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BRADFORD DUTSON

Brattleboro,VT

Summary

Highly qualified individual with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with management and office assistant experience seeking a position as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf. Highly skilled in customer service, problem solving, interpersonal relationships, and work prioritization. Wide range of experience working with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as with Disabled individuals. Fluent in American Sign Language and English. Exercises excellent decision-making abilities and a high level of confidentiality. Knowledgeable with the job market, academic world, and Disability rights.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Hireability VT
Brattleboro, VT
07.2022 - Current
  • Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
  • Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress including case notes, assessments, IPEs, service plans.
  • Monitored client progress towards employment goals through regular follow-up meetings or phone calls.
  • Coordinated resources and services between state agencies and private organizations to ensure successful transition into the workforce.
  • Evaluated and assessed the abilities, skills, interests, and needs of clients to determine their vocational goals.
  • Developed Individual Plans for Employment with each client to identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term employment goals.
  • Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.

Office Assistant

California Secretary Of State
Sacramento
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.

Community Specialist

Toolworks
San Francisco
11.2010 - 03.2017
  • Assisted individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community and maintained CPR and First Aid Certifications
  • Performed various office functions in this role, including documentation of clients’ activities, progress, and barriers using case management database program
  • Completed special incident reports as needed
  • Represented the organization to visitors and the community as needed and maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2020

Master of Science - Clinical Rehab.Counseling Concentration - Deaf/HOH

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

Skills

  • Assessment skills
  • Resource advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Career Planning
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Analytical Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Hireability VT
07.2022 - Current

Office Assistant

California Secretary Of State
10.2021 - 06.2022

Community Specialist

Toolworks
11.2010 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Studies

San Francisco State University

Master of Science - Clinical Rehab.Counseling Concentration - Deaf/HOH

Emporia State University

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