Alexis O'Farrell, CSP
General Assistance Case Manager / Community Outreach at Orland Township- Claim this Profile
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Cindy Tanis
Alexis is always extremely dependable, organized, punctual and very reliable. Alexis has the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, enjoys a challenge and has demonstrated the ability to adapt in today’s changing job market. Alexis is extremely good at establishing rapport and long-term relationships. It was a pleasure to work with Alexis; she was a great team player and always contributed excellent ideas. Alexis is a self-starter, very professional and someone that you could truly trust to get the job done.
Cindy Tanis
Alexis is always extremely dependable, organized, punctual and very reliable. Alexis has the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, enjoys a challenge and has demonstrated the ability to adapt in today’s changing job market. Alexis is extremely good at establishing rapport and long-term relationships. It was a pleasure to work with Alexis; she was a great team player and always contributed excellent ideas. Alexis is a self-starter, very professional and someone that you could truly trust to get the job done.
Cindy Tanis
Alexis is always extremely dependable, organized, punctual and very reliable. Alexis has the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, enjoys a challenge and has demonstrated the ability to adapt in today’s changing job market. Alexis is extremely good at establishing rapport and long-term relationships. It was a pleasure to work with Alexis; she was a great team player and always contributed excellent ideas. Alexis is a self-starter, very professional and someone that you could truly trust to get the job done.
Cindy Tanis
Alexis is always extremely dependable, organized, punctual and very reliable. Alexis has the ability to handle a multitude of tasks, enjoys a challenge and has demonstrated the ability to adapt in today’s changing job market. Alexis is extremely good at establishing rapport and long-term relationships. It was a pleasure to work with Alexis; she was a great team player and always contributed excellent ideas. Alexis is a self-starter, very professional and someone that you could truly trust to get the job done.
Credentials
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GATI Certified
Maxine E Schultz General Assistance Training InstituteMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CSP - Certified Staffing Professional
American Staffing AssociationJan, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Orland Township
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Assistance Case Manager / Community Outreach
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Feb 2018 - Present
Case manager in the General Assistance Office overseeing grants and determining eligibility for those who may be in need of hardship assistance and reside within the boundaries of Orland Township and its 100,000 residents. Managing General Assistance recipients on a monthly basis while offering employment guidance; referring out to other local resources; and coordinating community work programs. Also collaborate with neighboring townships and programs to best assist our residents. Provide community outreach services while networking with other governmental agencies and non-profits to best assist clients' needs. Implemented Community Work Program for its General Assistance recipients; brought in new disbursement programs; created career and employment library for residents; while revamping all compliance documentation for assistance programs. Currently serve as Board Secretary of the Township Officials of Cook County Caseworkers Division; Salvation Army Service Extension Volunteer; Benefits Outreach team member; Deputy Registrar; Senior Health Insurance Counselor (SHIP); and have received my certification from TOI General Assistance Training Institute in 2018. Show less
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Davis Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR & Compliance Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Feb 2018
My responsibilities included working in the Finance & Administration department in the areas of Unemployment Compensation Insurance, documentation and sales correspondence, coordinating client-specific data reporting, and HR/compliance documentation for family-owned staffing firm which employees 2000+ employees annually in the South Suburban Chicago areas/NW Indiana for over 55 years. My responsibilities included working in the Finance & Administration department in the areas of Unemployment Compensation Insurance, documentation and sales correspondence, coordinating client-specific data reporting, and HR/compliance documentation for family-owned staffing firm which employees 2000+ employees annually in the South Suburban Chicago areas/NW Indiana for over 55 years.
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Davis Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staffing Supervisor / Branch Manager / Administration
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Jun 1995 - Oct 2003
Responsible for Workers' Compensation for family-owned staffing firm which employs 2000+ employees annually. Handled claim filing, management, insurance auditing, and compliance. Also handled company's relationship marketing program, outgoing client correspondence and writing of proposals, human resource duties, purchasing, and administration coordination while assisting the President. Also recruited, screened, interviewed, evaluated, hired, counseled, and terminated temporary employees for dedicated clients while maintaining strong client relationships. Branch duties included monitoring gross profit margins, annual budgets for that branch, and meeting client cost objectives. Show less
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Retail Apparel Group, Ltd. (Dots)
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Greater Chicago Area
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Store Manager / District Store Trainer
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Jun 1993 - Jun 1995
Responsible for all aspects of complete women's clothing store operations which included customer service, merchandising, staffing, inventory / shrink, team building, and recruitment. Spent six weeks in Milwaukee district to staff and rebuild entire Wisconsin district. In 1994, the city of Hodgkins saw the highest increase of crime in the greater Chicago area, however during that same year, I was successful in decreasing shrink by 80% while increasing sales by 10% in Hodgkins location. Responsible for all aspects of complete women's clothing store operations which included customer service, merchandising, staffing, inventory / shrink, team building, and recruitment. Spent six weeks in Milwaukee district to staff and rebuild entire Wisconsin district. In 1994, the city of Hodgkins saw the highest increase of crime in the greater Chicago area, however during that same year, I was successful in decreasing shrink by 80% while increasing sales by 10% in Hodgkins location.
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Phar-Mor, Inc.
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Greater Chicago Area
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Cash Office Manager
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Jun 1989 - Jun 1994
Responsible for all facets of customer service: accounting, inventory control, computer cash reports/cash sheets, prepared schedules, calculated projections and statistics, interviewed/hired employees, and supervised entire front-end operations. Responsible for all facets of customer service: accounting, inventory control, computer cash reports/cash sheets, prepared schedules, calculated projections and statistics, interviewed/hired employees, and supervised entire front-end operations.
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Education
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Prairie State College
Business Administration and Management, General
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