Karen Martinez Alderete
Newberry
Summary
- Electronic Monitoring Knowledge
- Confidential Documentation Handling
- Data Entry and Records Management
- Juvenile Justice Support Service
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Time Management and Task Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Report Preparation
- Office Equipment Maintenance
- State Vehicle Maintenance and Trip Log Management
- Attention to Detail
- Ethical and Confidential Decision-Making
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Community Resource Referrals
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Specialist
Department of Juvenile Justice
Edgefield, SC
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained equipment and inventory records.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- I attended trainings such as Girls Circle and Y Choices to become qualified to provide these programs to juveniles at risk and help support their personal growth, decision-making skills, and positive development.
- Received a training in electronic monitoring.
- I uploaded and handled confidential documentation, including court orders, detention screenings, psychological evaluations, and other sensitive records, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- I gained experience entering referrals, documenting solicitor decisions in the system, accepting transfer cases, and successfully managing and closing cases in accordance with agency procedures and case management standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Edgefield, SC08-2026
Skills
- Team player
- Fluent in Spanish
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- GPA: 4.0
- Expected Graduation: 2026
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Certification
- Certificate of Completion – Community Services Training, South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
- Certified Dispatcher
- Electronic Monitoring Training Certification
- Girls Circle Training
Dispatching
Completed 32 hours of Dispatching and Logistics Training through the Continuing Education Program at Piedmont Technical College in addition to Criminal Justice coursework, gaining knowledge in communication procedures, call coordination, dispatch operations, and logistics support.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Service Specialist
Department of Juvenile Justice
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College