Experience

ACH Child & Family Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Work

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Contractor

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020



Larna Powell

• Greater San Diego Area

• Project Manager/Analyst

  • Apr 2013 - Sep 2020

  Acted as Subject Matter Expert while conducting Nuclear Safety Culture Program Assessment to identify areas for improvement or programmatic issues. Analyzed division performance data and performed cognitive trending to identify performance gaps in support of the Division Management Review process. Acted as Subject Matter Expert while conducting Nuclear Safety Culture Program Assessment to identify areas for improvement or programmatic issues. Analyzed division performance data and performed cognitive trending to identify performance gaps in support of the Division Management Review process.



Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservatorship Specialist

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

  ● Maintained compliance with federal and state policy regarding child welfare for children and families involved in conservatorship programs. ● Advise representatives in court hearings and trials, presented cases and testified for department regarding child and/or family circumstances. ● Built and maintained relationships with Child Protective agencies, judicial officials, law enforcement officials, legal resources, medical professionals, and other community resources. ● Evaluated and analyzed family dynamics and provided recommendations of services for parent, child an extended families to support best outcome for child and family. ● On emergency call 24/7 to respond to department requests for child safety/protection issues; regional travel required. Show less



Texas Health & Human Services Commission

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Texas Works Advisor

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  ● Interviewed applicants and recipients in person or by inbound or outbound telephone calls to obtain pertinent financial and personal information to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs. ● Processed benefits based on eligibility in accordance with state and federal regulations and established procedures, guidelines and timeframes for SNAP (Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Show less



Edison International

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• CORRECTIVE ACTION & ROOT CAUSE EVALUATOR

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2013

  • Served as primary division root cause evaluator and coordinator for the Corrective Action Program • Mentored evaluators and management sponsors/owners in producing quality cause evaluations. Mentored department employees on use of the CAP databases, tools, procedures, and expectations.• Conducted Low Level Error Investigations, Cause Evaluations and Human Performance Review Boards.• Provided input for lessons-learned from a review of division performance on CAP related NNs, metrics, trend codes, and CAP product reviews for the organization.• Lead Site Recognition Program database, scheduled team meetings, conferred with managers and recognition team for approval and distribution of awards. Show less

• Division Assessment Coordinator

  • Nov 2007 - Apr 2013

  • Lead and coordinated site inspection conducted by federal regulators with site team members and industry peers.• Scheduled over 400 personnel with 24-hour notice for focus group interviews with team assessors with minor impact to operations, maintenance, security training and schedules. Mitigated conflicts by working with department designees to schedule holdovers and in-early personnel. NRC noted the evaluation was smoothly run in comparison to other sites and I received a bonus for my efforts.• Facilitated coordination of Follow up Independent Safety Culture Evaluation - Focus group interview scheduling, procurement, cross-divisional collaboration.• Developed and maintained matrix for recommended actions from evaluation; divisional collaboration to address areas of concern.• Conducted industry benchmarking to define and implement an informal benchmarking process, communicate process to the Senior Leadership Team division personnel and reinforce expectations.• Identified program deficiencies and opportunities for improvement regarding the implementation of Nuclear Energy Institute 09-07 initiative for safety culture monitoring.• Acted as Subject Matter Expert while conducting Nuclear Safety Culture Program Assessment to identify areas for improvement or programmatic issues. Analyzed division performance data and performed cognitive trending to identify performance gaps in support of the Division Management Review process.• Collaborated in a cross-divisional effort and lead workshops to provide direction on cognitive trending, MRM conduct and behavioral expectations to improve leadership engagement and personnel accountability. Show less

• Analyst

  • 2007 - 2013

  SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATION, San Clemente, California 2010-2013 BUSINESS ANALYST - Nuclear Safety Culture Division • Evaluated and interpreted data and indicators to identify improvement opportunities.• Advised departmental management on appropriate indicators and statistical analysis to optimally manage business.• Provided support and research in benchmarks, industry best practices, and external improvement initiatives to assist departments in efficiently managing improvement efforts.• Established and implemented procedural manuals for initial training Nuclear Energy Institute initiative, the nuclear industry wide process for data collection and analysis of nuclear safety culture. Executed data collection and analysis of nuclear safety culture. Developed a procedural manual and executed the training for station participants. • Provided independent, analytical solutions to detailed transactions.• Maintained and Administered station NEI 09-07 database in ORACLE and assumed role of facilitator as requested.• Handled large scope projects and applied knowledge to critically evaluate data and provide accurate analysis for queries and projects. • Provided formal and informal training to managers/staff in interpretation of analysis and reports.• Developed and managed detailed reports and data sets as required to manage nuclear site culture and operations with a goal of evaluating performance.• Maintained current understanding and expertise with industry regulators and cohorts to contribute to analysis and continuous improvement efforts.• Actively participated on committees and improvement teams as appropriate to assist in achieving goals as related to data analysis, cause evaluations, and improvement initiatives. Show less

• Office Assistant

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2010

  •Supported Corporate Document Management (CDM) and their support staff of a Nuclear Power Generating Station. Administrative Assistant to Material Site Support Division, Procurement Engineering and Supply Chain Managers and 80 support staff members.•Coordinated workflow completion of projects, research, recommended and implemented appropriate courses of action on administrative matters.•Provided support to special projects or assignments and maintained confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information, such as Personal Development Plans and Labor Grievances.•Regularly attended and participated in Curriculum Review Committee and Training Advisory Committee to record meeting minutes and to report current action status. Proficient in maintaining T-Week program across Business units from procuring product, product receipt and final placement. Developed Supply Chain Staff Outage and Duty Rotation Roster and distributed across Business units. Effectively coordinated Vendor Outage Schedules. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Specialist

  • Oct 1985 - Oct 1991