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Makalyn Roush

Cuyahoga Falls,OH

Summary

Passionate advocate motivated to positively impact survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as human trafficking, with knowledgeable, caring, and supportive services. Never shies away from assignments and always goes beyond requirements to make a lasting difference. Offers excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Service Advocate

Hope And Healing Survivor Resource Center
2023.03 - Current
  • Provides trauma-informed advocacy services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence/abuse.
  • Provides on-call response for survivors within law enforcement, hospital, and legal system settings.
  • Works within the community to provide education and outreach about agency services.
  • Co-facilitates a variety of therapy support groups.
  • Manages complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
  • Assists with applications and collects required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
  • Counsels clients during emotionally challenging situations, offering empathy while maintaining professionalism.
  • Works effectively with fellow team members and agency partners to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Works with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate supportive services for survivors of sexual violence within the Akron Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
  • Works with the Summit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force to provide advocacy services during operations.

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
2022.01 - 2023.03

• Greet customers in the front lobby
• Communicate via email and phone with customers to answer questions about their pet's account
• Schedule interview, boarding, and daycare reservations for customers
• Take payments for services provided through an online data system
• Efficiently run campers from the lobby to the play yard
• Take down important information about daycare and boarding campers and communicate that with
staff
• Input service requests into the online data system
• Conduct part of a new camper interview: review vaccination information, take a photo of the camper, and
go over any necessary paperwork with the customer
• Provide customers with updated information on procedures, specials, and pricing
• Observe and control personal play yard to ensure the safety of self and campers
• Conduct daily chore list according to the specific shift worked
• Completed animal first aid training
• Trained in basic grooming services

Appointment Scheduler

OB GYN Associates Of Akron, Inc.
2019.12 - 2022.01

• Took incoming calls from patients to schedule appointments
• Answered questions regarding appointment procedures
• Performed massive rescheduling projects
• Input call/appointment documentation into the electronic health record system
• Collaborated with other professional offices to transfer patient information/accept referral paperwork
• Updated state insurance information for all patients each day to ensure their coverage
• Attended HIPAA trainings to ensure the understanding of patient confidentiality
• Attended OSHA trainings to ensure personal safety within the office
• Attended regular meetings to discuss new procedures within the office

Restaurant Hostess

Oler's Bar And Grill
2016.06 - 2018.05

• Greeted customers at the front of house
• Efficiently sat customers equally in server sections
• Took reservations via phone calls
• Provided information on menu items/daily discounts
• Cleaned tables of dirty dishes/food items and reset for new customers
• Prepped food items for each shift
• Performed deep cleaning procedures weekly
• Ran food/drinks for servers
• Attended catering events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Findlay High School
Findlay, OH
05.2018

Skills

  • Database Management
  • Document Review
  • MS Office
  • Legal knowledge
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Effective communication skills
  • Case Management
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Building Trust and Relationships
  • Support Services

Certification

  • National Advocate Credentialing Program- Provisional Advocate through June 2025
  • Certified in assisting clients through the Safe at Home address confidentiality program
  • Certified in ODVN's Relocation Assistance Program



Timeline

Direct Service Advocate

Hope And Healing Survivor Resource Center
2023.03 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
2022.01 - 2023.03

Appointment Scheduler

OB GYN Associates Of Akron, Inc.
2019.12 - 2022.01

Restaurant Hostess

Oler's Bar And Grill
2016.06 - 2018.05

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

The University of Akron

High School Diploma -

Findlay High School
  • National Advocate Credentialing Program- Provisional Advocate through June 2025
  • Certified in assisting clients through the Safe at Home address confidentiality program
  • Certified in ODVN's Relocation Assistance Program



Makalyn Roush