Alexa L. Santoy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Conscientious and dedicated social work professional with experience navigating complex neglect cases, immigration, and familiarity with Illinois court processes. Experienced Court Approved Special Advocate offering placement recommendation, case research skills, and a multicultural perspective.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
CASA of River Valley
10.2024 - Current
- Promoted child well-being through regular visitations, ensuring comprehensive support for physical, mental, educational, and emotional needs, resulting in improved overall development and stability for each child.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement effective solutions, enhancing response times to questions and concerns.
- Conducted in-depth case research by meticulously reviewing documents, achieving a thorough understanding of each client's background and needs, which informed tailored intervention strategies.
Social Media Marketing
Prison City Vintage
07.2023 - Current
- Analyzed social media metrics to optimize engagement strategies, leading to a 1.14% increase in audience retention rates.
- Utilized analytics tools to assess campaign performance, enabling data-driven decision-making that improved future initiative effectiveness.
- Monitored industry trends and emerging platforms, successfully leveraging new opportunities to expand brand reach and visibility by X%.
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Illinois-Chicago, Anthropology Dept
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed delicate artifacts and travel logs while utilizing GIS technology to analyze socioeconomic trends in Mexico, providing valuable geographic insights through mapping.
- Conducted personal archival research utilizing the institution's collection on modern Mexican history, resulting in valuable insights that contributed to ongoing projects and publications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Anthropology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2024
Skills
- Project and resource management
- Legal case preparation
- Trauma-informed care
- Cultural competence
- Statistical analysis with R and Python
- GIS spatial analysis
- Museum exhibit curation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children
CASA of River Valley
10.2024 - Current
Social Media Marketing
Prison City Vintage
07.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Fellow
University of Illinois-Chicago, Anthropology Dept
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Anthropology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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