Ashlynn Godsey
Rogers,AR
Summary
Diligent advocate with proven history of advocating for children's rights and welfare. Successfully managed numerous cases, ensuring protection and well-being of vulnerable children. Demonstrated strong communication and conflict resolution skills in high-stress environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Advocate
Children and Family Advocacy Center
01.2025 - Current
- Developed comprehensive case files that documented each child's history, strengths, challenges, goals, and progress over time.
- Enhanced child welfare by conducting thorough assessments of their home environment and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create holistic support plans for at-risk youth in need of intervention or assistance.
- Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and medical professionals to address any mental health or physical health concerns affecting a child''s wellbeing.
- Supported families in crisis by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Advocated for children's best interests during court proceedings, ensuring their voices were heard and considered in decision-making processes.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Strengthened relationships between children, families, and schools through effective collaboration with teachers, counselors, and administrators.
- Provided emotional support to children facing difficult situations, helping them develop coping skills and resilience.
Forensic Interviewer
Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County
03.2024 - 01.2025
- My role here is to conduct purposeful, legally defensible forensic interviews with any child in which there is a concern for safety or allegation of maltreatment as referred by Child Protective Services and/or local law enforcement agencies.
- Streamlined workflow with efficient scheduling and prioritization of multiple forensic interviews daily.
- Developed tailored interview approaches based on individual needs, considering factors such as age, cognitive abilities, emotional state, cultural background, or language barriers.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines while gathering sensitive information from vulnerable individuals such as minors or victims of trauma.
Cosmetologist
Millhouse Salon and Spa
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills while providing hair styling services to clients.
- Maintained a clean work station throughout the day according to established guidelines.
- Offered advice about products that would be beneficial for each individual client's needs.
- Cultivated relationships with customers through friendly conversation during appointments.
Cosmetologist
Accents Salon and Spa
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cultivated repeat business by developing long-term relationships with recurring guests.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
Guest Care Specialist
Accents Salon and Spa
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted guests with special needs or requests, providing exceptional care to ensure their comfort during their appointment.
- Increased sales revenue by promoting salon products and services through comprehensive knowledge and persuasive recommendations.
- Contributed to the salon''s positive reputation by delivering exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous word-of-mouth referrals.
- Developed relationships with guests to meet client needs and encourage repeat service.
- Trained new employees on front desk procedures and software applications-contributing significantly towards maintaining service efficiency levels within the team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08-2025
Associate of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2024
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKCosmetology License -
Career Academy of Hair Design
Springdale, AR04-2022
Skills
- Emotional regulation skills
- Child development knowledge
- Social-emotional learning support
- Conflict Resolution
- Active listening and communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Parental interaction and communication
Certification
- ChildFirst Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified
Timeline
Child Advocate
Children and Family Advocacy Center
01.2025 - Current
Forensic Interviewer
Children and Family Advocacy Center of Benton County
03.2024 - 01.2025
Cosmetologist
Millhouse Salon and Spa
09.2023 - 03.2024
Cosmetologist
Accents Salon and Spa
05.2022 - 08.2023
Guest Care Specialist
Accents Salon and Spa
08.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinesiology
University of Central Oklahoma
Cosmetology License -
Career Academy of Hair Design
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