Valerie Snethen
Enid,OK
Summary
Proactive Area Agency on Aging Director with comprehensive experience in leadership, supervision, and program coordination. Skilled in strategic planning, team management, and building partnerships to enhance services for the elderly. Strong background in data entry, office management, and maintaining confidentiality, ensuring efficient operations and quality service delivery. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Agency on Aging Director
LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging
12.2013 - Current
- Provided leadership and advocacy on behalf of all older persons within the project service area.
- Supervised, coordinated, evaluated and monitored all other AAA staff and activities.
- Established measurable program objectives and priorities for implementation of the Area Plan in keeping with the objectives established by the Community Living, Aging and Protective Services program.
- Gathered, maintained and disseminated pertinent information on the elderly population within the project service area.
- Coordinated the activities of the AAA with other agencies involved in delivery of services for the aging and pooled available resources of public and private agencies in order to strengthen or initiate new services for the aging population.
- Provided training and technical assistance to Title III project staff under the Area Plan on a regular basis.
SCSEP Coordinator
NODA / OEDA
07.1999 - 12.2013
- Recruited participants for the SCSEP Title V job placement program, in 13 counties and obtained required data on each person; determined and certified eligibility.
- Recruited Host Agencies, non-profit and governmental agencies, for job placement involving subsidized and unsubsidized employment for participants; explained program guidelines and negotiated contract including setting fee and seeking in-kind contributions. Gathered and entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Assisted participants in seeking and working out job placements; referred to host agencies; contacted agencies to discuss and identify work to fit unique abilities, interests and skills of participant; negotiated and rotated placements to best fit each participant.
- Monitored participants’ progress; contacted enrollees to review their plans and progress; coached on job keeping skills; and updated files and drafted reports.
- Assisted participants in navigating and accessing other community and government agency services to address varied needs that may have interfered with employment and training.
Office Assistant / Proofreader
Braudrick Printery
09.1988 - 06.1999
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Reviewed and proofread written materials ensuring they were free from grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Relationship Building
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service Management
Timeline
Area Agency on Aging Director
LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging
12.2013 - Current
SCSEP Coordinator
NODA / OEDA
07.1999 - 12.2013
Office Assistant / Proofreader
Braudrick Printery
09.1988 - 06.1999
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