Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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KYNESHA SMITH

Columbia,SC
KYNESHA SMITH

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice

Therapist (Part-Time)
2022.09 - Current (2 years)

Job overview

  • Employed advanced clinical social work techniques to assess behaviors and symptoms, meticulously documenting detailed case notes, clinical assessments, and treatment plans
  • Provided individual and group counseling to patients and their families, addressing issues related to trauma, mental health, substance abuse, and social functioning
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, aligning with best practices and patient goals.

Maven Clinic

Healthcare Advocate (Full-Time)
2021.08 - 2023.01 (1 year & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Identified potential barriers to optimal health outcomes for high-risk populations; developed targeted interventions that addressed these challenges head-on.
  • Increased patient engagement by developing educational materials tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Enhanced healthcare service quality by collaborating with medical professionals and providing accurate patient information.
  • Obtained positive patient feedback from over 97% of patients for providing appropriate recommendations to improve patient services.

U.S. Army Reserves

Logistics Management (Part-time)
2013.05 - 2022.05 (9 years)

Job overview

  • Incorporated organizational strategies for managing multiple program initiatives
  • Developed and managed project plans utilizing management best practices
  • Led cross-functional teams to design logistic plans and assess and delegate tasks to appropriate units to ensure accuracy and compliance of workflows
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to meet goals and objectives
  • Evaluated programs, communicated issues, outlined resolutions and identified growth opportunities.

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands

Crisis Outreach Program Coordinator (Full Time)
2017.12 - 2021.01 (3 years & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Analyzed program data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for growth.
  • Organized training sessions that enabled participating individuals/groups to gain skills needed while engaging them actively throughout their involvement with our initiative.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively, maximizing program outcomes and efficiency.
  • Identified, developed and administered grants in accordance with funder requirements.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs, cultivate relationships and educate public on available services.

Education

Virginia University of Lynchburg , Lynchburg, VA

Doctor of Healthcare Administration
05.2022

Walden University , Minneapolis, MN

Master of Social Work (MSW)
05.2019

Coastal Carolina University , Conway

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology
05.2015

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Training and Development
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Progress assessments
  • Documentation requirements
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Empathy Development
  • Client Relations
  • Referral Coordination

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), South Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Nevada, Virginia

Timeline

Therapist (Part-Time)

Private Practice
2022.09 - Current (2 years)

Healthcare Advocate (Full-Time)

Maven Clinic
2021.08 - 2023.01 (1 year & 5 months)

Crisis Outreach Program Coordinator (Full Time)

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
2017.12 - 2021.01 (3 years & 1 month)

Logistics Management (Part-time)

U.S. Army Reserves
2013.05 - 2022.05 (9 years)

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Doctor of Healthcare Administration

Walden University

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Coastal Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), South Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Nevada, Virginia

KYNESHA SMITH