ZOE BARKON
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Innovative change agent, problem solver, team leader and motivator. Empathetic with self-transparency and mature standards that exhorts personal development in others. Articulate and passionate communicator/trainer with abilities to teach and evaluate resources/materials needed for individual, department and company wide growth. Team oriented management style that enhances overall climate.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
03.2022 - Current
- Manage and supervise staff daily program operations, procedures and logistics of 30 bed facility
- Identify and correct program and resident obstacles efficiently
- Mentor and develop staff, future leaders and residents.
Facilities & Education Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Worked closely with Director and Business Manager to efficiently and cost effectively manage property
- Used range of disciplines and skills to manage operations, maintenance, inventory, building and grounds
- Motivated and instructed new students to rebuild hard skills in kitchen, housekeeping and maintenance
- Mentored five students using the Start Right Mentoring Program.
Assistant Education Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted Education Coordinator with overall success of Benton Academy
- Tracked, monitored and evaluated student progress
- Efficiently secured fundraising outreaches with perspective and established donors
- Represented the mission, values and success of the Hoving Home while presenting at choirs
- Triaged and assisted in addressing student needs, issues and conflicts.
Central Admissions Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- First point of contact for prospective students while influencing hope
- Interviewed, evaluated and tracked all intakes for the NY center
- Accumulated resources and contacts for accurate referrals
BERSWD-Benefits Eligibility & Referral Social Worker -Class D/ Assistant Director
Department of Transitional Assistance
01.2012 - 09.2017
- Opened two new local offices as Assistant to Director
- Developed and initiated program performance metrics for SNAP, EAEDC and TANF
- Trained and facilitated a state wide Business Process Redesign.
Executive Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Supervised, trained and disciplined staff of 10, evaluated performance
- Increased annual budget allocation by negotiating pricing with vendors
- Maintained beneficial relationships with stakeholders.
Education
Charis Bible School/ Seminary
Skills
- Over a decade of experience in Social & Human Services
- Client Management Software (BEACON, Sober Peer)
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Adobe Publisher
Timeline
Program Manager
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
03.2022 - Current
Facilities & Education Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
06.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Education Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
01.2020 - 06.2020
Central Admissions Coordinator
Hoving Home-(Multi Center Ministry)
01.2018 - 01.2020
BERSWD-Benefits Eligibility & Referral Social Worker -Class D/ Assistant Director
Department of Transitional Assistance
01.2012 - 09.2017
Executive Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
Charis Bible School/ Seminary