Melissa Echevarria
Hollister,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Counselor
Choices For Children/ Child Development Inc.
San Jose, CA
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Scheduled & screened clients; collected documents such as birth certificates, pay stubs, Identification, billing statements etc.
- Determined eligibility for the client and reviewed thoroughly all State board forms.
- Created contracts for day care providers; Exempt, family day cares and center based.
- Calculated and paid childcare providers monthly for their childcare services.
- Organized and case noted files and also followed up with yearly rectifications.
- Calculated and evaluated family income to determine eligibility and or family fee.
- Updated clients files based on change or need.
- Participated and conducted Santa Clara County workshops.
- Worked closely with Provider Specialist team; created vendor requests etc.
- Uploaded information onto database and maintained a structured and organized case file.
- Strategized time management and reached deadlines while following state regulations.
- Assisted clients with additional resources and referrals.
- Attended CAlWorks and Santa Clara meetings.
- Provided confidentiality
- Built rapport
Student Advisor
San Jose State
San Jose , CA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Checked grades and growth.
- Established confidentiality.
- Helped with career planning and educational road maps.
San Jose State Group Counselor
San Jose State
San Jose, CA
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Facilitated group sessions on multiple issues; trauma, death, time management etc.
- Conducted training, workshops and game activities.
- Reported back with professors and created and presented powerpoint slide shows.
Writing Assistant
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Worked on-on-one with students; both ESL and students with learning disabilities.
- Worked in small groups, built relationships.
- Attended summer educator trainings with facility teachers.
- Participated in community service.
- Created panel boards and hosted guest speaker events.
- Worked as a Supplementary Instructor, working side by side with English professors both low level and high level English courses.
- Created research data and presented the research.
Photography Assistant
N.W. Photography Inc.
Morgan Hill, CA
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Reviewed images and selected best frames to present in client portfolio for purchase.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Set up lighting, prepared sweeps and organized area for photography sessions.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Created invoices, worked with Excel, Quickbooks and Microsoft Word.
- Retouched images using Adobe.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
San Jose State
San Jose05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Behavioral Science
Fresno State University
Fresno05.2016
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA05.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Adaptable
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Attention to Details
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Student Advisor
San Jose State
09.2018 - 05.2019
San Jose State Group Counselor
San Jose State
09.2017 - 05.2019
Childcare Counselor
Choices For Children/ Child Development Inc.
06.2016 - 04.2022
Writing Assistant
Gavilan College
09.2011 - 05.2014
Photography Assistant
N.W. Photography Inc.
06.2009 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
San Jose State
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Behavioral Science
Fresno State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Gavilan College
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