Kenita Perry-Bell

Current

• Independent Sales and Leadership Representative at Avon
• Site Director at SHOREKARE LLC. (formely known as Universal Health II)

Past

• Clinical Director at Countryside Healthcare Center

Education

• University of Illinois at Chicago
• Eastern Illinois University

Connections

57 connections

Industry

Mental Health Care

Websites

• Your Online Avon Store

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Summary

Experienced Social Work Administrator skilled in human relations and program management working in various capacities within the Social Service Sector. Populations serviced include mentally ill, substance abuse, geriatric, geriatric-psychiatric, and medical. Extensive knowledge of the DSM-IV, developing and formation of treatment plans, assessment and initial evaluations. Knowledgeable in staff recruitment and retention and experienced in staff supervision, training and development.

Goals:

After many years of working in various capacities in diverse professional settings, I am seeking to expand my knowledge base and establish new career goals by branching out into health care administration. Within my current position, I have gained valuable administration and human resources skills such as recruitment, orientation, supervision, bi-weekly payroll related activities, compiling new hire documentation including benefits, training staff on policies and procedures to improve overall company performance. I have worked successfully with executive management, corporate management and administrative teams. With my education and employment experiences, I have been able to handle progressive responsibilities including management, leadership, recruiting, program planning, and project management.

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Specialties:

Assessment, training and development, supervision, program planning, Facilitation and Implementation. strategic planning,leadership, management, cultural competency & diversity awareness, interpersonal communication

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Experience

• Independent Sales and Leadership Representative

  Avon

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AVP; Cosmetics industry)

  June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

  I am an erepresentative (www.youravon.com/kenitabell) where you can feel free to browse and shop products 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We have the mens catalog, outlet and inspirational catologs.

• Site Director

  SHOREKARE LLC. (formely known as Universal Health II)

  (Partnership; 11-50 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

  May 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

  Manage all aspects of psychiatric behavioral health program; facility management and day-to-day operations.
  Responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures; including but not limited to employee job descriptions, work rules, and crisis intervention.
  Oversee physical facility; ensure compliance, contact and direct vendors, order supplies, etc.
  Responsible for all public relations and marketing for facility.
  Established training programs for staff in regards to aspects of workplace performance, policies and procedures and professional development.
  Implemented programming for clients diagnosed with mental illness, substance abuse, dementia and alzheimer’s to increase client and nursing home satisfaction.

• Clinical Director

  Countryside Healthcare Center

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

  May 2002 — April 2006 (4 years)

  Directed all clinical operations and supervisees for Social Service/Mental Health Department and responsible for the Therapeutic Recreation Department to ensure proper running of groups and activities offered to provide residents with appropriate social skills, orientation and sensory stimulation.
  Apart of the Administration team within the facility and responsible for the management of all departments.
  Collected and analyzed data for Quality Improvement meeting.
  Provided trainings and professional development in-services.
  Collected and analyzed data for Quality Improvement meeting.
  Provided ongoing feedback and evaluation of staff performance to create a high level of efficiency within the department.

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Education

• University of Illinois at Chicago

  MSW , Social Work , 1999 — 2002

  Activities and Societies:

  National Association of Social Workers

• Eastern Illinois University

  B.S. , Family And Consumer Sciences , 1992 — 1996

Additional Information

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Websites:

• Your Online Avon Store

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Interests:

Managing, training, and development. Being an Independent Sales Representative (www.youravon.com/kenitabell)

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Groups:

National Association of Social Workers
National Association of Female Executives

•    Obama for America
•    National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
•    Eastern Illinois University Alumni

Kenita Perry-Bell’s Contact Settings

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