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Chandra Lewis

Summary

Goal-oriented Career Services Advisor with 12 plus years of experience promoting professional development, career planning and career advising services. Diligently monitored employment trends to remain current on industry updates and best practices. Collaborated with teammates to establish goals and strategic initiatives.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Services Advisor

Workforce Solutions Of Coastal Bend
03.2012 - 04.2024
  • Identified accessible sources for vocational, educational and training programs to enhance client job skills and achieve employment goals.
  • Promoted employment opportunities through online postings, onsite employer visits, public job fairs and other effective resources.
  • Provided personalized guidance to students in selecting appropriate majors, minors, and elective courses based on their career goals.
  • Conducted scheduled resume and interview workshops and job search training to promote gainful employment.
  • Collaborated with faculty, alumni and colleagues to identify internship, externship and employment opportunities for students and recent graduates.
  • Advised individuals on job search strategies, resume development and interviewing.
  • Matched job seekers to employer positions and maintained ongoing relationships with companies to drive successful outcomes.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Conduct workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
  • Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.

Home Health Care Scheduler

Uresti Home Health Care
02.2006 - 05.2012
  • Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.

Health and Human Services Case Worker

Health And Human Service Office
08.1994 - 09.2005

*Interview individuals to see if they were eligible for SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits for their household.

*Interview individuals to see if they would be eligible for Medicaid for the children or for a pregnant household member.

* Conduct recertification interview to determine if the household is still eligible for any type of Health and Human Services benefits.

*Process any household changes such as obtaining employment, increase or decrease in pay or hours.

*Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Substitute Teacher

Alice Independent School District
04.1993 - 10.1993
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alice High School
Alice, Texas
05.1983

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Organizational abilities
  • Interview training
  • Job fairs
  • Career assessment knowledge
  • Employer networking
  • Job search assistance
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Documentation
  • Career advising
  • Workforce Readiness
  • Assessments

Timeline

Career Services Advisor

Workforce Solutions Of Coastal Bend
03.2012 - 04.2024

Home Health Care Scheduler

Uresti Home Health Care
02.2006 - 05.2012

Health and Human Services Case Worker

Health And Human Service Office
08.1994 - 09.2005

Substitute Teacher

Alice Independent School District
04.1993 - 10.1993

High School Diploma -

Alice High School
Chandra Lewis