HARRY J. PARKS
**** ****** ****, ******, ******* 34109
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~ Management Professional in Healthcare Administration ~
Conscientious, detail-oriented professional with wide-ranging, diverse
experience in managing business/financial operations and concierge
services within the healthcare field. Leads organizations to further their
mission and goals while building relationships with community groups and
other non-profits. Influential communicator and community contributor as a
highly recognized volunteer for civic service and community safety.
Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in recruitment, training,
motivation, and staff development. Demonstrates quantifiable achievements
and expertise in providing leadership and supervision with individuals and
teams at cross-functional levels. Well educated individual earning a
bachelor's degree, three master's degrees, and an Educational Specialist
Degree. Holds five certificates in Emergency Response, Guardianship, and
Financial Planning. Retains three Florida licenses in Insurance, Real
Estate, and Community Association Management.
___________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Guardianship Services, LLC, Naples, FL
OWNER / OPERATIONS MANAGER
01/2010 - Present
? Conduct concierge services for adults and individuals with disabilities
? Lead the Care Plan Team consisting of representatives from nursing,
social services, nutrition, and activities
? Meet quarterly to review progress and efficacy of comprehensive goals of
seniors in assisted living facilities
? Visit weekly with administrators, support staff, and clients
? Chair the financial planning team, overseeing a portfolio of investments
? Offer and perform additional services (bookkeeping, real estate,
insurance, and daily need requirements)
Law Offices of Parks and Bennett, Naples, FL
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
11/01/01 - 12/31/09
(Promoted from Office Manager to Director of Administration in 01/ 2004)
? Led law firm reorganization with new direction, aligning organizational
structure, staffing, and budget priorities
? Initiated and participated in telecommunication services, office
equipment, computer technology, and property
management
? As mediator/supervisor, reorganized the collection business, receiving
special recognition for superior results
? Created a new company for client needs, Guardianship Services, LLC,
resulting in increased revenues and
improved law firm services
? Served as Managing Broker for The Gulf Realty Company, LLC, instrumental
in achieving additional revenues
Sylvan Learning Center, Cumming, GA
CENTER DIRECTOR
06/01/00 - 10/31/01
? Supervised, trained, and evaluated a staff of 28 full / part-time
employees, and managed business operations
with a $400,000 annual budget
? Monitored and tracked the center's performance revenues and expenses,
and collected fees
? Implemented recruitment procedures for senior and subordinate staff,
organized position descriptions,
solicitations for employment, and staffing retention policies
? Maintained relationships with community and local organizations and
awarded Rotarian of the Year
Lanier Technical Institute, Cumming, GA
EVENING PROGRAMS TECHNICIAN
04/01/99 - 05/31/00
? Promoted to full-time Evening Programs Administrator (from Part-time
Weekend Administrator in 03/1999)
overseeing 15 instructors and staff
? Served as Administrator on Duty for admissions, financial aid, and
security
? Conducted intake and testing of students for educational programs,
individual advising, and career counseling
? Taught Personal Psychology class that prepared students in appropriate
skills for the workforce
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? Acted as liaison with agencies, county, and state for scholarships,
student organizations, and college fairs
? Gained special recognition from Georgia Department of Technical & Adult
Education as Outstanding Advisor
Hidden Lake Academy, Dahlonega, GA
COUNSELOR
11/01/98 -
03/31/99
? Led individual and group Therapeutic Counseling for students at college
preparatory boarding school
? Counseled on self-esteem, depression, substance abuse, learning
disabilities, self-injurious behavior, Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, emotional difficulties, and poor
academic achievement
____________________________________ EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Management Degree (Human Resources)
Hodges University, Naples, FL
Educational Specialist Degree (Guidance Education)
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
Master of Education Degree (Guidance & Counseling)
Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree (History & Government)
Norwich University, Northfield, VT
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree (Social Studies)
Norwich University, Northfield, VT
_____________________ CERTIFICATES, DESIGNATIONS, & LICENSES
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National Incident Management System, (FEMA Certificate), North Naples Fire
District, Naples, FL, 2011
Community Emergency Response Team Training, (FEMA Certificate-NNFD),
Naples, FL, 2008
Financial Planning Program, (Certificate), International College, Naples,
FL, 2004
Professional Guardianship Training, (Certificate), Edison College, Ft.
Myers, FL, 2003
Chartered Senior Financial Planner (Designation), Association of Chartered
Senior Financial Planners, West
Palm Beach, FL, 2006
Insurance, (Life, Health, & Variable Annuity, FL license), 2011
Real Estate Broker (FL license), 2011
Community Association Manager (FL license), 2011
____________________________ COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
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Captain, Community Emergency Response Team 2011, North Naples Fire
District, Naples, FL
President-Elect 2011, Treasurer 2010, Director 2005 - 2009, Secretary 2004,
Program Chair 2003,
Naples/Pelican Bay Rotary Club, Naples, FL
Interact Chair 2008 - 2009, Rotary International District 6960, Naples, FL
President 2009, Vice President 2008, Orchards Homeowners Association,
Naples, FL
President 2004, Vice President 2003, Collier Legal Support Professionals,
Naples, FL
Charter President 2001 - 2002, Rotary Club of Lanier/Forsyth, Cumming, GA
Director of Vocational Service 2000, Program Chairman 1999, Rotary Club of
South Forsyth, Cumming, GA
____________________________________ AWARDS
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President's Citation Award, Rotary Club of Pelican Bay, 2007, Naples, FL
Rotarian of the Year Award, Rotary Club of Lanier/Forsyth, 2001, Cumming,
GA
Student Council Advisor Award, Lanier Technical Institute, 2000, Cumming,
GA
Recruitment Ambassador Award, Lanier Technical Institute, 1999, Cumming, GA
Outstanding Advisor Award, Georgia Department of Technical & Adult
Education, 1999, Atlanta, GA
Distinguished Service Citation Award, Rotary Club of South Forsyth 1998,
Cumming, GA