Alexis Lowery
1813 Miller Rd. Imperial, MO 63052,Missouri
Summary
Passionate professional with commitment to supporting victims in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities. President and Founder of a local advocacy organization with experience in resource connection and safety planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT ADVOCATE
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Assess and triage student needs through crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy
- Review rights and options to provide appropriate supportive measures to victims of interpersonal violence
- Work with campus law enforcement to guarantee the safety of victims through Order of Protection storage and campus safety measures
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop procedures that address current challenges faced by the students
- Maintain accurate and timely records regarding all client interactions
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Mary Daniels Foundation
Hillsboro, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Built strong board of directors for a nonprofit organization committed to assisting survivors of domestic violence through advocacy efforts, resource connection, support services, and educational initiatives
- Collaborated with Reloshare, a national platform, to implement a hotel program for survivors, providing them with temporary accommodations and essential support services.
- Worked in collaboration with crisis line agency to enhance efficiency of Reloshare platform
- Served as the advocate for survivors in the hotel program and connect them to resources such as legal aid, basic and safety needs
- Managed funding for the organization through fundraising efforts and grant management
ON-CAMPUS VICTIM ADVOCATE
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided crisis intervention and safety planning to students affected by dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Accompanied survivors of interpersonal violence to court, offering continuous case management assistance
- Created resource guide by initiating meetings with external campus partners throughout Jefferson County
- Developed Survivor's Guide to explain rights and options to survivors campus-wide
- Increased awareness of bystander intervention and risk reduction through program development
VICTIM ADVOCATE
A Safe Place
Jefferson County, MO
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided crisis intervention on the hotline and in person in a calm manner
- Supplied emotional support and safety planning to survivors in the shelter and maintained survivor-centered practices, the housing first approach, and meeting their basic needs
- Collaborated with local law enforcement and ensured survivors were involved in the justice system to their choosing
LEGAL INTERN
The Lowry Law Firm
Hillsboro, MO
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted with scheduling, walk-ins, and phone calls of new and existing clients in a timely and knowledgeable manner
- Managed the retrieval and delivery of court and legal documents from multiple locations
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Legal Studies Minor -
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
JEFFERSON COLLEGE
05.2020
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Empathy
- Resource Identification
Timeline
STUDENT ADVOCATE
Jefferson College
06.2022 - Current
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER
Mary Daniels Foundation
01.2022 - Current
ON-CAMPUS VICTIM ADVOCATE
Jefferson College
04.2021 - 05.2022
VICTIM ADVOCATE
A Safe Place
08.2019 - 04.2021
LEGAL INTERN
The Lowry Law Firm
03.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Legal Studies Minor -
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts -
JEFFERSON COLLEGE
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