Carrie Panos

Experience

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  River Valley Chemicals

  Jan 1990 - Sept 1996

  Office Manager

  Managed office staff and workflow to the plant and customers.Coordinated shipments to customers and made sure material was on hand as needed.Stayed abreast of Hazmat Rules and Regulations and made sure trucks met CFR Regulations. Implemented Automated Inventory System reducing physical inventories from monthly to bi-annual and set up minimum levels of report for purchasing to re-order. Created bills of lading, Material Safety Data Sheets, drum label, and distributed placards. Handled Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Changed the office from manual paperwork system to computer generated ones, giving the company a savings greater than 50k per year.Managed the computer network and implemented all new software. Show less

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  Architectural Cast Stone

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  Operations Manager

  Overseen all ongoing projects on a large scale and developed reporting systems.Project Managed Precast Concrete Projects - (Millennium Park Chicago, Downtown Halsted, Randolph,Roosevelt Planters) Implemented P3 and Expedition Program for Project Management Team.Aligned Staff Schedules, Priorities to deliver High-end Customer Service and Delivery of Finished Product.Tracked Resources, Staff Requirements, and Hired Customer Service personnel.Developed, Wrote and Implemented New Procedures for growing Precast Manufacturer.Implemented QA and Production Tracking System.Executed environmentally safe water distribution system and equipment requirements.Managed Local Area Network, Help Desk, Hardware & Software Upgrades and Implementation.Managed all outside services for telephones and computer systems.Installed a fully functional LAN, CPU’s, Software, Exchange, Microsoft Servers and 30+ workstations through growth of Wide Area Network. Show less

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  Worth Outreach Services

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Owner

  Provided Outreach Services (transportation) to NICASA clients in the North Chicago area. Staffed 3 additional people until contract was discontinued due to funding cuts for social services.

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  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2012

  Case Aid II-H

  Shelter for woman with children coming from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Oversee the shelters day to day operations. Assist clients in restoring basic to long term needs while promoting life long stability. Refer to appropriate services and connect to ongoing support services.

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  Lake County Housing Authority

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Family Self Sufficiency Manager

  The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program of Lake County Housing Authority is an employment and savings incentive program. As the Case Manager, I provide aggressive but empowering case management services for low-income families utilizing Section 8. The case management services are complete when maintaining employment and financial independence are both achieved. Independence is sought out as the client has overcome the core barriers and established a firm foundation. The clients and I work to develop an in-depth service plan for a 5 year period covering goals for Housing, Family, Personal Interest, Education, Financial and Building an Escrow Account! The escrow savings account grows as the client grows in their employment success. As the family pays an increased rental amount, the excess amount from where they started paying rent goes directly into an escrow account. To date my most successful client was able to save $32 K and is currently purchasing her first home. Families do not have to give up their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher if they are not living above the fair market rent but the goal is to bring the families to a place where hope is real and being successful is within reach, regardless of race, gender, background, demographics any barriers a person might face. Show less

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  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

  Case Manager HAP

  Work directly with Department of Children and Family Service's (DCFS) families with primary goal of stabilizing clients housing. Focus on financial education, budgeting, outstanding debt, employment, transportation, childcare and fair housing matters. Each client receives an individualized service plan, assessment, referrals and ongoing assistance where supports are unavailable. Advocate and support families using strengths, achievements and willingness to move past current barriers. Manage all Lake County families referred directly from DCFS. Position requires ability to work with local housing authorities, knowledge of HUD requirements, policies and the insight on appealing cases previously denied. Currently overturn 90% of denials when appealed. Outreach with other providers to insure famines are offered avenue to overcome lack of housing. Reporting, billing and vast amount of documentation is required to comply with Grant. Since taking on this service the state awarded a substantial increase to this position while similar grants were unpaid or no longer awarded. Show less

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  Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Internship

  • Working knowledge of gender identity with variations, providing ongoing support and coping mechanisms. Provided routine groups on grief, substance abuse and building self-esteem.• Continual application of ethics, standards, values and commitments to servicing the agency/population.Supported Management and Social Work Practices in the commitment to social work values. A team player in ensuring clients and the agency received professional conduct from staff. • Participate in planning outcomes, services plans and ensuring a safe, strength based social service model.• Effectively took on roles while positions were understaffed for case management. • Attended and support group outings.• Continued relationship through volunteering and being a support person for existing and new clients• Completed research project on HIV/AIDS – The concerted efforts for a cure. Show less

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  Life Worth Giving, LLC

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2020

  Company Owner
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  Legacy Reentry Foundation, NFP

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2023

  Director Training and Development
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  MAXIMUM HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC

  Aug 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Cook County Public Health Project and Program Management. Support Leadership, Committees and Specialized Groups overseeing all project management aspects of initiatives. Train and educate staff of public health and health care facilities. Strong emphasis in social services and improving the public health.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2024 - now

  Project Management Consultant