ALPHA B. KAMARA
213 Woodgreen Court, Claymont, DE 19703 Cell: 302-298-2458
Email: alphakamara8@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Mental Health Residential Advisor, my experience, skills, training, knowledge, and proven
ability to supervise/monitor activities of assigned client with emphasis being placed on any
identified problem areas, intervene as needed when problem behaviors are exhibited, maintain
records of service delivery noting progress and problem areas, and works collaboratively with all
team members to help develop the skills and techniques needed to integrate the client into
normalizing activities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 A deep commitment in inspiring and motivating others.
 Able to develop treatment plans and makes necessary modifications to fit each client’s
situation
 Utilized individual incentive and behavioral change programs consistent with organizational
policy.
 Maintained requisite data, logs and documentation.
 Provided one-on-one intervention to the child/adolescent and served as a mentor for them.
 Assisted the child in developing and participating in constructive activities.
 Attended treatment meetings.
 Ability to effectively communicate in a verbal and/or written manner.
 Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
 Ability to communicate with colleagues, parents/guardians, administrators, and others in a
courteous and professional manner.
 Ability to provide specific interventions to assist the child in developing age-appropriate
daily living skills, social and cultural interaction skills with his or her peer group, family and
other social groups or settings.
 Ability to present a professional appearance and manner.
 Ability to provide assistance in implementing alternative activities to redirect challenging
behaviors.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s in Accounting, Temple University
1988 – 1992
EMPLOYMENT:
Sidway Consultants, Philadelphia, PA
Jun 2011 – Present
Senior Accountant: Tax Accounting
 Assisted clients with all phases of bookkeeping and taxes, Filed state sales and uses tax and
payroll tax returns
 Prepared federal and PA state tax returns, estimates, and extensions for individuals,
partnerships, LLC, S corporations and C-corporations.
 Communicated clearly with clients during and all phases of the tax return process
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Demonstrated a strong commitment to deadline
American Water Corporation, Water Plant, New Jersey
Jan 2005 – Jan 2011
Senior Accountant: Fixed Asset & General Accounting
 Prepared and maintained accounting ledgers, journals, worksheets, schedules, financial
statements and reports, studies and analyses, as appropriate for O&M Projects.
 Assisted with the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes, including adjusting and
closing journal entries or in preparing budgets, financial statements and reports for the plant.
 Delivered timely and accurate accounting information to Corporate Accounting, Project
Managers, Regional O&M offices, and Business Manager for accounting, finance and tax
reporting purposes.
 Managed allocation, inter-plant billings and account reconciliation of the water plant. Analyzed
and resolved moderately complex data and report problems and researching problems.
 Resolved problems and responded to inquiries by collecting information and researching
problems, Budgeting, Lending Zone Forecast and preparation and support of the five year
business plan
 Trained and supervised junior staff members on accounting work practices.
 Contributed to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; support
the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascade and share knowledge and
information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across teams.
 Collaborate with plant management to accurately forecast and report on financial status.
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Consortium Mental Health (Program Counselor)
2000-2007
Provides monitoring and support to resident and focused on each person’s personal and treatment
goals.
Become familiar with relevant personal, social, and vocational data.
Observed and report to significant changes in residence mental and physical health.
Counseled residence to help them effectively deal with problems, values, responsibility and
relationships.
Recorded residence progress and significant events.
Performed other duties as assigned.
Benjamin Rush Center (Respite Project Specialist)
1990-2000
Developed relationships and collaborate with representatives in other agencies to support
individuals in attaining services such as housing, additional mental health care, psychiatric
medication, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.
Participated in daily debrief sessions, weekly supervision, department, agency wide and other
meetings, training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by supervisor;
Coordinated, prepared and maintained required charting and documentation in a timely and
thorough manner.