Experience

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  Chimes, Inc.

  • Essex, Maryland

  • Program Supervisor

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
    • Essex, Maryland

    Lead a staff of 25 + direct support professionals who support developmentally intellectual and physical disabled individuals in their development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. Ensure that staff’s performance met the COMAR regulations. Recruited into the role of establishing a Supported Employment Program for individuals to work in the community. Created in-house training programs to prepare individuals to integrate into the community.• Manage the day to day operations of both Day Program and Supported Employment ensuring that activities are provided and quality of work is evaluated for individuals with developmental disabilities.• Hire, manage, supervise, train, and develop Direct Support Professionals.• Coordinated services needed and monitor quality of care and progress towards goals.• Established timelines for IP annual meetings while partnering with the individuals and their families to determine their goals, strengths and needs. • Successfully trained and placed 12 Job Coaches to work with individuals on 12 work sites at various businesses in the community with annual contract renewals.

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  Primerica Financial Services

  • Glen Burnie, Md

  • Personal Financial Analyst

    • Jul 2003 - Dec 2011
    • Glen Burnie, Md

    Conducted weekly seminars and workshops on financial planning for businesses to assist and enhance employee’s retirement, estate planning, life insurance plans and other financial needs. Prepared strategic current and future financial plans to increase wealth as much as 25% for some clients. • Developed comprehensive financial plans to accomplish goals such a purchasing a home, vacation, car, etc.

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  Avaya

  • Linthicum, MD

  • Project Manager

    • Oct 1998 - Jul 2003
    • Linthicum, MD

    Led, planned, executed, monitored, and controlled more than13 multiple projects simultaneously with 98% closure on time and under budget meeting the customer’s expectations with a team of highly skilled professionals. Projects budgeted from $20K to 1.5 million. Evaluated outcomes and instituted immediate change order procedures reduced budget and closures losses. Established and maintained working relationships with clients, vendors and internal partnerships.