Dawndee Ipalook
Barrow,AK
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Director
Native Village Of Barrow
Barrow, AK
10.2023 - Current
Tribal Operations Director
Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope
Barrow, AK
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Set up and conducted tribal council monthly and annual meetings, prepared and conducted elections for tribal council members, presented resolutions and ordinances to the tribal council, communication between council members and administration and other duties as assigned.
DMV/Taxicab Director
City of Utqiagvik
Barrow, AK
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Prioritized and organized task to efficiently accomplish goals.
- Provided excellent services and attentions to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
Archivist
City of Utqiagvik
Barrow, AK
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Copied over 100 records and documents to digital format to preserve data and history.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Family Advocate
Native Village Of Barrow
Barrow, AK
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Partnered with families and provided resources to build growth that promotes better self-reliance
- Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
- Utilized task prioritization and data organization skills to effectively manage large caseloads.
- Followed data security regulations to keep client information confidential.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Determined availability of services and programs within community for parents with disabled youngsters.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connection to needed services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Evaluated personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home or adoption applicants.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploration od at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
Tribal Court Advocate
Native Village Of Barrow
Barrow, AK
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Identified appropriate community resources and provide referrals for services.
- Attended and coordinated interviews or case reviews to manage caseload.
- Provided direct support, coaching and intervention to increase self-sufficiency and goal attainment
- Reach out to individuals via phone, email and SMS to deliver help and support.
- Performed data input to documents care and services plans, needs assessments and progress notes.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Attended hearing with victims to provide emotional support.
- Made appropriate referrals and follow-up referrals to be certain families received needed services.
- Informed victims about legal processes and timelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kotzebue High School
05.1993
Some College (No Degree) -
Ilisagvik College
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Team Management
- Planning & Organizing
Timeline
Social Services Director
Native Village Of Barrow
10.2023 - Current
Tribal Operations Director
Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope
11.2022 - 11.2023
DMV/Taxicab Director
City of Utqiagvik
07.2017 - 10.2022
Archivist
City of Utqiagvik
04.2017 - 07.2017
Family Advocate
Native Village Of Barrow
01.2014 - 03.2017
Tribal Court Advocate
Native Village Of Barrow
08.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Kotzebue High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Ilisagvik College
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