Melinda Talmage
Greenville,TX
Summary
Career development professional prepared to guide individuals in their career journeys. Proven capability in creating impactful career strategies and delivering effective counseling sessions. Emphasizes team collaboration and achieving goals, adaptable to shifting demands. Reliable and skilled in career assessments and job market analysis.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Career Advisor
Career Team LLC
04.2023 - Current
- I am currently a youth career advisor with Workforce Solutions. I assist youth 14-24 coming into our program. I assist with youth with subsidized work experience, on the job training and internships. I provide case management from the start of their acceptance into the program until 1yr after they leave the program. I assist with support services, job fairs, and assisting the youth find the career that they are pursue.
Service Coordinator QMHP
Heart Of Texas Behavioral Health Network
12.2022 - 05.2023
- I recently was a Service Coordinator for those with IDD. I monitor each one of my clients every month to make sure they are making progress on their goals and to make sure they are happy with the services they are receiving. I do monthly, 90-day and yearly monitoring of my clients. I also assist in getting them food, hygiene items, or link them with any other resources. I also was PRN PCT at the Diversion Center assisting clients who were staying in our facility as they dealt with a crisis in the lives.
Case Manager QMHP CS I
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
05.2022 - 02.2023
- I was previously a case manager with the Klaras Center for Families assisting children/youth in their need for outside services. I assist in meeting with them and their psychiatrists, visiting them in their home or community, or in their school. I offer support by linking the family with other resources as needed such as food, therapy, housing etc. I was PRN as PCT in a Diversion center.
Patient Service Specialist/PCT
Baylor Scott and White
03.2021 - 03.2022
- I was a PSS at Southwest Sports and Orthopedics Center. I handle incoming patient calls for the 11 physicians and 7Pas. I also check patients in and out. I am the work comp coordinator for the clinic. I also handle all the incoming fracture referrals. When needed I transcribe and distribute referrals that are incoming into the facility. I PRN at the hospital PCT/HUC.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Robinson ISD
08.2020 - 03.2021
- I was a Special Education paraprofessional in an ESCE classroom. I have 3 children that I provide support for alongside the certified teacher. I assist in curriculum, behavior and any other areas where I can be of assistance.
Special Ed Aide
Lorena ISD
08.2020 - 03.2021
- I was a Special Education aide in a Pre-K classroom. I have 4 children that I provide support to alongside the certified teacher. I assist in curriculum, behavior, and any other areas that are needed of me.
Instructional Aide
Lorena ISD
08.2017 - 08.2020
- I was formally working as an aide in Physical Ed. I assisted the coach in any way that I needed. At times, I have covered classrooms, covered the secretary position and am always available to help in any other areas that may be required of me.
Secretary
American Lube & Mechanical
07.2002 - 08.2017
- This is our family business therefore I took care of all the paperwork, parts ordering, inventory, AP, AR -Billing -Accounting -Parts ordering, inventory
CSR
Fleetwood Call Center
01.2001 - 07.2002
- Handled incoming requests from customers and dealers regarding repairs to customers mobile homes. Input request into the system and assigned to appropriate contractors. Also ordered parts for the contractors. -Interact with customers on a day to day basis -Enter customers data into computer for records -Contact with contractors on daily basis -Preformed any job function required of me
CSR
EMSI
05.1992 - 01.2001
- Obtained medical records from Dr’s office for insurance companies. Distributed faxes from Dr’soffices to the appropriate departments. Input medical requests into the system. Worked directly with insurance agencies regarding clients. Conducted interviews with clients. Also gave presentations of our current system to prospective agencies. -Constant over the phone contact with customers/agents -Handled incoming faxes -Data entry Enter customer's data into computer for records - Presentation of our system to new agencies
Child Care worker
Calvery Preschool
08.1989 - 05.1992
- Worked in both nursery and preschool classroom -Interacted with children/parents -Lead morning devotionals -help plan curriculum
Education
BS - Child and Family Services
Tarleton State University
Waco, TX05.2024
AA-BS - Child and Family Studies
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05.2021
Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication Empathy
- Organized
- Punctual
- Special Education
- Child Care
Certification
- Autism Certificate
- Dyslexia Certificate
- Sensitivity Training
- Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder-Brain
- Autism Spectrum Disorder-Communication
- Augmentative or Alternative Communication
- CPI certified
- CPR certified
Timeline
Youth Career Advisor
Career Team LLC
04.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator QMHP
Heart Of Texas Behavioral Health Network
12.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager QMHP CS I
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
05.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Service Specialist/PCT
Baylor Scott and White
03.2021 - 03.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Robinson ISD
08.2020 - 03.2021
Special Ed Aide
Lorena ISD
08.2020 - 03.2021
Instructional Aide
Lorena ISD
08.2017 - 08.2020
Secretary
American Lube & Mechanical
07.2002 - 08.2017
CSR
Fleetwood Call Center
01.2001 - 07.2002
CSR
EMSI
05.1992 - 01.2001
Child Care worker
Calvery Preschool
08.1989 - 05.1992
AA-BS - Child and Family Studies
McLennan Community College
BS - Child and Family Services
Tarleton State University