MARGUERITTE L.

PARKER
3824 Patterson Avenue, Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207
(240) 606-6460email: margueritteparker@yahoo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Administrative Management position that will enable me to enhance my
educational and professional skills.

EDUCATION
B.A. Human Development, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
A.S. Physical Education, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 A seasoned and high-performance Human Services professional with 20-plus years of
experience in the field, including current responsibilities as Director of Residential Services
for a nonprofit, community-based DDA/ Mental Health Program.
 Strong background in Human Services Management, including program planning and
implementation, budget management, policy and procedures development, staff management,
problem solving and conflict resolution; grant reviewer for federal and state proposals and
county regulatory compliance.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director of Residential Services, Creative Options, Inc., Middle River, MD 2007–2010
Residential Program Director, Prologue Inc., Pikesville, MD 2001–2006
Regional HOPWA Coordinator, Maryland Center for Community Development, Baltimore, MD 1997–2000
Community Developer II, Dept. of Family Services, Hyattsville, MD 1994–1997
Housing Specialist, Community Connections, Washington, DC 1992–1993
Rehabilitation Counselor, The Social Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Alexandria, VA 1989–1992
Teacher Assistant 1:1, Ivymount School, Rockville, MD 1987–1989
Residential Case Manager, VESTA, Inc., College Park, MD 1986–1987
Program Supervisor, Holy Angels Nursery, Belmont, NC 1985–1986

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Implemented strategic planning with nonprofit organizations, housing developers, and other
agencies to create permanent housing units for persons living with HIV/AIDS and other
disabilities.
 Supervised personnel, including training, evaluations, and professional development.
 Worked creatively with community and professional groups, lending result yielding support.
 Conducted and/or participated in staff and house meetings, addressing circumstances
regarding family relations, staff cooperation, community support, and problem resolution
with individual clients.
 Functioned as liaison between social service agencies and community organizations dealing
with mental health planning and housing issues/concerns and development.

*PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*