Project Director

Posted on: 2008-02-01

ADRIENNE C. WALKER 7312 Terry Drive Knoxville, TN 37924 (865) 254-4166 Cell (865) 215-6875 W Email – [email protected] EMPLOYMENT AUG 2002-- City of Knoxville Senior Aides Program, Knoxville, TN PRESENT Project Director- Plan, organize, and direct operational activities of program; coordinate and monitor activities of aides, host agencies, work-sites and operating staff. Supervise 66 -100 participants and five operational staff- persons. Conduct performance appraisal of staff and review the same of host agencies. Prepare program budget, payroll; and monitor the financial status during the fiscal year. Interview and determine eligibility status of applicants for intake through working knowledge of federal regulations. Match interests and/or experience with available training sites to meet needs of host agencies and interests of participants. Perform job development activities to make job referrals for placement. Conduct agency meetings with participants on a monthly basis to make them aware of program changes and present speakers on relevant topics. Perform community outreach to make organizations and individuals aware of services the Senior Aides program offers. Handle complaints, conflicts, and disciplinary action to resolve issues of participants, general public and parent organization. Create, review and maintain records and reports of program; establish and maintain good working relations with clients, staff, supervisors, and the public. SEP 1996 – City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation, Knoxville, TN AUG 2002 Recreation Area Supervisor - Managed eight recreational facilities and their programs; supervised and directed 14 to 20 staff persons in the planning, organizing and implementation of recreational programs and activities. Traveled assigned area daily to obtain and deliver operational needs of the centers including supplies/equipment, repair/ maintenance and to check for proper operations. Maintained scheduling of staff; conducted performance evaluations, and handled disciplinary/corrective actions of staff and those attending the centers. Completed and maintained necessary records and reports on supplies, equipment, center needs and staff. SEP 1994 -- KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, KNOXVILLE, TN JUN 1996 Program Coordinator - Preventive Services CORPORATION Planned, organized, directed and coordinated all operational aspects of preventive service program activities for youth participants in a public housing agency. Supervised and directed the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical employees. Created, analyzed, and monitored updated grant materials, records and reports. Developed working relationships with employees and clients to generate confidence, respect, and dependability. Prepared and maintained necessary records and reports regarding program activities and personnel. JAN 1981 – DR. W. J. WALKER, JR., DMD, PC, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AUG 1994 Self- Employed Executive Associate - Performed office management functions, which included hiring, training, and scheduling of staff. Maintained office financial records to insure balance, daily deposits, processed payroll (compiled and tabulated working hours of staff for payment manually and/or by computer) taxes, billing, insurance claims (Medicaid & Third party), ordered supplies, and other office related duties as assigned. Maintained employee records, and provided information to doctor and CPA with regards to taxes, leave status, and W-2‘s. APR 1984 _ CSRA EMPLOYMENT& TRAINING CONSORTIUM, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA JUN 1988 Program Advisor – Performed individual assessments of applicants and clients to determine eligibility for available training programs which required knowledge of federal and state guidelines for equal opportunity in employment and training activities. Reviewed and analyzed program data and reports for preset program goals. Provided counseling and technical assistance to clients, service providers and training staff to maintain program. Conducted and monitored aptitude/vocational testing for service providers. Maintained records and reports on clients and program activities. DEC 1970 _ GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA DEC 1980 Counselor- Interviewed applicants and clients to determine employability, aptitude, abilities, and interests. Conducted evaluations, which required knowledge of federal and state guidelines for equal opportunity in employment and training activities. Provided personal counseling and technical assistance to clients (in solving problems, discipline, adjustment to organization, child care, transportation, etc.) Taught life skills classes to young adults and assisted with adult education training. Maintained records and reports on clients and applicants. Set up training/apprenticeship programs in rural and urban areas; analyzed and reviewed program data and reports for preset program goals. Coordinated plans and other assessment services in designing program enhancement activities. Was responsible for training and assignment of new personnel. Made reports for department head on upcoming work activities that require shifting of assigned staff or additional staff. Assumed managerial responsibilities in department head’s absence. Represented labor in conjunction with other social programs and offices. EDUCATION MAY 1993 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Master’s Degree in Administration; Focus in Health Services JUNE 1970 Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee B.A. Degree in Sociology References will be furnished upon request.