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Bertha Martinez

Bertha Martinez

Tomball,Texas

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Compassionate grief counseling with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dispatcher

International Travel Service (ITS)
02.2011 - 01.2013
  • InterAmerican transportation company
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 45-50 daily calls
  • Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments
  • Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures

Hospice Social Worker

Hospicio Betania De Simon
01.1998 - 05.2010
  • Attended terminally-ill patients assuring them better quality life and providing grieving support for families after patient's death.
  • Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals
  • Managed over 25 patients on a daily basis

Office manager

Montalvo
10.1992 - 01.1998
  • Responsible for 12 employees, including drivers, payroll, front office, and vendors
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents

Word processor

Coca-Cola
04.1982 - 08.1992
  • Accurately typed 78 words per minute with no errors.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes into digital format and stored in data repository.
  • Designed documents, brochures and mail letters for every department
  • Used specialized techniques and shortcuts to improve typing speed and meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Services

University of Phoenix

Master - Grief Counseling

Universidad Iberoamericana

Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Universidad Iberoamericana
Monterrey, NL, Mexico

Some College (No Degree) - Grief Counseling

American Academy of Grief Counseling
Online

Master of Science - Family And Marriage Therapy

Our Lady of The Lake
Houston, TX
01.2010

No Degree - Life Coach

ILC Academy
Online
01.2023

Skills

  • Patient Interaction
  • Hospice Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Direct Counseling
  • Social Support
  • Grief Support
  • Family and Patient Support
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Emotional Support
  • Visiting Patient Homes
  • Coaching and Development

Certification

  • Grief counseling License - 15 years
  • graduated in Monterrey, MX
  • Certified Life Coach

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dispatcher

International Travel Service (ITS)
02.2011 - 01.2013

Hospice Social Worker

Hospicio Betania De Simon
01.1998 - 05.2010

Office manager

Montalvo
10.1992 - 01.1998

Word processor

Coca-Cola
04.1982 - 08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Services

University of Phoenix

Master - Grief Counseling

Universidad Iberoamericana

Associate of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Universidad Iberoamericana

Some College (No Degree) - Grief Counseling

American Academy of Grief Counseling

Master of Science - Family And Marriage Therapy

Our Lady of The Lake

No Degree - Life Coach

ILC Academy
  • Grief counseling License - 15 years
  • graduated in Monterrey, MX
  • Certified Life Coach
Bertha Martinez