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Jazzelyne Vazquez

Tampa,FL

Summary

Practical and competent Victim Advocate with 4 years of experience providing advocacy. Sound knowledge of community resources and justice system. Maintained positive working environment and empathetic approach to victims of sex crimes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Victims Unit Victim Advocate

Hillsborough County
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducts interviews with minors and adults, determines program eligibility, and provides social service referrals
  • Utilizes this information to then communicate diligently between the State Attorney’s Office and the alleged victim of the crime
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Provides crime victim assistance information to the public through awareness and engagement with local organizations and schools to highlight prevalent issues regarding victim awareness and new resources.

Pretrial Caseworker

Sarasota County Government
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and social assessments.
  • Explain to victims the court process prior to first appearance and provide their input to the first appearance judge to determine safety concerns and bond eligibility
  • Prepares local criminal histories for first appearance by gathering information from sites that include but are not limited to, FCIC/NCIC, Comprehensive Case Information Systems, and Florida’s Driver and Vehicle Information Database.

Administrative Assistant

CFRP Realty LLC
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff, scheduling meetings and property viewings, filing, sorting, and handling incoming and outgoing mail and documents
  • Coordinated new move-ins, maintained office tasks, and assisted staff with clerical or procedural requirements
  • Drafted and reviewed lease agreements to lay out terms and conditions of rental and protect owner and renter rights.

Intern

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Gather knowledge on the different positions and requirements for detention and law enforcement officers
  • Gained a vast understanding of the inner workings of the criminal justice system such as corrections, booking, enforcement, and the court system
  • Engaged in different scenarios upon receipt of incoming emergency calls.

Education

M.A Criminal Justice - Criminal Investigations -

Saint Leo University
12.2021

B.A Psychology -

University of South Florida
05.2020

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Case Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Team Oriented
  • Stress Management
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Criminal Law

Organizations

Vice President Chapter Operations of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Incorporated, Managed and maintained accurate records of all active sorority members and their semester duties. Managed three direct reports including finances, administrative processes, and event planning meetings and events., Led bi-weekly event planning meetings in addition to providing regular reports for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Special Victims Unit Victim Advocate

Hillsborough County
03.2022 - Current

Pretrial Caseworker

Sarasota County Government
06.2020 - 03.2022

Intern

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
08.2019 - 11.2019

Administrative Assistant

CFRP Realty LLC
03.2018 - 06.2020

M.A Criminal Justice - Criminal Investigations -

Saint Leo University

B.A Psychology -

University of South Florida
Jazzelyne Vazquez