Brandi Mendoza
Yukon
Summary
Compassionate psychology and criminal justice student with over three years of experience engaging with diverse, high-risk populations in structured environments. Skilled in conflict de-escalation, crisis support, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a role in behavioral health, human services, or rehabilitation to leverage academic knowledge and practical experience for community impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Big Dreams Little Feet LLc
Yukon
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented educational curriculum tailored to various age groups.
- Developed daily schedules for activities and learning programs to enhance children's engagement and development.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on child progress and address concerns, strengthening parent partnership.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to ensure effective communication about children's progress and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of enrollments, attendance, and staff schedules.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
Detention Officer/ shift supervisor
sequoyah county jail
Sallisaw
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
Correctional Officer
Jess Dunn Correctional Center
Taft
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
- Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas to uncover contraband.
- Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates.
- Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and address suspect behavior, improper conduct, and potential conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mid America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK05-2026
Skills
- Childcare Regulations
- Home Care
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Training
- Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medicare
- Medical Terminology
- Medicare
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Big Dreams Little Feet LLc
08.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Jess Dunn Correctional Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
Detention Officer/ shift supervisor
sequoyah county jail
06.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mid America Christian University