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Sandra Kennedy

Summary

Highly motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the community. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with families and community executives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator II/ Family Specialist

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
05.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
  • Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Motivated and directed staff to align operations with organizational mission using appropriate training initiatives and presentations.

Subsidy Case Manager

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Improved client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns or grievances in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated essential services for clients, resulting in improved overall well-being and selfsufficiency.
  • Strengthened relationships with community organizations to increase access to supportive resources for clients in need.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.

Research Aide/ Intake

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
06.2018 - 11.2021

research and evaluate applications to determine eligibility.

validate incoming data to check accuracy and integrity of information.

assist team by coordinating documentation and filings to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Daily operations of front desk duties, answer phones direct clients, order supplies and maintain the mail.


Education

Master of Arts - Executive Masters of Public Administration

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2025

Master of Arts - Childhood Studies

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
05.2023

Master of Arts - History

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2000

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Office Administration
  • Client Advocacy
  • Community Liaison
  • Resource Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Building
  • Eligibility Determination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer service experience
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Program Leadership
  • Dependability and Cooperation
  • Program Operations
  • Program Scheduling
  • Data Verification/ Entry
  • Event Supervision
  • Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Research Skills

Timeline

Program Coordinator II/ Family Specialist

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
05.2023 - Current

Subsidy Case Manager

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
11.2021 - 05.2023

Research Aide/ Intake

Rutgers Southern Regional CCR&R
06.2018 - 11.2021

Master of Arts - Executive Masters of Public Administration

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Master of Arts - Childhood Studies

Rutgers University

Master of Arts - History

Rowan University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Community College of Philadelphia
Sandra Kennedy