Patti Kenny
Corydon,IN
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record in developing and managing staff, budgets, and programs to drive organizational success. Over four years of executive-level experience and expertise in budgeting, leadership, mentoring, and training empower teams to achieve the organization's mission and program objectives. Recognized for enhancing public awareness of community-based programs in the addiction sector, a results-oriented approach consistently leads to impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Known for adaptability and a strong commitment to achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and inspirational leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Hickory Treatment Center
Corydon, IN
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Created a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance treatment programs and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to mentor staff and promote professional development.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
Administrative Assistant
Hickory Recovery Network
Corydon, IN
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence
- Managed physical and digital files monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing
- Documented and took note of staff vacation time, sick days and personal days to monitor attendance records
- Routed contracts, agreements, and invoices through proper signature process
- Monitored office equipment and managed smooth operation with preventive maintenance and repair work scheduling
- Conducted and initialized background checks for new hires and onboarding employees
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded to database
- Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices
- Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork
- Assisted with basic accounting functions by reconciling company credit card, petty cash and expense reports
- Coordinated employee recruitment, performance evaluation and termination activities.
Certified Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Corydon, IN
- Provided advice on strategies for minimizing taxes owed and maximizing refunds due.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy before submitting to the IRS.
- Developed working relationships with clients by providing proactive tax planning services.
- Explained technical tax concepts in easy-to-understand language for clients.
- Maintained records of all completed returns according to established procedures.
- Compiled data from various sources into a single document for submission to the IRS or other taxing authorities.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes related to preparing returns efficiently.
- Tracked progress of client returns throughout the entire process until completion.
- Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
- Communicated with federal and state tax agencies to obtain best resolution for clients.
Certified Dietary Manager
Chosen Healthcare at Corydon Nursing and Rehab
Corydon, IN
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines
- I run the day-to-day operations of the Kitchen in a long-term care facility
- Management of food service employees scheduling, payroll, hiring, employee relations and performance management.
Certified Dietary Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
Georgetown, IN
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Run the everyday operations of an 8 building facility with 78 residents
- Giving full attention to Managing my own time and the time of others
- Talking to others to convey information effectively
- Order and inventory groceries and supplies for 8 kitchens
- Managing a staff of over 20 daily
- Worked with great management team to keep residence and their families happy and satisfied
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly
- Worked with dietitians to set menus meeting overall patient needs, as well as implement specific dietary plans for individual patients
- Coordinated food inventory and maintained costs within budget guidelines
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality
- Determined root cause of performance trends and developed process improvement plans which targeted assurance in safety, health, quality and customer satisfaction.
Scheduling Manager/Supply Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
Georgetown, IN
- Reduced amount of employee overtime by effectively scheduling employees
- Recruited, managed and mentored CNA staff
- Interviewed, assisted with hiring and training new CNAS
- Addressed negative feedback immediately
- Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase employees satisfaction
- Conducted new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and helped with selecting applicants
- Reviewed federal and state laws to confirm and enforce company compliance
- Assisted with the bi-weekly payroll process
- Ordered all office materials and nursing supplies
- Made sure budgets were followed and an effective inventory system was followed
- Managed schedules of team of 115 personnel to keep shifts properly staffed
- Collaborated with outside vendors and served as central point of contact
- Utilized highly effective scheduling and interpersonal skills to cultivate and build professional relationships with company's management team.
Certified Dietary Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
Georgetown, IN
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet the nutritional needs of each resident
- Reviewed records and assessed the nutritional condition of at-risk residents, including those with unplanned weight changes
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus
- Coordinated nutrition care with other members of the health care team and delegated responsibilities
- Devised meal plans in line with patients age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices
- Calculated nutritional requirements and assessed the adequacy of diet and nutrition support
- Counseled patients regarding special dietary needs
- Ordered and maintained all groceries, Kitchen supplies and nutritional supplements
- Assisted with meal preparation when needed
- Trained and oriented all new staff on kitchen procedures and policies
- Trained, disciplined and motivated staff to give all residents and guests top-notch service
- Evaluated food production to check whether food was being made, portioned and handled correctly.
Education
DIETARY MANAGEMENT - Dietary Management
University of North Dakota
01.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY05.1990
Skills
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control
- Report Compilation
- Staff Management
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Compliance and Regulations
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Coaching and Counseling
- Business Administration
- Resident Satisfaction
Certification
- Certified Notary Public October 2028
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Certified Dietary Manager
Timeline
Executive Director
Hickory Treatment Center
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Hickory Recovery Network
03.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Dietary Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
12.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Dietary Manager
Chosen Healthcare at Corydon Nursing and Rehab
03.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Dietary Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
01.2012 - 03.2015
Certified Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
Scheduling Manager/Supply Manager
The Villas of Guerin Woods
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Meade County High School
DIETARY MANAGEMENT - Dietary Management
University of North Dakota