 06.2022

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Express Services Inc
10.2013 - 09.2015

VOCATIONAL NURSING GRADUATE

Grayson County College
08.2013 - 08.2014

DV Advocate

Grayson County Women's Crisis Ctr
04.2012 - 09.2012

MEDICAL HOME CASE MANAGER

Dallas County Health Services
07.2009 - 12.2011

ENUMERATOR

CENSUS BUREAU, UCFE, Dallas
03.2009 - 08.2010

DISASTER CASEWORKER

FEMA
04.2008 - 09.2008

CAREER SPECIALIST II

Workforce Solutions Dallas
09.2005 - 09.2007

Certificate of Completion Vocational Nursing - Nursing

Grayson County College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Huston-Tillotson University
KINET SMITH