SHAWNORA GULLEY
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HUMAN SERVICES / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / HR
Innovative and dynamic professional with solid qualifications to
support a broad range of activities and responsibilities. Exceptional
organization and leadership skills coupled with a strong dedication to
service. Accustomed to working in demanding environments with the
ability to manage challenging situations effectively. Independent self-
starter able to work successfully with little or no direct
supervision. Adept at working effectively both independently and
collaboratively as part of a team in fast paced environments to
complete assigned tasks/projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills used to build rapport
and strong working relationships.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Case Management and Individual Counseling Government
Policies and Procedure
Human Resources and Personnel Management Team Training,
Development and Coaching
Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing Workload Work Effectively Under
Tight Deadlines
Complex Analysis and Analytical Thinking Written, Verbal and
Interviewing Skills
Regulatory Guidelines, Compliance and SOPs Psychology and Human
Behavior Analysis
EDUCATION:
Master's in Public Administration (May 2010)
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY (CGPA: 3.74)
Dual Specialization: Management and Operations and Human Resource
Management
Dean's List Recipient (2008-2010)
Inducted into Phi Alpha Alpha - MPA Honor Society (2010)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Jan 2001)
Hunter College, New York, NY
President of Hunter College Psychology Club (2000-2001)
PROFESSIONAL:
Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Families, New York,
NY
Case Planner (Foster Care) - October 2011-June 2012
Case Management and provision of goal directed counseling to a
caseload of a minimum of 12 families
Home based /office based and community based contacts to provide
counseling and advocacy
Progress Notes, FASP's (service plans) in CONNECTIONS (NYS database),
enter Contacts in PROMIS (NYC ACS Database) and other time related
material associated with the monitoring of a family
Family - Centered Group Work (i.e. Parenting Curriculum / Adolescent
Workshops) and participate in community outreach services
Facilitated and or/participated in Family Team Conferences
Collaborated with other agency and community support services
Assisteded in conducting internal audits and continuous quality improvement
activities within program
NYC Children's Services, New York, NY 10038
Case Manager for Foster Care and Preventive Services, April 2001-
September 2009
Case Manager with responsibility for General Foster Care Agencies and
Preventive Agencies
Case Management Auditor for Queens PINS Diversion Program
Supervised, assessed, and guided staff of approximately 20 contract
agency employees
Provided quality assurance to contract agencies through weekly record
auditing including IEP reviews, psycho-social reviews, progress notes,
home visits, school and court documents
Coordinated and hosted successful monthly team conferences with
families
Organized and presented training sessions to contract agency staff to
ensure maximum proficiency
Performed daily assessments regarding children and families as it
related to services and home safety
Properly handled highly sensitive information on a daily basis
Performed independently while completing assigned special projects
such as agency close downs.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook),
Access, ACS Connections and Promis