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Latoya Parks

Chandler,AZ

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caseworker II

City Of Phoenix
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
  • Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
  • Provided crisis intervention and case management services to child, family and legal guardians.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.

Data Entry Clerk

Integrity Staffing Solutions Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Secured and protected data from unauthorized access by complying with security protocols.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.

Grocery Shopper

Amazon
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
  • Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.

Adult Probation Officer

Maricopa Couunty
04.2017 - 10.2020
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits.
  • Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
  • Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
  • Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
  • Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
  • Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
  • Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
  • Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
  • Handled over 65 full-cycle caseloads per month.

Shipping Clerk

Notions Marketing
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.

Cashier

Koeze
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Billing Specialist

UPS Supply Chain Solutions
03.2007 - 01.2009
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Court Protocols
  • Client Engagement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Individual Service Plans
  • Case Notes
  • Highly Effective Communication
  • Court Hearings
  • Client Supervision
  • Large Caseload Management
  • Incident Reports
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Client Documentation
  • Community Mental Health Programs

Timeline

Caseworker II

City Of Phoenix
05.2023 - Current

Data Entry Clerk

Integrity Staffing Solutions Inc.
04.2022 - 06.2022

Grocery Shopper

Amazon
06.2021 - 05.2022

Adult Probation Officer

Maricopa Couunty
04.2017 - 10.2020

Cashier

Koeze
09.2015 - 12.2015

Shipping Clerk

Notions Marketing
02.2015 - 05.2016

Billing Specialist

UPS Supply Chain Solutions
03.2007 - 01.2009

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ferris State University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Rapids Community College
Latoya Parks