Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Carla D. Whitesell-Dahl
El Paso, Texas 79934
915-***-**** (H) 910-***-**** (C)
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:
M.A. Degree Human Resource Development - Webster University - Ft. Bliss,
Texas, 2011
B.A. Degree English - Greensboro College, 1989
Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP), American Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging and the University of North Texas - Denton,
Texas
North Carolina Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Mental Health First Aid and Basic Life Support Certification
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Full Time Graduate Student and Volunteer August 2009
- March 2011
Obtained Masters Degree in Human Resource Development. Objective was to
develop knowledge, skills and abilities that are relevant in a wide variety
of different human resources development settings and roles. Served as a
volunteer Family Readiness Group Leader (FRG) supported the battery
commander. Provided overall leadership for the FRG, and recruited and
trained volunteers. Acted as the FRG spokesperson, communicating family
members' concerns and ideas to the unit commander, and if needed to the
battalion level. Served in the role as a battalion representative to
brigade.
Prymak May 2010 - September 2010
5509-B West Friendly Avenue
Suite 304
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
Research Consultant: long term care and risk management related issues.
Consulted with the staff on the design of the webpage for the nursing home
resident evaluation Minimum Data Set 3.0 program, and contributed to the
writing of the organizations summer white paper.
Alliance On Aging
January 2008 - December 2008
2200 Garden Road
Monterey, California 93940
Interim Senior Employment Training Program Director:
Oversight of the program guidelines as directed by the federal sponsor and
the Alliance On Aging. Supervised the recruitment and placement of older,
eligible workers with non profit or governmental agencies, and provided
educational opportunities for seniors and host agency supervisors. Marketed
the program to civic organizations and church groups, and provided ongoing
community education.
CARF International September 2006 -
December 2009
4891 East Grant Road
Tucson, Arizona 85712-2704
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities- Continuing Care
Retirement Communities (CARF) Surveyor:
Conducted peer review survey of retirement communities completing the CARF-
CCAC process. Ensured compliance with applicable standards of resident
services, fiscal accountability and administrative procedures.
Twin Lakes Community August 1990 - November
2007
100 Wade Coble Drive
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
Independent Living Administrator: July 2002 - November
2007
Responsible for daily operation of a 500 resident senior community.
Primary responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and supervision of
staff, including: home care, nursing, activity, transportation, dietary,
social services, setting budget priorities, meeting with families and
residents to resolve issues of concern, crisis management, assisting
chaplain with grief support groups, and interfacing with contractors and
architect.
Assisted Living Director: January 1994 - July 2002
Responsible for the daily operation of a 40 bed unit specializing in the
health and welfare of senior citizens requiring outside assistance.
Primary responsibilities included the development of the assisted living
programs, policies and procedures, hiring and training of staff,
coordination of resident moves, initial sales and marketing of the
property.
Independent Living Social Services Director: October 1991 -
January 1994
Primary onsite social worker for 250 senior citizens in a continuing care
facility, coordinated admissions and transfers with the hospital,
residents, and the families. Acted as the crisis management contact
coordinator at the time of death or serious illness for residents and
families.
Independent Living Activity Director: August 1990 - October
1991
Developed and executed programs for the health, morale and welfare of 150
active senior adults, which included on and off campus activities on a
local and state wide level.
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