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
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
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
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
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