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Loretta Gaskamp

Brenham

Summary

Seasoned Youth Development Professional well-versed in modeling values like respect and responsibility with a hands-on approach. Analytical problem-solver with a forward-thinking mentality. Offering sixteen months of related experience.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Skills Instructor

Brenham Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.

Youth Development Coach IV

State Of Texas TJJD
03.2020 - Current
  • Supervised youth and maintained security for each child under care.
  • Worked directly with at-risk or youth offenders to improve life skills.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.

Assistant Director of Food Service

Brenham State Supported Living Center
10.2002 - 06.2019
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Authored clear and professional business documents.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
  • Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
11.2012

Skills

  • Counseling best practices
  • Problem and issue resolution
  • Youth behavior management
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Documentation skills
  • Valid driver's license

Certification

Learn 2 Serve Food Service Manager Certification

Licensed Peace Officer Instructor

Timeline

Life Skills Instructor

Brenham Independent School District
08.2022 - Current

Youth Development Coach IV

State Of Texas TJJD
03.2020 - Current

Assistant Director of Food Service

Brenham State Supported Living Center
10.2002 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ashford University

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