To Whom It May Concern:

Every organization needs a strong, self-sufficient individual capable of performing the task at hand. If given the opportunity, I could become the asset that your company has been looking.

Attached you will find a host of qualifications that will demonstrate my ability to execute any position effectively, be it foreign or common knowledge, all while maintaining a smile and a positive attitude despite obstacles that may arise (please refer to the “Qualifications” section of the resume).

I can be reached via the contacts provided. Please feel free to leave a message should I be unavailable.

Thank you in advance and I look forward to your reply.

Regards,

Keish McClendon

Keish N. McClendon

PO Box 4301

Marietta, GA 30061

816-***-****

ac0zgg@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

2016-present (PRN) International Academy Douglasville, GA

Lead and Substitute Teacher/Business Consultant

Instructor of Montessori education for 12:1 ratio classroom (ages 5-12)

Creation, execution, and monitoring of daily lesson plans in conjunction with Montessori principles

Coordinating and overseeing enrollment/open house/after school program

Direct reporting to Head Director regarding strengths/areas of improvement for all three metro locations

Personal business and marketing consulting for the Head Director

2015-2015 Comfort Community Center Marietta, GA

Direct Support Worker

1:1 and classroom work with individuals with mental/physical limitations

Creation and execution of daily lesson plans designed to stimulate the mind/body

Identifying needs of individuals outside of structural paradigm to ensure pleasure/recreational fulfillment

Daily progress notes reflecting activities/lesson plans implemented

Transporting clients to/from outings in an effort to integrate into the community

Weekly correspondence with parents/group home staff regarding strides/concerns of population

(CURRENTLY LAID OFF DUE TO DOWNSIZING)

2014-2015 ResCare, Inc Smyrna, GA

Direct Care Staff

Operating a group home for physically/mentally disabled consumers

Overseeing day to day operations (cooking, cleaning, administering of medication, etc)

Verbal/written communication of progress/concerns with other staff; creation/execution of treatment plans

Ensuring consumers work towards attaining daily/weekly/monthly personal goals

Scheduling of group activities and outings and documenting said events

Investigator of outreach services to enhance the quality of life for consumers

Collaboration with various staff members within and outside of the organization

2011-2014 ReDiscover Substance Abuse Services Kansas City, MO

Receptionist/Administrative Duties

Scheduling appointments for mental health/substance abuse clients

Filing/clerical/technical support

Medical Records requests

Obtaining benefits/referral information from insurance companies

Interaction with numerous doctors’ offices/nurse practitioners/hospitals

(PRN/REMOTE ACCESS POSITION)

2007-2009 Spofford Kansas City, MO

Family Resource Specialist

Contracted worker-Symington Accelerated Elementary (Hickman Mills) and Grandview Middle

Educating and assisting families in connecting with outreach programs

Health and Wellness Training

Mentoring/1:1 triage for identified at-risk youth

Creating of weekly social skills groups for grades K-5

S.A.F.E. (Student and Family Empowerment) Team Coordinator

Scheduling, organizing, facilitating, and minute-taking for bi-monthly S.A.F.E. meetings

Instrumental in establishing and maintaining positive relationships between staff and parents

McClendon

2006-2007 Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) Independence, MO

Family Support Services Case Manager

Practicing strength-based case management by way of providing in-home services to Jackson Co. residents

Assistance in securing safe and appropriate housing (domestic violence shelters/low income)

Health and Wellness Training; HIV prevention/treatment

Assistance/guidance of semester volunteers/interns

Educating and assisting families in connecting with outreach programs

Educating parents on infant/child development and Love and Logic parenting principles

Providing information on program services to new mothers in local hospital birthing unit

Accompanying/monitoring/advocating clients involved in Family Drug Court/DSS

Facilitator/Marketing of weekly family support group-PACT (Parents and Children Together)

School-based SAFE program presenter/marketing (“Boss of My Body”/good touch-bad touch presentations)

2004-2006 ReDiscover Substance Abuse Services Kansas City, MO

Community Support Worker

Providing strength-based case management by connecting clients with outreach programs beneficial to daily living

Educating clients on community resources available

Health and Wellness Training; HIV prevention/treatment

Facilitating informative classes related to mental health/substance abuse

Minute taking during weekly staff meetings

Monitoring clients as they investigate and implement basic life skills

Accompanying/monitoring/advocating clients involved in Family Drug Court/DSS

Assisting in securing safe and appropriate housing

Collaboration with domestic violence shelters/low income housing as part of relapse prevention

Weekly monitor of clients in assistant living program

Advocating for mental health clients

Specialist in women and children’s services

EDUCATION

2011-present Texas Southern University Houston, TX

Master’s in Public Administration

1998-2003 University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

QUALIFICATIONS

---Computer-related skills in:

All Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Radweb

Groupwise

Medisoft

Profiler

HealthNet Portal

Anasazi Medical Database

EmoMed

---Considerable attendance record

---Experience in both public and private school settings

---Previous years of managerial experience/marketing/proficient at multi-tasking

---Seasoned in high-volume facilities

---Successful interacting with diverse populations (i.e. racial, cultural, mentally/physically disabled, social-economical)

---Administrative Assistance experience in high call volume office (2000-2004) for physician and attorney

---Specializing in education/non-for-profit sector

---Strong oral/written skills; ability to type 85 wpm

McClendon

---Foreign language/study abroad experience (Francophone; Rio De Janeiro and Salvador Bahia, Brazil)

---Flexible

---Fast learner

---Creative

---Driven

ASPIRATIONS

-To further administrative and leadership skills, as well as exposure in the community, thus gaining the experience necessary to become a knowledgeable businesswoman and future entrepreneur

REQUESTED SALARY

---Negotiable

AVAILABLE START DATE

---Immediately; Full or Part Time employment welcomed; relocation and career change welcomed

*REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

*revised 1/2017

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