Laura Dougherty
Plymouth,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills. Excited to begin a new challenge with a successful team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dog Handler
Puptown
09.2022 - Current
- Supervise and interact with groups of off-leash dogs of all breeds and sizes and detect and discourage any overly excited, aggressive or inappropriate behavior
- Ensure the safety of the dogs and co-workers at all times
- Assist with feeding and medication administration
- Monitoring cleanliness of all play areas, inside and outside
- Always a team player and willing to go the extra mile!
Stay at Home Mom
Dougherty Household
MN
12.2010 - 09.2022
- Home management-laundry, shopping, cleaning, transportation, education curriculum, emotional development, gross and fine motor skill development, problem solving, delegation and negotiation
- Event Planner- birthday parties, play dates, community outings, celebrating milestones, holiday preparations
- Created Schedules-planning, organizing and flexibility
- Volunteer work- school library and classroom
- Self-employment-Jewelry Designer
Program Director
Dungarvin
Minneapolis, USA
06.2007 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: MN | Minneapolis, MN
- Hired and ensured orientation and ongoing training of high quality employees
- Completed all terminations of House Managers and Program Staff
- Ensured all aspects of the program were developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible
- Facilitated the home's role in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, assuring continuity between services
- Identified, reported and assisted in investigating any suspected cases of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation
- Monitored the management of medications, medical supplies and medical equipment
- MN | Minneapolis, MN
Mentor, Designated Coordinator
CCP-Meriwether Ventures
St. Paul, USA
12.2006 - 06.2007
- Company Overview: entity | St. Paul, MN
- Ensured properly trained and qualified staff members provided essential supervision and services as required by the Interdisciplinary Team
- Developed programs for the consumers' based on their needs and vulnerabilities
- Prepared for and attended all Interdisciplinary Team meetings for the consumer
- Reported incidents, accidents and alleged maltreatment and ensured that necessary actions were taken
- Entity | St. Paul, MN
Family Services Manager
CCP-Family Services
St. Paul, USA
10.2002 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: entity | St. Paul, MN
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and physical disabilities, and coordinated services based on their needs
- Internal Maltreatment Reporter- ensured all necessary actions were taken for reports of incidents, accidents and alleged maltreatment
- Supervision of 15-25 employees at all times. This included training of company Policies and Procedures, and of the consumers they were to support
- Worked within a wide variety of settings, in the office and at consumers' homes located within the metro area
- Responsible for carrying a 24-hour pager for one week on a 6 week rotation and responding to emergencies
- Entity | St. Paul, MN
Community Integration Specialist
Ranch Community Services
Milwaukee, USA
07.2000 - 08.2002
- Created community and classroom activities based on person-centered planning
- Assessed participants' needs and developed goals that were attainable
- Assisted challenging adults with activities of daily living; this included feeding, showering when needed, tooth brushing, toileting/diaper changing, etc...
- Financial management of participants' funds
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI05.2000
Skills
- Organization
- Patience
- Good Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Teamwork
- Advocate
- Attention to Detail
- Trainable
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptable
Phone
cell, 651-319-7502
Timeline
Lead Dog Handler
Puptown
09.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Dougherty Household
12.2010 - 09.2022
Program Director
Dungarvin
06.2007 - 12.2010
Mentor, Designated Coordinator
CCP-Meriwether Ventures
12.2006 - 06.2007
Family Services Manager
CCP-Family Services
10.2002 - 12.2006
Community Integration Specialist
Ranch Community Services
07.2000 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
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