Kanna Curtis
San Pedro
Summary
Experienced Program Supervisor with proven leadership abilities, adept at motivating and supporting diverse teams to deliver high-quality care. Compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping individuals overcome homelessness, mental health challenges, and substance use issues. Skilled in active listening, trust-building, and guiding clients through complex and stressful situations with empathy and respect. Passionate about empowering individuals to believe in themselves, achieve personal growth, and reach their fullest potential. Highly experienced working with clients of all ages-including children, teens, adults, and the elderly-providing guidance, crisis intervention, and supportive services to those in need.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Supervisor
Volunteers of America
Los Angeles
01.2022 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Women's Shelter of Long Beach
Long Beach
01.2020 - Current
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Self Employed
San Pedro
02.2020 - Current
Field Supervisor
Census 2020
Inglewood
02.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Life Coach
Self Employed
San Pedro
08.2019 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Long Beach
11.2011 - 12.2018
Internship
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
San Pedro
09.2015 - 12.2015
Internship
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
San Pedro
04.2017 - 07.2017
Bookkeeper
Wellington Signs and Graphics
San Pedro
06.2007 - 02.2010
Corporate Credit Accounting
Ajilon Finance Staffing Agency
Torrance
05.2005 - 06.2007
Collection Agent
American Agencies
Torrance
10.1998 - 05.2005
Education
Masters - Psychology, with an Emphasis in Life Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2020
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services/Child and Family Services
University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate of Completion - Mental Health and Wellness
Grand Canyon University
Graduate Certificate of Completion - Life Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- Experience working with homeless and housing instability
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Community building
- Self-motivation
- Behavior management
- Behavior modification
- Goal setting encouragement
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric setting
- Customer service
- De-escalation skills
- Group facilitation
- Presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Knowledge of chemical dependency issues
- Task completion
- Deadline management
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Certification
- 40- Hours of Domestic Violence Advocate
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Valid TB Clearance
- Supervised Visitation Provider
- Improving Life Outcomes for Children: The Child Welfare
- Understanding & Managing Behaviors : Anger, Anguish, Fear and Anxiety
- Turning Children's Trauma Into Triumph
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Volunteers of America
01.2022 - Current
Supervised Visitation Monitor
Self Employed
02.2020 - Current
Field Supervisor
Census 2020
02.2020 - 10.2020
Lead Case Manager
Women's Shelter of Long Beach
01.2020 - Current
Certified Life Coach
Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
Internship
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
04.2017 - 07.2017
Internship
Harbor Interfaith Shelter
09.2015 - 12.2015
Patient Care Assistant
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2018
Bookkeeper
Wellington Signs and Graphics
06.2007 - 02.2010
Corporate Credit Accounting
Ajilon Finance Staffing Agency
05.2005 - 06.2007
Collection Agent
American Agencies
10.1998 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Services/Child and Family Services
University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate of Completion - Mental Health and Wellness
Grand Canyon University
Graduate Certificate of Completion - Life Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Masters - Psychology, with an Emphasis in Life Coaching
Grand Canyon University