Timothy Hopkins

Timothy Hopkins 220 Barberry Lane Mexico MO--Qualifications Summary Professional experience working in fast-paced environments demanding strong, organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills. Trustworthy, ethical, and discreet, committed to excellence. Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels. Detail oriented and resourceful in completing projects; able to multi-task effectively. Capabilities include:                Access Accounting Contracts & Compliance Computer Operations Enterprise Excel Filing & Data Archiving Grant Writing Outlook Power Point Problem Solving Public Speaking Research Share Point Word Processing & Typing Experience Highlights Support Coordinator at Audrain Developmental Disability Services (2012 – Present)  Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all consumers with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses including: o Intake assessment o Benefit assessment o Goal setting o Long-term case plan development o Weekly case plan development o Research funding sources o Progress monitoring o Individual money management o Tenant education o Job search assistance o Encourage consumer engagement within the community o Advocacy and referrals.          Maintain a caseload of 35- 40 families Meet with consumers weekly, bi-weekly and quarterly Follow-up with consumers and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral. Input accurate and complete data for all contacts with clients into agency and state databases. Ensure that all documents submitted on behalf of a client are valid. Inspect agency facilities (ISLs, Group Homes, Day Programs, etc) Conduct outreach to neighborhood schools. Provide all required documentation in a timely manner including client follow-up Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested. Program Coordinator University of Missouri - Missouri College Advising Corps (Summer 2011) Coordinate the college adviser selection and hiring process, with ultimate oversight by the executive director  Supervise college advisers (e.g., supervising advisers, ongoing communication with partner schools, routine reports, resolution of performance issues)  Address daily issues that relate to college advisers’ ability to fulfill the role and meet service deliverables Training Responsibilities:  Plan and deliver pre-service and in-service training, equipping college advisers to best serve students, taking into consideration the unique needs of each school and regional cluster  Identify and encourage college adviser participation in professional development opportunities  Develop and secure college planning resources of assistance to college advisers Collaboration/Partnership Responsibilities:  Develop and cultivate collaborative relationships with partner site administrators and site supervisors  Assist the executive director in developing partnerships in communities where we have college advisers  Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other access providers working in partner schools and regions served by Missouri College Advising Corps Data and Outcomes Responsibilities:  Monitor college advisers’ use of internal data tracking systems designed by and enacted at both the national and program level  Analyze outcomes data and prepare reports demonstrating program impact, assisting the executive director in overall and ongoing assessment of the program Research Associate II/ Federal Grant Administrator – Missouri Department of Higher Education -)  Administer and manage the $2.5 million budget for the Federal College Access Challenge Grant  Recruit prospective public and private organizations for the Federal College Access Challenge Grant  Respond to queries concerning state and federal legislation  Develop a request for proposal for organizations and schools  Develop Federal Grant applications  Develop Federal Annual Performance Reports  Collaborate with university, non-profit and state administrators  Coordinate and develop external review teams of secondary and postsecondary representatives to review grant proposals  Conduct presentations at state high schools, non-profit and corporate organizations  Audit non-profit and university recipients of the College Access Challenge Grant  Assist in grant writing Program Specialist – Missouri Department of Higher Education -)  Addressed outstanding student loan discharge, forgiveness issues and complaints against contracted agencies.  Evaluated performance and overseen day-to-day operations of collection agencies that contracted with the Missouri Department of Higher Education.  Overseen collection and management of defaulted student loan portfolio guaranteed by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.  Assisted Compliance Reviewers with collection agency audits.  Tested MDHE Servicer (American Student Assistance) Route Manager - Schwan's Food Services (2006)  Managed a route consisting of 500-700 customers.  Increased route sales and consistently made new customers.  Cultivated relationships with customers from various regions  Performed basic accounting Community Support Specialist – Burrell Behavior Health (Formerly known as University Behavioral Health Youth Clinic) (2005)  Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while preserving strict confidentiality.  Maintained a caseload of 12 families and orchestrated contact with schools and counseling services.  Conducted client & family interviews to elicit necessary information for registration, accurate client services, and assist medical professionals in the treatment process. Direct Support Professional – Boone County Family Support Services & NBA WoodHaven -)      Performed support functions for supervisors at three mental health facilities. Coordinated and managed multiple projects. Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate, up-to-date confidential client files. Assisted with general accounting functions: maintained log books and client's personal accounts. Investigated and resolved disputes between residents at a 14 member residential program. Assisted in training new employees. Employment History Direct Support Professional, Boone County Family Resources, Columbia, MO Direct Support Professional, Wood haven Learning Center, Columbia, MO Community Support Specialist, University Behav.Health Services, Columbia, MO Program Specialist, Missouri Department of Higher Education, Jefferson City MO Research Associate II/ Federal Grant Administrator, Missouri Department of Higher Education, Jefferson City MO Program Coordinator - Missouri College Advising Corps, University of Missouri - Columbia Education & Training Lincoln University -) Bachelor of Arts: Psychology University of MO-Columbia -) Master of Education Central Methodist University -) Community Involvement Partner with Feed the Children Central MO Food Bank Helps Center References: DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D. Director of Access Initiatives Special Assistant to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Division of Enrollment Management University of Missouri 217 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211-Phone:- Fax:- Kathy Love Public Information Officer Missouri Department of Higher Education 205 Jefferson St. P.O. Box 1469 Jefferson City, MO 65109-Phone:- Fax:- Wayne Roberts Owner and Manager of Dairy Queen and Mexico Cinema Theaters 400 Harvard St. Mexico MO 65265 Phone:-