Alyssa Phansalkar
Oklahoma City
Summary
Currently, pursuits have been focused on currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work online at the University of Oklahoma, and prior to that, a graduate at the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in International Security Studies. My diverse work background, volunteering, and musical production experience has strengthened not only my legal knowledge and quick problem solving, but also, public speaking, and verbal communication skills, allowing me to lead and collaborate with all walks of life. Patient Comprehensive Home based Services Provider with first-rate client advocacy skills and extensive knowledge of community resources. Offering over a year of successful performance in social work roles. Recognized for compassionate demeanor and excellent social perceptiveness with genuine desire to serve others and passion to help people in need. Eager to assist clients with meeting goals by facilitating treatment, assistance and counseling services. A Certified Safecare Provider.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Sitter
Rover.Com
12.2019 - Current
- Feed and cared for up to 2 pets per week during owners' absences.
- Provide seamless communication to inform pet owners of visits and pet status.
Adult Protection Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
05.2022 - Current
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key case planning and management information.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Visited individuals in homes and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Assessed clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies and law enforcement to provide the best possible guidance to clients.
- Attended hours of meetings, conferences, and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- managed a caseload of over 70 clients.
- Completed DHS APS pre and main academy for training on social work, fieldwork, APS-specific policy and procedure, and training on community resources, and completion of capacity assessments such as the SLUMs and CLOX assessment.
- completed court reports and attended court to advocate for clients and participant in guardianship hearings.
Comprehensive Home Based Service Provider
NorthCare
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Verified client adherence to service contracts via close monitoring.
- Assisted clients in finding various opportunities for success.
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Testified under oath as child advocate in family court to assist with child custody decisions.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Certified in SafeCare Modules Teaching, Teaching families modules such as Parent Infant and Child Interactions [PII and PCI], Managing Child [challenging behavior, MCB], Home Safety, Health , Safe Sleep and Health Relationships.
- Facilitated meetings with service providers, foster families and consumers to determine best plan of action and address concerns and hurdles.
Student Intern
US Probation Office
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Worked with databases such as Remotecom, Atlas, OSCN, JOLTS, OK Assessor, and many more
- Ran verifications on offenders, prepared pretrial files, sent records requests for criminal, health and educational history, and helped prepare indictments.
- Went to court to aid in pretrial services
- Interviewed offenders who had been arrested and awaiting their hearings
- Aided in compiling detailed understanding of offender for attorney's and judge on the case.
Personal Assistant
Lifesquire
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Managed many moves, coordinating movers, organizers, decorators and other necessary parts
- Worked as the office administrator in a construction office for 3 weeks
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Organized and updated schedules for more than 10 clients a week
- Handled all incoming information requests for several busy executives.
- Managed large range of services including pet care, phone screening, shopping and bill paying to provide clients with premium family time.
- Supervised a number of household staff, contractors and vendors.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Transported children to and from school, activities and appointments.
- Was required to be a jack of all trades. Fix an issue, or find someone or something that could without interfering with the clients schedule. be the solution or provide one
- Aided in handy work and electrical work
- Maintained expenses, accounts, appointments, schedules and inventory for personal and work life for at least 8 clients a week.
Design Marketer/Event Planner/Front Desk Manager
Kaizen Performance
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted in opening of gym by directing all interior design decisions.
- Scheduled weekly classes: personal training, yoga, martial arts.
- Managed front desk and memberships, providing excellent customer service at all times.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Organized development and implementation of diverse marketing campaign collateral, including videos, social media posts and blogs.
Intern
Oklahoma State Capitol/Oklahoma Supreme Court
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted in administering appeals to Oklahoma Supreme Court.
- Handled in-take, logging and docketing of cases.
- Helped with light research of statutes and case law and proof read opinions.
- Attended legal meetings and attentively sat in on court sessions.
National Anthem Singer
University Of Oklahoma
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Sing solo for various sporting events to large, sometimes packed crowds.
- Display ease and confidence among potential technical difficulties.
Bartender/Server Assistant
Belmar Golf Course
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Set up, monitored food cart stock and supplies and provided personalized service on the course.
- Managed cabana bar and grill in high-volume times of fundraisers and golf tournaments.
- Served Sunday brunch in fast-paced environment while communicating effectively with kitchen staff in order to provide satisfactory customer service.
Bay Host
TopGolf
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided a fun and comfortable atmosphere while developing a great rapport with customers who could sometimes be there for hours.
- Educated guests on how to play the games and work the equipment.
- Consistently checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
SINGER/PERFORMER, CENTENNIAL RODEO OPRY — JUL - DE
Centennial Rodeo Opry
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Centennial Rodeo Opry is a place where new talent as well as professional performers can can showcase their acts.
- Memorized musical selections, routines and cues while singing acapella with accompaniments.
- Incorporated feedback from conductors to improve upon and add dimension to upcoming performances.
Vet Technician Assistant
Memorial Road Pet Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2016
- I worked on the animals in pre and post operation, as well as, cleaning cages, and assisting in examinations/check-ups and procedures.
Server
Hideaway Pizza
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Server at Hideaway pizza at the downtown OKC location on automobile alley.
Vet Technician Assistant
Oakridge Equine Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Helped with pre and post operation patients, assisted in cleaning of instruments and animals before procedures, and helped with front desk needs.
Hostess
Charlestons
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Greeted, took over the phone orders, seated guests assisted in all front of the house needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKHigh School Diploma -
Heritage Hall
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Public speaking
- Strong verbal communication with people of diverse backgrounds and interests
- Creative and quick problem solving and Conflict and dispute resolution
- Proficient with social media, Microsoft, and Mac, as well as,training in national databases such as ATLAS and data searches of that similar nature
- Court procedures
- Leadership
- Certified Safecare Provider
- Case management
- Crisis Intervention
- Referrals and networking
- Efficient under pressure, Analytical thinking
- Skilled community-based case manager
- Confidential case documentation
- CPR, AEP and NSC First Aid certified
- Life skills counseling
Volunteerism
- Memorial Road Pet Hospital//Vet Tech Volunteer-Monitored animals in pre and post operation, cleaned cages, and assisted in examinations and procedures.
- Oakridge Equine Hospital//Vet Tech Volunteer-Assisted with pre and post operation care of horses, cleaned instruments and horses before procedures and helped with front desk needs
- Chi Omega Epsilon//Philanthropy Coordinator-Organized Switches for Wishes, Chio Cravings, and Chio Carnival
Timeline
Adult Protection Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Human Services
05.2022 - Current
Comprehensive Home Based Service Provider
NorthCare
10.2020 - 12.2022
Personal Assistant
Lifesquire
07.2020 - 09.2020
Student Intern
US Probation Office
01.2020 - 03.2020
Dog Sitter
Rover.Com
12.2019 - Current
Design Marketer/Event Planner/Front Desk Manager
Kaizen Performance
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bartender/Server Assistant
Belmar Golf Course
05.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
Oklahoma State Capitol/Oklahoma Supreme Court
01.2018 - 05.2018
National Anthem Singer
University Of Oklahoma
09.2016 - 05.2020
SINGER/PERFORMER, CENTENNIAL RODEO OPRY — JUL - DE
Centennial Rodeo Opry
07.2016 - 12.2016
Vet Technician Assistant
Memorial Road Pet Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2016
Server
Hideaway Pizza
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bay Host
TopGolf
05.2015 - 08.2017
Vet Technician Assistant
Oakridge Equine Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2015
Hostess
Charlestons
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Heritage Hall