Staff Management

JAMES KENNEDY

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**** ********** ********, ********, ** 30066

770-***-**** [home] 678-***-**** [cell]

Email: abj3tg@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A challenging career position in which I can establish myself as an

integral part of a team where there will be ample opportunities for

increasing levels of responsibility that will enable me to grow and

face new challenges, while at the same time, challenging others.

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Services Administration

December, 1999

Brevard Community College, Melbourne, Florida

Associates of Arts Degree in General Education

May, 1996

Continuing Education through Rockhurst University, Atlanta, Georgia

February, 2005 - June, 2006

Strengthening Your People Skills in the Workplace

Handling Difficult and Demanding Customers

How to Supervise Staff in the Residential Program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Shaw Industries Group Inc. Dalton, Ga

April, 2007 - June, 2010

Level III

I am responsible for sewing in of the carpet into the extrusion line.

To operate machinery that

applies a polymer backing to the carpet. Also to roll the carpet

unto a cylinder core in preparation

to be cut into carpet tiles by the cutters. I also operate forklifts

moving various materials around the

plant. I currently hold position of TC.

Fed Ex, Kennesaw, Ga September,

2006 - March, 2007

Package Handler

I was responsible for unloading trucks and placing the package on the

correct conveyor belt. I also scanned the package bar code in order to

presort the package, and place the package on the correct palate

according to zip code.

Devereux Georgia Treatment Network, Kennesaw, GA

December, 2001 - December, 2006

Shift Supervisor October,

2004 - December, 2006

I was responsible for the overall supervision of clients and staff. I

interacted with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. I

oversaw the operation of a safe and therapeutic environment for both

client and staff. Oversee and coordinate the program to ensure staff

and client accountability. I assumed the Program Coordinator's role

and responsibilities in his absence. Oversee the duties of each Direct

Care Professional, and provide trainings as needed. Utilize and

implement therapeutic interactions and de-escalation techniques. I

Had Knowledge of special treatment procedures and client rights.

Ensured that staff is located in appropriate areas at appropriate

times to provide maximum security. Ensure the appropriate monitoring

of all clients with increased attention given to special status

clients. Ensure proper investigations are conducted for each unusual

incident that occurs, and then meet with the Program Coordinator after

each incident. Provide all documentation, findings, supervisory

reviews, employee discipline forms, and corrective action plans.

Ensure appropriate documentation of client progress, incident fact

sheets, and the utilization of special treatment procedures.

Completed staff log daily, and had a comprehensive knowledge of

facility functioning, safety procedures, safety devices, and emergency

preparedness.

Direct Care Professional

December, 2001 - October, 2004

Instructing adolescent clients in daily living skills such as conflict

resolution, peer mediation, organizational skills, anger management,

dining etiquette, responsibility, interpersonal relationships, self-

discipline, respect, pride, compassion, integrity and money

management. I taught them to learn to cope with their issues,

concerns and behaviors in a positive manner, socially and emotionally,

through communication in group and individual settings. Implement

treatment team goals and assist client in learning how to set goals.

I progressed from a Direct Care Professional I to a Direct Care

Professional II. Began to supervise staff and uphold further

responsibilities. Train new staff, train staff on proper charting

procedures, attend and participate in treatment team, create and

maintain daily shift documentation, and attend various in-services to

further my knowledge in the psychiatric field.

Florida Irrigation Supply, Melbourne, FL

April, 2000 - March, 2001

Warehouse/Delivery Driver. Loaded irrigation products on the truck,

via forklift and delivered them to various job sites. I worked inside

the warehouse receiving and stocking the shelves, and inventory of all

merchandise. Reordering, and restock shelves when needed. Basic

logistics work in the warehouse. Fulfilled and prepared orders for

shipment. I received payments upon delivery, and performed general

custodial duties.

Mariner Health at Conway Lakes, Orlando, FL

Fall, 1999

Internship. Shadowed an administrator of a 120 bed facility to gain

overall knowledge on how the facility is managed, how the budget is

devised, and how each department within is operated. Also participated

in a peer review of another facility in preparation for a state

inspection, and attended various corporate conference meetings.

MISCELLANEOUS

Recipient of Outstanding Service Award (December, 2005)

Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word

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