Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Amena Williams

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

True Self Recovery
Rogers, AR
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Implemented organizational plan with clear roles and responsibilities to enhance processes, maintain quality and enforce regulatory compliance.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated 50 plus staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Coordinated and implemented effective training for all staff.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
  • Created, maintained, and updated clinical related documents.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Worked with owners to developed SUD program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
  • Resolved client issues.
  • Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Dr. Paul's Behavioral Health Center
Eureka Springs, AR
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Facilitated Group Therapy Sessions.
  • Administered MCMI's and review with client.
  • Administered Biopsychosocial and ASI.
  • Developed Discharge and Aftercare Plan.
  • Charted client information including DAP Notes and Group notes.
  • Administered PHQ9.
  • Helped clients in regards to their "Problem List."
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed individual Master Treatment plan goals based on history and diagnosis.

Loan Assistant

First National Bank of North Arkansas
Berryville, AR
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Type new and extended Consumer, Agriculture, and Commercial Loans.
  • Processed Paid Notes.
  • Track and Reporting for Real Estate Proctor Insurance
  • Processed payments.
  • Processed File Maintenance Requests
  • Back up receptionist
  • Communicated with customers daily to request information and complete paperwork.
  • Worked with Loan Officer to create application profile in system and review key information at various stages within process.
  • Maintained compliance with Fair Lending Practices, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act guidelines, Truth in Lending Act requirements and bank policies.
  • Maintained correspondence and completed forms related to loans and closings.
  • Presented borrowers with information about repayment and terms of loans.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and answered questions from borrowers throughout loan process.

Substitute Teacher

PCMI Services
Berryville, AR
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.

Loan Operations

First National Bank of North Arkansas
Berryville, AR
10.2012 - 05.2017
  • File maintenance & monitoring.
  • Located and sent corrections on newly originated loans and renewals as well as monitoring their completions.
  • Provided customer care & service.
  • Back up receptionist
  • Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.

Assistant Office Manager

Berryville Ford
Berryville, AR
02.2009 - 10.2012
  • Accounts receivable/payable.
  • Processed payroll.
  • Maintained work & repair orders to ensure completion in a timely manner.
  • Processed customer applications to open credit accounts.
  • Social Media Administrator.
  • Advertisements & radio ad organizer.
  • Community events planner.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Effective liaison between customers and internal departments.
  • Monitored cash drawers and maintained adequate cash supply.

Education

Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing

NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, AR
10.2024

Associate of Arts -

North Arkansas College, Harrison, AR

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR
2024

High School Diploma -

Omaha High School, Omaha, AR
05.1998

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Client Service
  • Training and Development
  • Program Monitoring
  • Profit and Loss Statements
  • Performance Feedback
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Improve Policies
  • Staffing

Timeline

Executive Director - True Self Recovery
01.2020 - 11.2022
Substance Abuse Counselor - Dr. Paul's Behavioral Health Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Loan Assistant - First National Bank of North Arkansas
01.2018 - 09.2019
Substitute Teacher - PCMI Services
12.2017 - 05.2018
Loan Operations - First National Bank of North Arkansas
10.2012 - 05.2017
Assistant Office Manager - Berryville Ford
02.2009 - 10.2012
NorthWest Arkansas Community College - Certificate, Medical Coding And Billing
North Arkansas College - Associate of Arts,
John Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Omaha High School - High School Diploma,
Amena Williams