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LISA SMITH

Brenham

Summary

Empathetic and results-driven Career Advisor with over 5 years of experience in case management, career counseling, and customer service. Recognized for strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to foster positive outcomes for diverse client populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Advisor

Interfaith of The Woodlands
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintain WIOA Adult and Dislocated caseload (40 cases)
  • Guide clients in identifying goals, exploring career paths, and accessing training programs.
  • Assist with scholarship eligibility and financial aid processes.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in client files and systems.
  • Provide career exploration tools and community resources.
  • WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker credential status 100%

Financial Aid Customer Support Specialist

Interfaith of The Woodlands
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supported clients with scholarship submissions and required documents.
  • Delivered step-by-step assistance through financial aid processes with a focus on accuracy and empathy.
  • Tracked and updated customer case files to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
  • Participated in ongoing training to stay current with financial aid guidelines.

Personal Service Representative

Baker Ripley
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Maintained Trade Adjustment Assistance caseload (50 cases).
  • Researched and developed and amended reemployment training plans.
  • Special project: Conducted monthly benchmark reviews of Trade Adjustment Assistance caseload files submitted correction requests to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Workforce Development Specialist II

Texas Workforce Commission
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Maintained Trade Adjustment Assistance caseload (50 cases)
  • Researched, developed, and amended reemployment training plans.

Workforce Development Specialist II

Texas Workforce Commission
11.2013 - 01.2015

Maintained Trade Adjustment Assistance caseload Workforce Solutions Plano and Greenville offices (50 cases)

Developed and approved reemployment training plans

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
09.2010

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix
07.2009

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Career Counseling
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry & Documentation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Time Management

Timeline

Career Advisor

Interfaith of The Woodlands
04.2022 - Current

Financial Aid Customer Support Specialist

Interfaith of The Woodlands
07.2021 - 04.2022

Personal Service Representative

Baker Ripley
01.2016 - 09.2019

Workforce Development Specialist II

Texas Workforce Commission
01.2015 - 01.2016

Workforce Development Specialist II

Texas Workforce Commission
11.2013 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Psychology

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix