Alexis Stokes-Harrison
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs. Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development Coordinator
Kennedy Krieger Institute
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, fostering collaboration and consensus-building among key players in community development efforts.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff members ensuring continued capacity-building within the organization.
- Developed strategic plans outlining goals, objectives, and action steps for sustainable community growth.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to assess project outcomes and guide future decision-making processes.
- Initiated dialogues between diverse segments of the population promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging within the larger community context.
- Enhanced public engagement with targeted outreach strategies for diverse populations.
- Evaluated existing programs to identify areas for improvement and maximize impact on the community.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
Business owner
Bright Beginnings Childcare
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Owned and operated an in-home child daycare center for6-8 children
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children ages6 weeks to12 years
- Plan and carry out age-appropriate activities for a group of children
- Prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks while maintaining a professional and cordial relationships with parents
- Interact with families in a positive manner as well as provide helpful parenting information for parents
- Hire, train and supervise staff also created parent and employee handbooks
- Implement policies that kept business running smoothly
- Follow all of the policies and guidelines for Office of Childcare licensing requirements and received outstanding inspections and evaluations
- Handle business accounting; payroll, taxes and bookkeeping
Medication Aide
Infinity healthcare
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients
- Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications
- Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
- Record medication dosages and times
- Observe patients and document changes in their condition
- Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned
- Uphold all health and safety standards
- Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs
- All while being in the comfort of the patient’s home
- Helping maintain hospital bills, appointments, taking important calls, etc
- Providing the best customer service possible
Billing Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Maintained the highest levels of accuracy and patient confidentiality
- Quickly identified and resolved medical billing, coding and insurance discrepancies
- Responsible for cash management, supply ordering, and customer service relations
- Reviewed patient bills for accuracy and completeness and obtained any missing information
- Followed the guidelines and follow local, state or federal laws and regulations
- Posted payments to patient's accounts and verified medical insurance
- Researched and resolved denials and EOB rejections within standard billing cycle timeframe
- Arranged Medical files in numerical order and schedule appointments
Education
Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN99 Hours - Early Childhood Education
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD2019
Skills
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Community engagement
- Knowledgeable in apricot
- Community development
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Community education
Timeline
Community Development Coordinator
Kennedy Krieger Institute
02.2024 - Current
Business owner
Bright Beginnings Childcare
06.2020 - 01.2024
Medication Aide
Infinity healthcare
03.2019 - 01.2022
Billing Specialist
Johns Hopkins University
10.2016 - 02.2019
Social Work
Walden University
99 Hours - Early Childhood Education
The Community College of Baltimore County
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