August **** to December 2014
January 2012 to July 2012
January 2007 to October 2010
August 2002 to September 2005
Yvonne S. Poitier
Professional Summary
Administrative professional looking for a position that will use my skills sets, while contributing to company vision and mission.
Skill Highlights
Administrative Support
AR/AP
Career Coaching
Data Entry
Orientation
On boarding
Accomplishments
Advocated for students who had developmental and intellectual disabilities; to develop through learning and hands on training.
Created opportunities for students to explore, career and school interests. Offered referrals and guidance to individuals who needed social services, to access counseling, employment, and housing.
Professional Experience
San Gabriel Crisis Center-Blue Bonnet Trails Recovery Counselor Intern-ACC
Georgetown, TX
Trained to teach cognitive behavior, cannabis treatment, & relaxation therapy to clients. Trained how to facilitate support groups for parents, who had teens abusing illegal substances. Trained to detect signs of suicidal tendencies.
Taught signs of triggers, to prevent relapsing during treatment. Presented prevention topics on smoking cessation, in the community. LIfe Steps Council On Alcohol & Drugs
Counselor Intern-ACC
Round Rock, TX
Trained to give assessments via SASSI, to detect signs of substance abuse in adults. Observed content & delivery modules for treatment classes to adults for DWI violations. Researched effects of child abuse & chronic illnesses, in adults. Joined stake-holders coalition, to problem solve underage drinking. Volunteered at Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center.
Key Staff
HR-Administrative Assistant
Austin, TX
Set-up interviews; Process applications, I-9's, Drug Screenings, Background checks; distribute pay-roll checks; job descriptions per work site, perform quarterly awards; and other HR duties as needed. Round Rock ISD
Job Coach
Round Rock, TX
Processed applications; recruited employers; carved out jobs; filed reports; document task analysis, assisted with ACC & FAFSA applications.
Provided job searching, work ethic principles, and college preparation to students, with multiple disabilities.
Marketed programs, analyzed data, assembled & organized orientations, delivered progress reports, attended team & staff development meetings. Advocated for each student based on ADA & FAPE in accordance with district policies. Pflugerville ISD
Educational Assistant
Pflugerville, TX
Provided classroom management skills, proper use of adaptive equipment, and reported daily task analysis for students with multiple disabilities. 2800 Sunrise Road, Round Rock, TX 78665 - 512-***-**** (H) - **************@****.*** October 2001 to July 2002
May 1991 to January 1995
2015
December 1987 to September 1990
Provided support to Speech, Occupational, & Physical Therapist to enhance students independence.
Bridged the gap between student populations, by including special needs students in regular school activities.
Dept. Of State Health Services
Automated Benefits Specialist
Austin, TX
Interviewed SSI/RSDI applicants for public assistance. Recorded personal financial/budget data to determine eligibility. Referred clients to agencies for housing, transportation, & other resources. Documented policies & procedures per case, as stated in administrative rules. Decreased fraudulent cases, by thorough investigation of eligibility based on state policies & procedures.
DARS-Criss Cole
Residential Manager
Austin, TX
Provided admin support to staff & consumers who were blind/visually impaired. Taught clients Independent Living Skills with budgeting, mobility, personal management, vocational training, transportation, & recreational activities. Monitored safety & security of facility, administered minor medical procedures as directed by Staff Nurse in compliance with state policies & procedures. Learned hand-over-hand sign-language to communicate with Deaf/Blind population. Education and Training
Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science: Human Services
Austin, TX, USA
Addiction Recovery
Military Experience
U.S. Army
Material Control & Accounting Specialist
Riverside, CA
stock records, inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports. automated and manual accounting.
Honorable Discharge
Skills
ADA, adaptive equipment, administrative, admin support, budgeting, budget, content, delivery, financial, management skills, Meetings, policies, Project Management, Rehabilitation, Reporting, safety, sign-language, Speech, SSI, staff development, task analysis, therapy, transportation Community Service
Career Coach
AAU Team-Parent Helper
At Risk-Youth Worker
Senior-Support Worker
Additional Information
Temporary Jobs:
Adecco - Data Entry: 3 months
TPI Staffing - Hostess: 2 years
Financial Corp. Of America - Deb Collector: 9 months Dell Corporation - Computer Sales: 3 months