Compassionate and mission-driven professional with experience in leadership, community support, resource coordination, and client advocacy. Skilled in case navigation, problem-solving, and working with diverse populations while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy. Dedicated to improving community outcomes through ethical leadership, effective communication, and person-centered support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Housing and Resource Navigator
District Alliance for Safe Housing
Washington, DC
01.2026 - Current
Conducting client intakes and assessing immediate safety and housing needs
Creating individualized safety plans for survivors
Connecting clients to housing programs, shelters, public benefits, legal aid, healthcare, childcare, and employment resources
Providing crisis intervention and short-term advocacy
Helping clients navigate DC systems like DHS, coordinated entry, and housing referrals
Coordinating referrals to internal DASH programs and outside community partners
Participating in housing resource clinics and outreach events
Tracking services, maintaining confidential documentation, and entering case notes/data accurately
Following trauma-informed and survivor-centered practices
Building relationships with landlords, agencies, and service providers
Assisting with follow-up and outcome tracking after financial or housing assistance is provided
Promoted through multiple leadership roles based on strong performance, operational oversight, and commitment to client care within residential behavioral health programs.
Supervised staff and daily residential operations to ensure the safety, well-being, and support of clients while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Provided staff coaching, performance evaluations, disciplinary support, onboarding, and training to maintain operational efficiency and accountability.
Coordinated client intakes, discharges, transportation, appointments, medication monitoring, and daily program activities while ensuring proper procedures were followed.
Maintained accurate electronic documentation of client behaviors, medication self-administration, treatment participation, incidents, and operational updates using electronic health record systems.
Collaborated with clinical, nursing, compliance, and leadership teams to support adherence to Joint Commission, DHCS, CCL, infection control, emergency management, and environment-of-care standards.
Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation, communication, and emergency response techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Managed staffing logistics including scheduling, payroll oversight, timecard review, and shift coordination to support effective facility operations.
Served as a liaison between clients, staff, and management to address concerns, improve communication, and foster a positive team environment.
Conducted safety checks, emergency preparedness procedures, fire drills, and disaster response activities in accordance with organizational protocols.
Salary: $68,000 per year
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Manager: Blessing Dawson (703) 859-3304
Hearing Screening Supervisor
MEDNAX
Escondido, CA
11.2018 - 09.2020
Performed newborn hearing screenings in patient rooms using approved protocols and guidelines established by management and healthcare standards.
Managed and maintained accurate computer-based records, including payroll templates, data uploads, monthly statistics, and correction of edit reports.
Communicated professionally with parents, physicians, hospital staff, audiologists, and management regarding screening procedures, referrals, and follow-up care.
Conducted initial and ongoing training for hearing screeners while ensuring adherence to screening protocols and organizational standards.
Maintained employee compliance records and ensured staff met MEDNAX, OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and facility requirements at all times.
Submitted invoices and expense documentation accurately and within required deadlines.
Maintained hearing screening equipment, coordinated annual calibrations, and communicated equipment concerns to vendors and management.
Organized and facilitated routine staff meetings to support communication, training, and program effectiveness.
Salary: $21 per hour
Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time
Manager: Alicia Campos, (408) 497-9854
Guest Service Representative
Palomar Health
Escondido, CA
02.2018 - 10.2018
Created and maintained a safe, comfortable, confidential, patient centric environment for all of our guests and visitors.
Provided visitor support and management for all of our guests which included answering phones and managing risk phone escalations as appropriate for the patient units, greeting, as well as oversight of volunteer escort for guests on the units.
Monitored the central terraces and public areas in each unit, including consistent reinforcement of visitor guidelines.
Salary: $20 per hour
Job Type: 32 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Christina Sudak (760) 533-8396
Health Educator
Vista Community Clinic
Vista, CA
08.2016 - 02.2018
Educated and consulted clients on birth control options, emergency contraceptives, sexually transmitted diseases, and reproductive health resources.
Maintained and enhanced the organization’s professional reputation through high-quality client care and effective communication.
Promoted teamwork, problem-solving, and staff empowerment to improve morale and operational efficiency within the facility.
Developed departmental goals, performance standards, policies, and procedures to support organizational objectives and quality patient care.
Managed daily nursing operations and patient care services, including financial oversight, quality assurance, risk management, facility maintenance, and staff satisfaction initiatives.
Created and maintained computerized record management systems to accurately process data, maintain records, and generate operational reports.
Salary: $17 per hour
Job Type: 32 hours per week, Full-Time
Supervisor: Karla Placencia, (760) 917-5932
Education
Master of Science - National Security
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Justice Studies
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Escondido High School
Escondido, CA
06.2017
Skills
Emergency response training
Problem-solving
Knowledge of DC housing and social service systems
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Strong communication and empathy
Organization and documentation skills
Ability to work with high-needs populations
Trauma-informed care experience
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Spanish: Advanced - Written, Read, and Spoken
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid/CPR
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Family Planning Health Educator Training
Address Confidentiality Program
Domestic Violence Advocate Core Competency Training
Certified Resource Navigator & Community Health Coordinator at Harris County Public HealthCertified Resource Navigator & Community Health Coordinator at Harris County Public Health