Sophie Keita
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Brett Dinovi and Associates, LLC, excelling in staff management and stakeholder engagement. Expert in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and foster a positive workplace culture. Able to speak conversational French and Spanish. I am committed to mentoring teams and driving impactful results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Senior and Lead clinicians
Brett Dinovi and Associates, LLC
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
08.2021 - Current
- Analyze the behavior of the individual I am assigned to, in order to aid in applying appropriate behavioral interventions.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project goals with business objectives and priorities.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to drive company-wide strategic planning efforts.
- Mentored department heads on effective leadership practices and performance management techniques.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture and collaboration.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
Residential Counselor
PICL
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - Current
- Teach proper reactions to frustrating situations, social skills, and coping skills to adults who suffer from various mental illnesses.
- Observing and aiding residents in everyday chores such as cleaning, cooking, and hygienic duties.
- Maintaining a positive environment to reduce frustrations from those under my care.
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Organize group activities for teens and adults to encourage team building and social interactions among individuals with emotional disturbances.
- Teach proper reactions to frustrating situations, social skills, and coping skills to adults who suffer from various mental illnesses.
- Observing and aiding residents in everyday chores such as cleaning, cooking, and hygienic duties.
- Maintaining a positive environment to reduce frustrations from those under my care.
Classroom Aide
Wordsworth Academy
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 10.2017
- As a classroom aide, I worked with children and teens who struggled with emotional disturbances.
- I lead smaller educational groups for children who needed more support during a lesson.
- My priorities included, ensuring that all of the students under my care were educated in a safe and comfortable environment.
- Tracked their behavioral progress and assisted in writing their Individual educational plans.
- I helped children and teens utilize coping skills unique to their behavioral and emotional frustrations.
Education
Liberal arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA01.2026
high school diploma -
Parkway Center City
Philadelphia, PA01.2013
Skills
- Staff management
- Critical thinker
- Hard work ethic
- Creative
- Motivated
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance management
- French speaker
- Spanish speaker
References
- Ellen Quinn, Principal/Supervisor, Wordsworth Academy, 267-424-4173
- Rena Cameron, Lead Teacher/Supervisor, Wordsworth Academy, 610-659-0918
- Lawrence Gant, Supervisor, Woods Services, 484-353-9891
- Donald Haslam, Co-worker, Woods Services, 267-357-6011
- Rysheema Fisher, Co-worker, PICL, 267-816-1412
Certification
RBT- BACB certified
Timeline
Director of Senior and Lead clinicians
Brett Dinovi and Associates, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Residential Counselor
PICL
08.2020 - Current
Residential Counselor
Woods Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
Classroom Aide
Wordsworth Academy
08.2014 - 10.2017
Liberal arts -
Community College of Philadelphia
high school diploma -
Parkway Center City