Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Collaborative individual with expertise in providing service regarding benefits.
Knowledgeable in state and federal regulations as a
motivated Benefits Specialist demonstrating superior understanding of citizen needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
Spotsylvania Department Of Social Services
01.2024 - Current
Determines eligibility for families and individuals in need of benefits for medical assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program).
Screen and register benefit applications with a follow up interview to review income, resources, and household composition.
Organizes and manages caseload priorities and scheduled benefit renewals and interim reports by applying policy manual background knowledge.
Maintains contact with clients to identify needs of clients with completion of mathematical computations to determine eligibility.
Deputy Clerk
Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
08.2022 - 09.2023
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Processing incoming pleadings brought to Court and Judge attention
Assisted in reducing case backlog by efficiently scheduling cases and ensuring proper courtroom preparation for both criminal and civil dockets.
Handled all Department of Social Services incoming proposed pleadings of foster care review, termination of parental right, emergency removal and child protective orders, along with child in need of supervision/services.
Entering Juvenile traffic tickets and setting for correct trial in accordance to the Virginia code sections. Aligning with Issuing Capias, Show Cause, and Witness for subpoenas
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and faxes, to appropriate staff.
Starbucks Barista
Target
02.2020 - 07.2024
Prepare specialty beverages ranging from basic to complex in accordance upon guest request
Demonstrate food and beverage routines set to company standards, temperatures, and expiration
Maintaining independent professionalism while multitasking during peak hours
Communicating with guest in accompanying them with any needs or desires while following company policy
Working in a team-based environment with excellent communication skills on task that need to be fulfilled
Temporary Clerk
Prince William County Judicial Center
05.2019 - 01.2020
To assist the clerk of court in organization of archival destruction and scanning
Responsible for assisting the needs of deputy clerks on daily task of both criminal and civil documents
Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
Assisted Social Media Organizer on creation of informative public post and concerns on Jury information and County news and attractions
Shadow and examine both criminal and civil trials on a circuit court level
Education
Developmental Psychology Bachelor’s Degree -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2023
General Education Certificate -
Germanna Community College
Culpeper, VA
Standard Diploma -
Eastern View High School
Culpeper, VA
Skills
Policy Interpretation
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Case managment
Volunteer Experience
Assisted the community with providing food for citizens in need
Provided childcare for Culpeper Family Community Church
Assisted the head coordinator of choral events at Eastern View High School
Paragon Gymnastics class gymnast coach
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
Spotsylvania Department Of Social Services
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Clerk
Spotsylvania Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Benefits Program Specialist II at Department Of Social Services SpotsylvaniaBenefits Program Specialist II at Department Of Social Services Spotsylvania
Deputy Executive Director, Operations at Department of Human Services/Social Services AdministrationDeputy Executive Director, Operations at Department of Human Services/Social Services Administration