Blair Martinez
Alto,MI
Summary
Empathetic and caring individual motivated by compassion seeks employment to improve the lives of children and their families to create balanced lives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advocate
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
08.2016 - Current
- Advocated for student needs, ensuring access to resources and support services.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Facilitated school-wide PBIS.
- Coordinated communication between families and school staff to resolve issues effectively.
- McKinney Vento and Foster Care District Liaison
- Managed student credits, transcripts, and created student and staff schedules.
Owner
EB Coffee & Pub
10.2010 - 06.2018
- Hire/Fire Employees
- Manage daily operations, supervise, schedule and train all employees
- Inventory and order products
- Payroll
- Administration
- Uphold health department requirements as well as Liquor Control Commission Requirements
- Filled all paperwork at the local, State, and Federal Level to obtain a Micro-Brewery License.
Pre-Arrival Specialist
Spectrum Health Hospitals
06.2004 - 03.2012
- Pre-register patients over the phone for their upcoming radiology procedures.
- Verify insurance information as well and obtain authorization for their insurance company.
- Worked with scheduling and billing departments, as well as the doctor's offices and insurance companies.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Spectrum Health Child Development Center
02.2003 - 06.2004
- Assisted Lead Teacher
- Managed teacher aids and volunteers
- Provided daily care for infants while preparing them to more to the toddler room.
- Conducted conferences with parents.
- Created activities to teach and encourage social and emotional development.
Counselor
Family Talk Inc
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Created and implemented an anger management program at Kentwood High School Freshman Campus.
- Grief Counseling at Grand Rapids Public Elementary Schools
- Ran a program for youth expelled from Grand Rapids Public Schools which included in office counseling, house visits, and placing them at an off-site location for volunteer work.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2002
Skills
- Organization/Prioritization
- Networking and relationship building
- Multicultural competence
- Advocacy and representation
- Mentorship
- Crisis support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Student Advocate
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
08.2016 - Current
Owner
EB Coffee & Pub
10.2010 - 06.2018
Pre-Arrival Specialist
Spectrum Health Hospitals
06.2004 - 03.2012
Assistant Infant Teacher
Spectrum Health Child Development Center
02.2003 - 06.2004
Counselor
Family Talk Inc
06.2002 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University