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Ada DeZerga

Ada DeZerga

Carson City,NV

Summary

Retired professional with extensive experience working with at-risk families, specializing in helping individuals overcome obstacles to achieving self-sufficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

WIC Specialist/Case Manager

Carson City Health And Human Services
Carson City, NV
06.2008 - 12.2016
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
  • Provided nutritional education to qualified families.
  • Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.

Victim Advocate

Advocates to End Domestic Violence
Carson City, NV
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with victims, their families, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitated referrals to appropriate services for medical care, legal assistance, mental health counseling, housing, employment and other needs.
  • Assisted clients in completing applications for protective orders or restraining orders.

Car Seat Safety Specialist

Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Carson City, NV
03.2002 - 07.2007
  • Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with NHTSA regulations pertaining to Car Seat Safety.
  • Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
  • Provided educational classes for court-appointed offenders, giving them the tools necessary to ensure the safety of passengers who met the 6 or 60 NHTSA criteria.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Early Childhood Education

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
05-1998

Certificate of Completion - Slingerland

Charles Armstrong
Menlo Park, CA
01-1988

High School Diploma -

Alisal High School
Salinas, CA
06-1969

Skills

  • Spanish Fluency

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

WIC Specialist/Case Manager

Carson City Health And Human Services
06.2008 - 12.2016

Victim Advocate

Advocates to End Domestic Violence
07.2007 - 06.2008

Car Seat Safety Specialist

Ron Wood Family Resource Center
03.2002 - 07.2007

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Early Childhood Education

West Valley College

Certificate of Completion - Slingerland

Charles Armstrong

High School Diploma -

Alisal High School
Ada DeZerga