Dynamic professional with experience as an advocate. Skilled in mentoring, I effectively communicate and coordinate events with diverse groups while implementing important policies. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, I excel in fostering collaboration and advocating for client needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARE Center Assistant-Part-Time
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
11.2022 - Current
Security Program Assistant – Confidential
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Division of Adult Institutions
Oregon, WI
12.2017 - 11.2021
Completed investigations
Communicated confidentially with staff and inmates
Trained in Principles of Subject Control (POSC), Weapons and Incapacitating Agents, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Staff Suicide Prevention, Active Shooter and Hostage Survival, Emotional Survival in Law Enforcement, Record Retention and Destruction
Cognitive Intervention Program group co-facilitator
Provided Life Skills training to clients
Implemented, revised, and distributed policies and procedures
Security Program Assistant – Confidential
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Division of Adult Institutions
Redgranite, WI
10.2014 - 11.2021
Coordinated special activities for various social events, such as: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Correctional Employee Appreciation Week, Employee Enhancement Committee, Community Relations Board, as well as inmate and staff fundraisers
Attended the Wisconsin Correctional Association Conference, 2016
Secretary – Confidential
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections – Division of Adult Institutions
Redgranite, WI
10.2011 - 10.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
05.2011
Skills
Mentoring
Data entry
Team collaboration
Event coordination
Communication skills
Emotional intelligence
Confidentiality practices
Clerical support
Advanced MS office suite
Spreadsheet creation
Professional correspondence
Advocacy
Career exploration
Connecting to resources
Oral communication
Written communication
Confidential communication
Active listening
Critical thinking
Microsoft Office Suite
Banner
LinkedIn
Zoom
COMPAS Notes
Carey Guides
BITs
Motivational Interviewing
Certification
NCDA Certified Career Services Provider
PREA Investigator Training (40 hours)
Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Training (120+ hours)
Volunteer Experience
Election Inspector and Chief Election Inspector, City of Janesville, 2022-01-01, present
Team Member, Rock County Coordinated Community Response (CCR) to Domestic and Sexual Violence
Volunteer Victim Advocate, ASTOP Sexual Abuse Center
Program Director Dental Assistant program at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, Miami Dade Technical CollegeProgram Director Dental Assistant program at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, Miami Dade Technical College
Industrial Maintenance Technician Training Program at Chattahoochee Technical CollegeIndustrial Maintenance Technician Training Program at Chattahoochee Technical College