Laura Houston
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Caring and motivated person. Strong multitasking ability, recognized for excellent communication skills and ability to manage and enthusiastically engage with individuals. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Community Advocate
Lutheran Services Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Completed data entry of enrollments and case-management activities.
- Collaborated closely with team members to create and deliver parent engagement events.
- Worked as team with family services and education staff throughout program.
- Conducted recruiting activities in community to increase program reach.
- Engaged with larger campaigns to build deeply collaborative partnerships.
- Offered parenting and community resource support to center families.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Delivered translation services through fluency in Spanish
Lab Assistant
Gastro Florida
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
Advocate, Volunteer Assistant
Harborside Inc
04.2017 - 07.2019
- For low-income families
- Build a trustworthy connection and relationship with the children and families
- Initiate collaborative partnerships with parents and other agencies to establish mutual trust and respect
- Responsible for the management and record keeping of the family comprehensive file etc
- Refer families to community agencies/programs; assess accessibility, relevance and usefulness of assistance received
- Assist the head leaders with the introductions
- Prepare learning resources
- Helping children understand instructions, through repetition, re-phrasing or demonstrating.
Education
A.S Degree - Social and Human Services
St. Petersburg College
12.2023
Skills
- Record keeping
- Self motivated
- Professional Responsibility
- Customer Service
- Laura Houston - page 1
- Community Engagement
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Case File Management
- Emotional Support
- Community Relations
- Effective Working Relationships
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Family and Community Advocate
Lutheran Services Florida
08.2022 - Current
Lab Assistant
Gastro Florida
06.2021 - 07.2022
Advocate, Volunteer Assistant
Harborside Inc
04.2017 - 07.2019
A.S Degree - Social and Human Services
St. Petersburg College
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