Shawneequa Shephard
Denton,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking Assistant Director generates high-quality work. Leverages tenacious approach and strong attention to detail to drive success. Service-oriented and performance-driven with excellent organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Facilitator/Direct Support Professional
F.R.E.E. Project
Denton, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated group activities in a safe, supportive environment.
- Maintained accurate records of program attendance and outcomes.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors among participants.
- Established positive relationships with community partners to expand programming opportunities.
- Coordinated volunteer resources within the organization's programs.
- Led small groups focused on navigating the CPS/DPSS system.
- Provided feedback on progress to parents and guardians of participants.
- Modeled positive attitudes and choices for program participants to improve behaviors.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure successful program delivery.
- Monitored progress towards achievement of course objectives and goals.
Professional Life Coach
Up Against All Odds
Denton, TX
05.2010 - Current
- Ensured that services were provided in a timely manner while also meeting the highest standards of quality.
- Advised clients on how to create healthy boundaries in relationships with others.
- Developed customized action plans for individual clients based on their unique needs and objectives.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect between coach and client during every interaction.
- Utilized various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when appropriate.
- Encouraged clients to take ownership of their decisions through active listening and questioning techniques.
- Built meaningful relationships with each client by providing ongoing encouragement throughout the coaching process.
- Facilitated group workshops to help participants learn new skills and strategies to improve their lives.
- Assisted clients in developing positive self-talk techniques that enhance motivation and confidence.
- Fostered strong connections with community resources that could provide additional support for the client's journey towards success.
- Provided feedback to clients regarding progress made during each session.
- Provided one-on-one life coaching sessions to clients, helping them identify and achieve personal goals.
- Created a safe, supportive environment for clients to share openly about their challenges and experiences.
- Helped clients identify goals, obstacles and strategies for attaining greater fulfillment.
- Helped clients set weekly goals and plan how to accomplish objectives.
- Assisted clients in navigating crisis and traumatic and difficult situations and provided methods to improve familial and professional relationships.
- Led group sessions and encouraged discussion to improve results for individuals.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
Direct Care Worker
Youth Bridge
Fayetteville, AR
05.2004 - 12.2009
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Monitored client visitation, progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Post University
Waterbury, CT03-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Intergrative Health Studies
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe, AZ05-2010
Skills
- Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Meeting Facilitation
- Creative Direction
- Crisis Management
Timeline
Program Facilitator/Direct Support Professional
F.R.E.E. Project
05.2021 - Current
Professional Life Coach
Up Against All Odds
05.2010 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Youth Bridge
05.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - Intergrative Health Studies
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Similar Profiles
Memory KundaMemory Kunda
Supervisor at F.R.E.E WomanSupervisor at F.R.E.E Woman
Ankiambom Nkesa NkesaAnkiambom Nkesa Nkesa
Project Manager at Project Management Capstone: Acme Health Innovations Marketing Application Development Project. Courtesy Coursera IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate CourseProject Manager at Project Management Capstone: Acme Health Innovations Marketing Application Development Project. Courtesy Coursera IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate Course
Sameer KumarSameer Kumar
Cloud Engineer at TATA Consultancy Services | Project: GE Aerospace - AWS Migration ProjectCloud Engineer at TATA Consultancy Services | Project: GE Aerospace - AWS Migration Project