Experience

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  Dept. of Social Services-Columbia,SC

  • Supervisor

    • 2007 - Present

    I currently hold this position. Initially spearheaded pilot program for determining eligibility for different aspects of child care assistance. Identified specific catagories of assistance and streamlined departments to work cohesively as one unit. Helped in developing permanent program that's currently implemented in all 46 counties in the state of South Carolina. Currently oversee eligibility unit specializing in foster and protective service child care assistance.

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  Department of Social Services

  • Program Asst./Human Services Specialist II

    • Oct 2007 - Present

    I supervised six employees in the eligibility department. The unit specialized in child care assistance for foster and child protective services child care. Worked directly with case managers in all 46 counties of South Carolina to ensure adherance to policy and federal regulations. I implemented changes in data entry programs to make them more streamlined. Successfully handled all personnel issues and approved all working times in SCEIS program, including annual and sick leave. Specialized in conflict resolution for all problematic child care cases. This included interaction with the providers, case managers and clients utilizing various sofware programs to gather facts, dates and all pertinent information to assist in resolution. Assisted in writing of policy as a member of the Policy Manual Commitee to adhere to government regulations in a "user friendly" manner.

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  American Red Cross

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

    Coordinated and supervised an average staff of 35 at all Fort Jackson donor activities. Received 35+ awards for outstanding performance, leadership and goal attainment including four awards from three Comanding Generals. Increased annual units of blood collected from 3,500 in 1999 to 13,500 in 2000, 18,000 in 2001 and 20,000 in 2002. A member of the Advisory Council at Fort Jackson briefing soldiers on various services available to them at Fort Jackson. Maintained quality relationships with key members of the military to ensure future success at American Red Cross activities and events on military installations.

  • Donor Recruitment Representative

    • 1998 - 2004

    Identified, developed and implemented strategic sales and marketing strategies to secure blood donor sponsers throughout the state of South Carolina. Led the coordination of logistical event planning, implemented training programs for donor groups and oversaw collection programs and activities to ensure goal attainment and quality service. Selected to serve as Military Account Representative in 1999. Developed and managed key military accounts such as Fort Jackson, Shaw AFB, McIntyre ARNB and McCrady Training Center. Ranked #1 in the Southeast Region for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004. Recipient of Circle of Excellence Award in 2003.