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Rashida Walker

@rashidawalker

Experienced professional with 20+ years of human and social service. Entrepreneurial spirit ready to assist companies success and challenges.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a position where my eclectic skilled background is valued—where I can apply adaptability, strong organization, and people-first support to help clients succeed in care and employment.

I’m a caring, adaptable service professional with experience supporting clients through strict standards for patient care and support. At Caring Solutions, I completed administration work for over 6 clients, administered medication on strict schedules, prepared meals per dietary guidelines, and kept thorough case files while monitoring progress and updating needed changes.

I also bring a strong employment-focused background as an Employment Specialist/Advisor, building trusting relationships and connecting individuals with job development and vocational opportunities, especially those with mental health needs, disabilities, or other underrepresented groups. Earlier roles and ownership shaped my operational leadership—running daily business activities, recruiting and supervising teams, managing budgets and accounts, conducting audits and reports, and coordinating discharge planning and community resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Service Specialist

Current

Caring Solutions

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 5 months)

Completed administration and paperwork for 6+ clients, followed patient care standards, administered medication per schedule, and maintained accurate case files while monitoring program budgets and client progress.

Patient Care Support Case Management Dietary Meal Preparation MS Office

Employment Specialist

ParaQuad

Mar 2020 - Feb 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Built trusting relationships with job seekers, helped clients understand workplace rights, and connected individuals to job development and vocational opportunities, including those with mental health needs or disabilities.

Workforce Development Workplace Rights Guidance Client Relationship Management Disability Support Mental Health Support

Small Business Owner

The Corner Bodega

Mar 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 9 months)

Obtained key start-up funding, recruited and hired personnel, and improved inventory, sales reporting, distribution, and product upgrades to streamline operations and grow revenue. Managed POS transactions, register balancing and bank deposits, staff scheduling, and daily purchasing, inventory control, merchandising, and product distribution.

Inventory Management Sales Reporting Hiring Staff Scheduling Merchandising Process Improvement

Operations Program Lead

Help at HME

Apr 2008 - Oct 2017 (9 years 6 months)

Managed program operations within budget, coordinated community resources, created program activities, and facilitated conferences between organizations and clients. Oversaw financial activities including payroll, billing, accounts payable/receivable, and quarterly/yearly audits, while maintaining client records and linking clients to partner agencies for additional services.

Program Operations Budgeting & Forecasting Payroll Audit Coordination Accounts Payable Receivable