Program Coordinator Entry-Level

KARLA BURKMAN

Belleville, WV ***** 573-***-**** *****.*******@**.***

Hardworking and passionate job seeker, eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Dependability and Cooperation Excellent communication and care skills with customers, consumers, families, and collaborating

agencies.

Artbeat Coordinator/Program Coordinator, 08/2019 - 07/2023 Wood County Society – Parkersburg WV

Developed and maintained relationships with contracted coordinators to facilitate programming. Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility. Provided support to staff to assist in carrying out duties and programs successfully. Assisted Executive Director in continued development of current and new programming. Effective communication with all participants and family members receiving services. Product Specialist, 02/2018 - 10/2019

Hallmark – Various Contract Stores Around Parkersburg. Assisted customer with product

, Placed, maintained, and reset various contract stores' Hallmark product through visits to each site. Kept accurate logs of each sites' product.

Utilized computer system to aid in servicing sites. Parent Educator, 05/2001 - 01/2009

Parents As Teachers – Yankton, SD, And Maryville, MO Wrote funding grants to maintain and secure funding sources for the non-profit program. Kept accurate records and recorded accurate data necessary for adherence to National standards, as well as compliance with various funding sources.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Prepared various records and reports for monthly board meetings. Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.

Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.

Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions. Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs. Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.

Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.

Collaborated with school personnel, Child Protective Services and/or Social Services, and various other community resources on serving families to meet their needs. Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records. Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success. ICU Unit Secretary, 08/2000 - 05/2001

St. Luke's Hospital – Aberdeen SD

Received and accurately entered Physician orders for testing and procedures for each patient. Responsible for maintaining annd restocking of proper medical equipment necessary in each ICU room. Worked directly with patients and nurses, assisting nurses with basic care of patient. Answered and directed telephone calls to Intensive Care Unit. . Exceptional care service given to family members of ICU patients' families. BS : Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice

Northern State University - Aberdeen, SD

EDUCATION

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