Hi, I’m
Daishanda Smith
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated to providing comprehensive support for social, academic, and general well-being issues. Motivated to drive program initiatives that focus on increasing visibility and community involvement. Committed to enhancing community qualities and ensuring equal inclusion for social and economic success for subsequent generations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Brings innovation, creativity, and a strong desire to apply educational knowledge and intellectual skills in diverse environments. Actively seeking opportunities to expand skill set while facilitating company growth.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Family & Children’s Services
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Case managers work in partnership with others as part of a structured interdisciplinary team to provide service to underserved individuals and those who suffer from severe mental illness.
- Case managers maintain a caseload of 150 clients, and their responsibilities are inclusive of providing high-quality targeted case management services that will assist individuals in sustaining recovery.
- This also includes arranging, coordinating, planning, advocacy, linkage, referral, education, crisis intervention, resource acquisition, and monitoring in a culturally sensitive way.
- Services are predominantly delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring, and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis.
Kelly Education
Long Term Substitute teacher
09.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Substitute teachers perform the instructional and classroom management processes for assigned educators who are absent for a day or longer periods.
- Overseeing 20-30 students adhering to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the teacher
- Always complying with school regulations and policies
- Ensuring safety while maintaining a secure environment for children
Residential Housing Life & Services
Resident Assistant
04.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Residential Assistants act as first responders for students who foster a safe and maintain quality living-learning environment.
- Many duties include nurturing ethical behavior, and promoting academic excellence while providing quality customer service.
- Residential Assistants reside in the residence hall while overseeing a quantity of 36-80 students, having various duties that enhance the student experience and community development in the residential area.
Education
Langston University
B.S. from Corrections
05.2023
University Overview
- Minor; Psychology & Sociology
- Dean’s Honor Roll (Fall 2020-Spring 2023)
- GPA: 3.6
Langston University
A. from Criminal Justice
05.2023
University Overview
GPA: 3.6
Langston University
A. from General Studies
05.2023
University Overview
GPA: 3.2
Union High School
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
05.2019
University Overview
GPA: 3.0
Skills
- Adaptable Professional Abilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Behavioral Intervention Planning
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Proficient in Resolving Conflicts
- Conflict Resolution Expertise
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Local Development Initiative
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Assertive
Affiliations
- National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, President, 2022-2023
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Vice President, 2022-2023
- National Society of Leadership & Success, Member, 2021
- I Fear 4 My Life initiative; 400 Years of African American History Commission, Organization Ambassador 2023-2024
Awards
- Family & Children’s Services Employee of the Month, June 2024
- Residential Life & Housing Services Best Customer Service, August 2022
- Best Contribution to Campus, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, August 2022
Timeline
Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager
Family & Children’s Services
01.2024 - Current
Long Term Substitute teacher
Kelly Education
09.2023 - 12.2023
Resident Assistant
Residential Housing Life & Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
Langston University
A. from Criminal Justice
Langston University
A. from General Studies
Union High School
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Langston University
B.S. from Corrections
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