Ashanti Holland
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Navigator
Eckerd Connect (WorkOne Indy)
12.2022 - Current
- Primary point of contact with participants, meets regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, case notes and follow up services detailing service needs and activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, regarding employment, retention, and termination, according to data-management procedures established by program management and funding sources
- Recruit for program as well as seek employment and educational opportunities as participants complete program, attend and conduct activities in community relating to participant development
- Deliver skills training in software applications, work readiness skills and development of basic remedial skills in math and reading
- Develop presentation and facilitation skills to engage students in meeting program goals
- Job Development by connect with employers and community organizations on frequent basis to market and enrich program and success of participants
- Maintain case load of 50 clients or more while advocating for clients needs and assistance with any barriers.
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Kingdom Christian Academy
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Main duties included teaching children about basic fundamentals, like numbers, colors, shapes, phonics
- Help to build children’s social skills and made sure classroom was safe and tidy for all students and teachers
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Manage classroom activities including lessons, play breaks and meals of 10 or more children
- Responsible for tracking children’s’ progress and report to director and parents
- Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
- Boosted children social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
After School Teacher
Boys & Girls Club @ Pleasant Run
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensure that all programs and activities are prepared for children upon arrival
- Organized and conducted meeting in professional manner
- Create environment that facilitates achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; promote and stimulate group participation, provide support to youth and families at all times.
- Provided individual and group teaching up to 20 students to motivate and instill enthusiasm for learning.
Case Manager Intern
The HELP Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Perform case management activities which will include but are not limited to: Carefully understand needs of clients by scrutinizing their background history, understanding their current needs, and arranging for their well-being
- Coordinate with various service providers to ensure fulfillment of what client needs
- Ensure proper follow ups, and have face-to-face interactions with clients, and other parties involved
- Be well-versed with various parameters-This includes adequate knowledge about availability of resources, desired paperwork that needs to be done, and to adjust all these activities according to needs of client
- Maintain confidentiality regarding information that client is likely to share with case manager
- Keep proper records of all work that case manager is doing
- Participate in agency-related projects/events/fundraisers
Gas Station Attendant
Circle K
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for running cash register, attending full-service customers (i.e gas, tire pressure, windows, and products on floor and behind counter)
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, ensuring repeat business.
Resident Advisor
Tennessee State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for facilitating social, academic, and personal adjustments of students, residence hall and University
- Managed conflicts among residents effectively, ensuring peaceful living environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee12.2019
Skills
- Organizational Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Decision Making Competence
- Empathy and Compassion
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Development Commitment
- Networking and Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Youth Advocacy
- Problem Seeker
Timeline
Career Navigator
Eckerd Connect (WorkOne Indy)
12.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Kingdom Christian Academy
10.2020 - 09.2022
After School Teacher
Boys & Girls Club @ Pleasant Run
01.2020 - 01.2021
Case Manager Intern
The HELP Center
01.2019 - 12.2019
Gas Station Attendant
Circle K
01.2017 - 01.2019
Resident Advisor
Tennessee State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Tennessee State University
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