George Morkos ac2obi@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** ****** *** **********, FL 33763 727-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Highly dynamic, results-oriented, and a motivated social services educated professional. Proven experience and a record of reliability, responsibility and experience. Possesses strong priority and analytical skills; capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions. Hardworking, energetic, flexible, and adapts easily to change. Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to problems. Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to help establish, achieve, and surpass set goals through effective case management techniques.

Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Excellent communication and organizational skills; accustomed to working in fast-paced environments with the key ability to maintain relationships.

Work Ethic and Professionalism – Solid professional standards; maintains focus on achieving bottom-line results for clients and other volunteers while providing outstanding case management.

Problem Solving – Proven ability to develop creative and innovative solutions for client challenges; successfully counsels and manages client change for improved performance and greater efficiency.

Effective Communication Skills – Adept in public and client relations, counseling, case management, diversity awareness, conflict management, and volunteer mentoring as well as interventions.

Language skills – Native in Arabic with fluency in all Dialects (Level 5 on the ILR scale)

Fluent in English (level 4 on the ILR scale)

Education

University of South Florida Tampa, FL

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

St. Petersburg Junior College St. Petersburg, FL

Associates Degree in Science

Relevant Experience

Self employed Clearwater

Real Estate purchase refurbishment and resale 2013-current

Mission Essential Personnel Afghanistan

Linguist 2011 – 2013

St. Mary's Church Clearwater, FL

Care Management - Volunteer 2005 – 2011

Established goals and objectives for individual cases and implemented activities to accomplish set goals.

Participated in 1-on-1 counseling sessions with church members experiencing various stressors.

Attended to the daily needs of clients as well as fostered increased independence and self-determination.

Provided timely information to other health care providers concerning specific client issues and needs.

Responsibilities included documenting progress, goals, and objectives to assist and support clients.

Youth Advocate - Volunteer

Worked with adolescents and their families to establish and make progress towards individual goals.

Planned activities for church members to help them develop and improve on appropriate social skills.

Met with community youth to organize and conduct recreational programs after school and on weekends.

Professional Experience

Real Estate investment Tampa Bay

Purchase refurbishment and resale 2013-current

Mission essential personnel Afghanistan

translator/interpreter and psychological analyst 2011-2013

S.M. Retail Group Clearwater, FL

Operations Manager 2003 – 2010

Provided expertise in operations management and property management for convenient store chain.

Responsibilities included scheduling property maintenance and equipment leasing for a chain of stores.

Maintained records of sales, permits issued, property availability and maintenance, and operating costs.

Determined staffing levels and requirements; interviewed, hired, and trained newly hired employees.

Provided outstanding time management for employees, and created innovative retail sales initiatives.

Responsibilities included overall employee and operations management of multiple retail stores.

Supervised the training and employee development to reduce turnover and enhance performance.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

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