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
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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:-