Karen Cummins
Hudson,FL
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for clients' best interests. Specialize in working with at-risk youth and handling trauma-related cases. Respectful and compassionate professional who provides guidance and empowerment to serve the community. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing a solid rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
Bridging Freedom
Pasco County, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Promoted a culture of empathy within the organization, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting each participants unique experience.
- Enhanced team effectiveness in crisis situations with thorough and continuous training programs.
- Improved participants sense of security by establishing and maintaining confidential communication channels.
- Documented participant progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for participants.
Licensed Florida Real Estate Associate
Century 21 Alliance Realty
Spring Hill, Florida
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Enhanced client experience by providing personalized guidance throughout the buying or selling process.
- Collaborated with mortgage brokers to assist clients in securing financing for property acquisitions.
- Streamlined communication processes between buyers, sellers, and agents result in efficient transaction completion.
- Maintained industry knowledge through continuous education, attending seminars, workshops, and networking events.
- Coordinated inspections, appraisals, repairs, and other necessary steps during the transaction process to ensure smooth closings for all parties involved.
Regional Training Coordinator
HMC Management Corporation
Florida, Chicago, And New York
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Coordinated cross-functional team workshops to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among over 200 employees in three regions.
- Established innovative e-learning solutions to accommodate diverse learning styles among regional employees.
- Promoted a positive organizational culture by exemplifying company values and fostering a strong sense of teamwork among colleagues.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives by encouraging employee feedback on existing programs and incorporating suggestions into future modifications.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing enterprise targets.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL06.2025
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2023
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Detailed Oriented
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Planning
- Victim advocacy
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Victim rights knowledge
- Client Confidentiality
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- High-Risk Populations Identification
- Foster care youth
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Behavior Management
- Analytical Thinking
Community Leadership
- Pasco Sheriffs Mounted Posse, Board Member/Mounted Volunteer
- Light Up The Night, Volunteer Coordinator
- Guardian ad Litem, Child Advocate Volunteer
- The Human Trafficking Foundation, Board Member: Speakers Bureau Coordinator/Training Coordinator Volunteer
References
- Corporal Alan Wilkett, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office-Retired, awilkett@htfoundation.us, (813) 928—0322
- Spencer Gross, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office-Lieutenant, spencernole@yahoo.com, (727) 424-0834
- Jennifer Gross, Pinellas County School Board-Educator, mamajennieg@yahoo.com, (727) 424-9296
Timeline
Victim Advocate
Bridging Freedom
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Florida Real Estate Associate
Century 21 Alliance Realty
01.2017 - 01.2021
Regional Training Coordinator
HMC Management Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2017
Master of Social Work - Clinical
Saint Leo University
Bachelor in Social Work - Social Work
Saint Leo University