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Onekia Freeman

Pine Bluff,United States

Summary

Prolific connector of people, projects, and ideas. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Having 20+ years of experience in HR and state government practices with the State of Arkansas.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker (ACCN Division)

Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and developing intervention plans.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Promoted access to healthcare services for underprivileged populations through community outreach efforts.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.

Executive Assistant to the Director/HR Analyst

Arkansas Minority Health Commission
07.2019 - 03.2024
  • Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Promote public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
  • Created and implemented policies to evaluate new community service outreach projects for AMHC staff members, community partners.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Maintains daily schedule for Director, reviews incoming correspondences and prepare responses when necessary.
  • Compile and maintain administrative/confidential information and records.
  • Collaborated with Arkansas Department of Health HR department to evaluate labor needs and hiring patterns.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Drafted and formatted reports in alignment with data quality requirements.
  • Prepare graphs, spreadsheets and report data for Arkansas Minority Health Workforce Diversity Report and Scholarship.

Career Specialist/Community Outreach Coordinator

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
02.2012 - 07.2019
  • Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
  • Gave presentations at public gatherings, community events and school meetings.
  • Liaised with community members, business owners and officials to address current issues and find appropriate solutions for job placement and community service projects for offenders.
  • Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.
  • Assisted clients in locating low-cost housing, food, medical, and legal services.
  • Contacted GED coordinator to schedule clients for TABE testing, Reported pertinent information regarding parolees/probationers to court officials.
  • Addressed barriers with parolees/probationers who were unemployed.
  • Implemented agency's first Employment 101 course for staff and offenders.
  • Supervised 40 or more parolees/probationers and community helpers at assigned worksites.
  • Developed and promoted community empowerment. Prepared monthly report regarding parolees/probationers community service to court liaisons and probation officers.
  • Transported parolees/probationers to outside approved worksites to obtain GED/Work Readiness Certifications.
  • Facilitator for Cognitive Behavior Education (CBE) groups.
  • Served as a specimen courier for the agency. Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing.
  • Prepared specimens for in-house testing and for transport to off-site to reference laboratories.

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Warden

Arkansas Department of Community Corrections
08.2005 - 02.2012
  • Assistant to Warden/Deputy Warden, Greeted and directed visitors and callers.
  • Prepared agenda and materials for staff meetings.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
  • Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
  • Operated computerized timekeeping system, assist staff with payroll issues, notify staff of leave balances.
  • Served as interim personnel officer for two years: process employment applications by date stamping, maintain employee personnel files.
  • Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
  • Contacted visitation applicants by phone and in person to validate information.
  • Conducted reference checks, schedule representatives to orient employees regarding state benefits, verify employment, etc.

Document Examiner /Legal Secretary Assistant

Arkansas Department of Child Support Enforcement
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
  • Received and disbursed incoming mail.
  • Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.
  • Executed appropriate case action to locate absent parents.
  • Gathered information from custodial parents and documented case history in case management software.
  • Collaborated with social agencies in support of children due child support.
  • Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
  • Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
  • Oversaw child support cases, referring delinquent cases to other departments for appropriate enforcement.
  • Composed or prepared correspondence, case notes for domestic cases. Information was to investigators for review.
  • Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR

Technical Certificate: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration -

Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
05.2000

Skills

  • Talent management and staffing
  • Team leadership, training and development
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Program monitoring
  • Community outreach background
  • Informational materials
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Resource advocacy
  • Cross-Departmental Agency Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

Adult Mental Health First Aid USA

07/19/2023-07/19/2026

Timeline

Community Health Worker (ACCN Division)

Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Executive Assistant to the Director/HR Analyst

Arkansas Minority Health Commission
07.2019 - 03.2024

Career Specialist/Community Outreach Coordinator

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
02.2012 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Warden

Arkansas Department of Community Corrections
08.2005 - 02.2012

Document Examiner /Legal Secretary Assistant

Arkansas Department of Child Support Enforcement
08.2003 - 08.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

Southeast Arkansas College

Technical Certificate: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration -

Southeast Arkansas College

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