Compassionate and dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in working under pressure and adapting to new situations, challenges, and time management. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Benefits Specialist 3
Department of Social and Health Services
Wenatchee, WA
02.2023 - Current
Conducted intensive interviews and independently determined eligibility.
Processed all applications and case actions in accordance with Federal and State policies.
Used internal software, processed applications for initial and ongoing eligibility determinations for food, cash, and Medicaid assistance programs.
Explained program requirements, application procedures, and verification needs, as well as answered questions regarding benefits or available services to clients.
Supported vulnerable people during a difficult time by providing referrals, advocacy services, and crisis intervention.
Provided advice and assistance to clients on a range of welfare-related issues.
Shift Supervisor
Akins Fresh Market
Quincy, WA
04.2022 - 01.2023
Counted drawers and followed proper daily cash handling procedures.
Motivated employees to optimize team performance.
Responded to all customer concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Executed cash management duties with POS and shift reports.
Planned and supervised job task assignments, upholding quality standards.
Assisted tasks to employees based on their skills and abilities.
Pick Up Lead
Fred Meyer
Ellensburg, WA
12.2018 - 04.2021
Prepared and processed online orders, ensuring the order was ready by pick-up time.
Assisted in planning seasonal promotions and sales events for the online platform.
Handled customer inquiries, resolving issues related to orders, returns and payments
Developed training materials for the hires on company specific e-commerce processes and software tools
Tracked e-commerce performance metrics, providing regular reports to management
Developed weekly schedules for staff, adjusting hours as needed to meet business demands
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice | Minoring in Sociology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
08-2019
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA
07-2017
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, WA
06-2015
Skills
Benefits Communication
Client Confidentiality
Adaptability and conflict resolution
Policy Knowledge
Client documentation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Resource Navigator
Proficient in operating systems and software applications
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Public Benefits Specialist 3
Department of Social and Health Services
02.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Akins Fresh Market
04.2022 - 01.2023
Pick Up Lead
Fred Meyer
12.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice | Minoring in Sociology
Psychiatric Youth Counselor 2 at Child Study and Treatment Center, Department of Social and Health ServicesPsychiatric Youth Counselor 2 at Child Study and Treatment Center, Department of Social and Health Services
Accounting and Internal Control Administrator at Department of Social and Health ServicesAccounting and Internal Control Administrator at Department of Social and Health Services