LaKeshia Fisher
JACKSONVILLE AR, 72076
ab1dcq@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
M.A. Clinical Psychology 2013
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR
B.A. Honors in Psychology 2008
Areas of Concentration: Social Justice and Psychology
Minor: Black Family Studies
Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA 2001
Area of Concentration: Psychology
Related Experience
Department of Human Services Arkansas State Hospital
June 2013- Present
Recreational Activity Leader II
Leads staff by establishing work plans, timeframes and/or deadlines, staff assignments, and resolving difficult or complex problems to
ensure accurate and effective application of policies, rules, or precedents and the achievement of project goals. Supervises, plans, and
organizes recreational activities by reserving vehicles and acquiring tickets for events, determining amount of staff needed, and
posting schedules of activities. Sets up recreational equipment for needed activities. Develops and/or modifies programs or games, as
necessary, to permit participation by disabled and/or restricted residents. Recruits, trains, coordinates, and monitors volunteers for
activities. Teaches physical education classes to residents, and coaches and organizes Special Olympic games. Monitors and
documents resident's behavior and progress during recreational activities. Inventories and checks recreational equipment to ensure
proper working order; maintains recreation rooms by spot cleaning and securing equipment. Drives various vehicles to transport
residents to and from recreational activities, including ballgames, restaurants, picnics, and other outings. Provides direction to
subordinates and processes employee time sheets, leave forms, and overtime, as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Department of Human Services Arkansas State Hospital
October 2012- June 2013
Behavioral Health Aide
Assists in the behavioral modification of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients and plans daily activities to meet individual
prescribed treatment plan objectives. Receives briefings on patient behavior or incidents from previous shift personnel, participates in
treatment planning meetings, documents observation of patient behavior in various circumstances, such as family visits, therapy, or
group activities and recommends modification of treatment plan to supervisor, physician, or case manager. Directs patients in activities
of daily living personal care skills, escorts patients to recreational activities, and instructs or assists in cleaning patients' living
quarters. Maintains and records patient behavioral observations and charts patients' progress toward individualized training goals.
Provide patients and families with support and instructions in areas of independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Methodist Family Health Little Rock, AR
August 2009- October 2009 Referral Counselor (Volunteer)
K. FIsher
Under the direction of the director of Assessment and Referral processed admissions into the hospital. Received incoming admission
inquiry calls, assessed patients for admission, and made appropriate referrals.
Centers of Little Rock Little Rock, AR
April 2008-June 2008 Activity Coordinator (Volunteer)
Planned and scheduled recreational activities, determined staff, vehicles, facilities, and equipment needs, and prepared and posted
schedule of events. Lead recreational activities, checked out equipment, taught and coached participants, monitor student behavior,
and resolves disputes. Developed and modified programs or games, as necessary, to permit participation by disabled or restricted
residents.
6th District Prosecuting Attorney's Office Little Rock, AR
January 2008-April 2008 Victim Witness Intern Coordinator
Duties included but were not limited to providing clerical support in the performance of daily routine office requirements as it relates
to the administration of victim witness cases. Composed requests for additional information to various courts, district and circuit,
payment centers, and central office.Performed the following duties in connection with scheduling cases for hearing: (a) preparation of
hearing itineraries, (b) makes necessary travel arrangements, and (c) completes Notice of Hearing with claimant's name, address, time
and date of hearing. Duties also included accompaniment to meetings and court proceedings, assistance with matters of restitution or
property recovery, referrals to other community services, and assistance in seeking reimbursement through the Arkansas Crime
Victims Reparations Board. Also responsible for making personal and telephone contact with victims, witnesses, other judicial
personnel and others who may have a right to information regarding hearings, status of cases, dates of decisions and other matters for
the purpose of explaining procedures or furnishing information. Maintained closed court cases, manuals, and other reference material.
BUSINESS RELATED EXPERIENCE
AT&T Customer Service AT&T
July 2009-October 2012 Tier 1 Technical Support
Duties include but are not limited to providing technical assistance to computer system users. Answering questions or resolving
computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. Also provide assistance concerning the use of
computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems, Other
related duties include Reading technical manuals, conferring with users, and conducting computer diagnostics to investigate and
resolve problems, Installing and performing minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or
installation specifications. Referring major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or Lead technicians for
service.
Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration
March 2008-July 2009 Transportation Security Officer
Serve as a screener for a diverse population of passengers. Responsible for also engaging passengers and informing them of travel
arrangements and security measures, also responsible for managing and inputting the alarm resolution reports in access of a 100
passengers per day.Responsible for securing the security checkpoint and executing the proper security measures. Responsible for also
performing various administrative and office automated functions at the local and national headquarters. Assist in inventory control for
the security department and also follow up with weekly reports with TSA headquarters and perform various time keeping duties.
Florist Transworld Deliveries Sherwood, Arkansas
November 2008-March 2009 Customer Service Representative
Duties include performing call center services 20 calls per hour to meet call center measures. Duties also include processing and
managing intake and orders for FTD products and services in access of 100 plus orders daily. Engaging and informing customers of
various company products and services. Responsible for working under time sensitive constraints and executing excessive sales
measures for FTD services. Utilize various office databases to develop and maintain client's orders. Responsible for providing
feedback to clients, managers, and supervisors upon request.Proficient in dealing with irate customers and insuring effective follow-up
for the products and services. Performing other clerical administrative and personal duties as assigned
K. FIsher
Lincoln University Lincoln, PA
January 2002-May 2002 Assistant Secretary to the Academic Affairs Vice President
Updated Administrative and Financial Records, Organized and arranged recreational programs, Scheduled fund-raisers
Responsible for filing monthly accounts of students budgets
West Chester County Hospital Chester County, PA
September 2001-January 2002 Receptionist and Information Associate
Typed regular correspondence letters to be transferred to different departments, Scheduled pre-admissions and check-ins for patients,
Processed insurance applications, Manufactured an alphabetical patient filing records system, Routed telephone calls
Distributed Mail
AWARDS
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MEMBERSHIPS
Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences
Meeting Of the Minds (Philosophy Club)
Psi Chi Honors Society (Psychology)