Jennifer Chavez
Berwyn Heights,MD
Summary
Driven and dedicated professional seeking an entry-level position to embark on a fulfilling career journey while contributing effectively towards organizational objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Information Specialist Contractor
EGlobalTech
01.2023 - Current
- Manage receipt, distribution, and tracking of incoming Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Draft response letters, clarify requests, negotiate additional response time, and make recommendations on fees and fee waivers.
- Coordinate with program offices to conduct searches for responsive documents.
- Review and redact exempt information in accordance with FOIA guidelines.
- Currently serving as "captain" of the "Intake Team", overseeing the workflow and efficiency of the team.
- Distribute weekly FOIA request execution reports to management.
- Conduct onboarding training for new employees.
Audit Team Lead
Sanabria & Associates, LLC
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated and oversaw the day-to-day workflow.
- Monitored the department's performance.
- Conducted daily meetings to go over the priorities for the day.
- Audited, managed spreadsheets and maintained data for reporting purposes (Company's Revenue Report, Department's Weekly Schedule, Paralegal's Caseloads and Case Transfers).
- Monitored the file room and conduct inventory reports to be submitted to management on a regular basis.
- Processed the firm's mail and regular processing of court filings. This may have included managing and maintaining the attorney's calendar.
- Created new client physical files and updated legal case management software to reflect new contracts.
Youth Mentor/ Care Coordinator Behavioral Health
Newport Health Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Responsible for being aware of where all assigned residents were and what they were doing at all times.
- Facilitated residential daily schedule which included my participation and support to residents in activities such as chores, deep clean of designated space, meal service, laundry service, groups, activities, and events.
- Provided transportation to residents for community outings and meetings in company vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
- Complied with all policies, record keeping requirements and checklist assignment.
- Remained up to date with all trainings and certifications that required to maintain employment.
Intern
Maryland Department Of Juvenile Services
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Participated in meetings with parents and juveniles.
- Helped Case Managers in filing relevant documents into proper files.
- Provided professional ethics and confidentiality of all juvenile information.
- Assisted in translating phone calls and text messages in Spanish to English.
- Assisted Case Managers by typing up copies of police reports into Microsoft Word for waivers.
- Attended court hearings and home visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2020
Skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish
- Capable to work well individually and in a team environment
- Detail oriented
- Able to meet deadlines
- Team player and reliable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
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Security Clearances:
Public Trust - DHS
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
- National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates, February 17-22, 2020, Dallas, TX. Annual
scientific meeting of the National Association of African American Studies.
Professional Presentations. - Chavez, J., Rios, B., Bishop, C. M., & Adams, C. (2020). Modern day Latinos in college: How the dynamics of
familismo, cultural identity and society affect levels of stress. Paper presented at the National Association of
African American Studies and Affiliates Conference, Dallas, TX.
Timeline
Government Information Specialist Contractor
EGlobalTech
01.2023 - Current
Audit Team Lead
Sanabria & Associates, LLC
05.2021 - 06.2022
Youth Mentor/ Care Coordinator Behavioral Health
Newport Health Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
Intern
Maryland Department Of Juvenile Services
02.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
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