To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Representative
DC Government
06.2022 - Current
Process approximately 50 application weekly for public assistance programs for needy individuals and families
Analysis and adherence to agency’s policy and procedures while processing customers’ applications for benefits
Determine eligibility for Snap, Cash Assistance, and Medicaid (MAGI or Non-Magi) benefits programs
Authorize, revise, continue, or discontinue DHS benefits as state and federal law require
Conduct Interviews with applicants who are applying or schedule to re-certify for benefits.
Digital Video Evidence Technician
WMATA Police Department
08.2021 - 06.2022
Perform in-depth intelligence analysis in support pertaining to the agency operations and situational occurrences
Operate and recover 20 + images and videos of criminal offenses occurred on or near public transportation for internal and external investigations from CCTV, bus, and rail car hard drives
Monitor station activity in real-time and assist law enforcement with pertinent information about details of events, suspects, and victims
Process law enforcement requests and subpoenas for digital video evidence of criminal incidents
Maintain physical and digital record of evidence according to policy
Effectively communicate agency’s policy and order of operation with various law enforcement authorities as well as lawyers via email and phone.
Case Manager
District Of Columbia Government
09.2002 - 08.2021
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to to address detained inmates needs and goals.
Assisted clients in navigating legal services while being detained.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate case planning for case loads of 75-150 detained inmates.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Labor Relations Representative-Volunteer
International Association Of Machinists
09.2014 - 02.2017
Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership
Negotiated collective bargaining agreements
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
05.2024
Graduate Level Certificate - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University, Davenport, IA
09.2014
Some College (No Degree) - SAVRAA- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor
Network For Victims Recovery DC, Washington DC
Skills
Labor Relations
Employment Law
Time Management
Communications Strategies
Microsoft Office
Social services knowledge
Customer service skills
Timeline
Social Service Representative - DC Government
06.2022 - Current
Digital Video Evidence Technician - WMATA Police Department
08.2021 - 06.2022
Labor Relations Representative-Volunteer - International Association Of Machinists
09.2014 - 02.2017
Case Manager - District Of Columbia Government
09.2002 - 08.2021
University of Maryland - Master of Science, Human Resources
University of Maryland - Graduate Level Certificate, Human Resource Management
Kaplan University - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Network For Victims Recovery DC - Some College (No Degree), SAVRAA- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor