- Spending time with my children
- Volunteering
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Beginner motorcycle rider
- Dancing
Maria Andazola
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in advocacy and client support, notably at Emerge Center Against Abuse. Excelled in roles requiring active listening, problem-solving, and adaptability, managing over 15 cases in 2024. Skilled in community outreach and teamwork, I've significantly contributed to cross-functional team success and client self-sufficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Coordinator
Emerge Center Against Abuse
Tucson, Arizona
01.2018 - 03.2025
- Acted as an advocate for clients when necessary, ensuring their needs were met and their voices heard throughout the case management process.
- Managed over 15 assigned cases and projects in 2024.
- Assisted clients in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with relevant community resources and support services.
- Conducted regular home visits or office appointments to monitor client progress and provide ongoing support throughout the duration of the case plan implementation process.
- Contributed to the creation of a supportive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing resources, and offering constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Safeguarded client confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines and maintaining secure records management practices.
- Completed various administrative tasks such as making phone calls, answering emails and inputting data into systems.
Stay at Home Mom
My Children
10.2010 - 01.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
Advocate Coordinator
Mt Graham Safe House
07.1999 - 05.2009
- Supervised the advocate teams in Graham County , Greenlee County and the San Carlos Apache Nation
- Battered Immigrant Women's Program . Formed the task force that allowed us to meet with local law enforcement bi monthly to provide trauma informed training
- Advocate on call response time 30 minutes to active DV scenes accompanied by local law enforcement
- First response to Medical facilities providing emotional support to participants receiving rape kits
- Received over a thousand hours of training including Certified Advocate training through NAU
Education
No Degree - School of Missions
Christ For The Nations
Dallas, TX06-1998
High School Diploma -
Safford Christian School
Safford, AZ05-1995
Skills
- Advocacy background
- Active listening strengths
- Data collection
- Client needs assessments
- Community outreach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Interests
Timeline
Case Coordinator
Emerge Center Against Abuse
01.2018 - 03.2025
Stay at Home Mom
My Children
10.2010 - 01.2018
Front Desk Receptionist
YMCA
03.2010 - 10.2010
Advocate Coordinator
Mt Graham Safe House
07.1999 - 05.2009
No Degree - School of Missions
Christ For The Nations
High School Diploma -
Safford Christian School
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