Proactive professional experienced in adapting to new challenges and supporting team success. Fostered strong relationships with clients and team members through effective problem-solving and collaboration. Committed to delivering positive results in diverse environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Courier
Federal Express
Auburn Hills
11.2025 - 05.2026
Delivered packages promptly to designated locations across various routes.
Operated delivery vehicles safely while adhering to traffic regulations.
Managed pickup schedules to ensure timely collection of shipments.
Respite & CLS Worker
Majestic Therapies
Ferndale
05.2025 - 11.2025
To provide in-home respite care, therapy and crisis intervention to individual(s) afflicted with mental health disorders.
Build self-esteem, confidence, diligence, personal hygiene tactics and other basic day-to-day essentials in helping individuals become more productive and successful individuals.
Behavior support specialist
Waterford School District
Waterford
01.2025 - 06.2025
Lead facilitator for the Student and Family Engagement ( S.A.F.E. ) program at Waterford Mott High School.
Facilitated weekly group sessions for elementary students facing similar behavioral challenges, creating a supportive environment for their development.
Assisted students struggling with behaviors impacting academic success, providing tailored support to enhance their learning experience.
Established connections with families to encourage students' academic achievements in school and community settings.
Youth Specialist II
Oakland County Children's Village
Pontiac
04.2002 - 10.2024
Developed individualized treatment plans for residents in residential treatment programs based on assessed needs.
Worked with infants, toddlers, displaced youth, sexually and physically abused youth in our shelter care unit for 6 years.
Ensured care, welfare, safety, and security of all residents in care.
Coached basketball for residents in residential treatment units, fostering teamwork and physical fitness.
Functioned as Field Training Advisor (F.T.A.) for multiple years in the designated role.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI
08.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
Safety compliance
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Conflict resolution
Relationship building and rapport
Awards And Acknowledgements
Built great relationships with colleagues and coworkers at every level of employment. Have always been recognized as a team player as well as one who is able to problem solve, go above and beyond the call of duty and seek assistance, if necessary, in dealing with unexpected circumstances.
Highly regarded as sociable, caring, outgoing, strong and extremely reliable given most any situation in the workplace.
Always possess the mindset of safety first and following policies and procedures as fit.
Certified in First aid, CPR and use of A.E.D.
Garnered recognition for employee of the year on multiple occasions.
Served as chess instructor for after school programs in various cities throughout Oakland county.