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Brett Ashlie Dotson Lilley

Chocowinity,NC

Summary

Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EOC Outreach Specialist

Martin Community College/Pitt Community College
  • Academic advice and assistance in course selection, Registration for courses, Assistance for students in preparing for college entrance examinations, Assistance for students in completing college admission and financial aid applications, Research and education for students on grants, scholarships and loans, Guidance for students on re-entering high school or High School Equivalence program, Career assessment, exploration and counseling, Assistance with admission's application transfer fee waivers, College campus tours for prospective students, Education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students, Information regarding defaulted student loans and assistance in reinstating Financial Aid eligibility, Personal counseling, Career counseling

CPS Investigator

Washington County Social Services
  • Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, Connecting families with resources to improve the quality of life for caregivers and children, Testifying in Family Court about cases of child abuse and neglect, Coordinating with Guardian Ad Litem's to facilitate safety of children within the system, On call once a month for the county for after hours investigations, Coordinating with local police to process removal of children in abuse cases, Coordinating with Eastern Carolina's local children's advocacy group Tedi Bear, to conduct forensic interviews

CPS Investigator

Martin County Social Services
02.2018 - Current
  • Investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect

Graduate Assistant

East Carolina University
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Coordinated advising schedules for the Pirate Tutoring Center, Conducted individual advising sessions, Co-taught COAD 1000 course for freshman classes, Provided counseling and support for students in academic difficulty

Basic Skills Instructor

Martin Community College
09.2008 - 12.2010
  • Planning and implementation of instructional activities for a cohort of adult learners preparing for a GED, Administered assessments, Collaborated with regional staff to plan a contextualized curriculum, Developed program timeline and weekly instructional schedule for learner persistence, Maintained accurate data and student records, Participated in staff development activities, staff meetings and curriculum development activities

Education

Master's - Counselor Education

East Carolina University
05.2010

Bachelor's - Family and Community Services

East Carolina University
05.2005

Skills

  • Community Relations
  • Project Outreach Plans
  • Exceptional Communication
  • Relationship Management
  • Community Events
  • Community Engagement
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Publications Presentations

  • Accountability in action: Service-learning partnerships in practice, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Dotson, L. K., Glass, J. S., Lilley, B. D., 2010, Journal of School Counseling, http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v8n29.pdf
  • Partnerships for SAFE classrooms: Cultural competency training for school counselors, Fields, K., Lilley, B. D., Dotson-Blake, K. P., Schmidt, S. W., Glass, J. S., 2010, Annual Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, Savannah, GA
  • Counselor preparedness regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender issues, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Schmidt, S. W., Ratliff, K. C., Lilley, B. D., Grosso, L. M., North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference, Greensboro, NC
  • Service-learning: Working together for stronger students & successful communities, Dotson-Blake, K. P., Dotson, L. K., Lilley, B. D., Kappa Delta Pi International Convocation, Orlando, FL

Certification

True Colors Certified Facilitator

Timeline

CPS Investigator

Martin County Social Services
02.2018 - Current

Graduate Assistant

East Carolina University
09.2011 - 06.2012

Basic Skills Instructor

Martin Community College
09.2008 - 12.2010

EOC Outreach Specialist

Martin Community College/Pitt Community College

CPS Investigator

Washington County Social Services

Master's - Counselor Education

East Carolina University

Bachelor's - Family and Community Services

East Carolina University

True Colors Certified Facilitator

Brett Ashlie Dotson Lilley