Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Specialist
New York City Health and Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2022
(40 hrs per week)
Conducted community outreach to locate persons diagnosed with COVID-19 and contacts that were not reached by telephone contact tracing efforts
Conducted community-based assessments with cases and contacts and links clients to contact tracing case investigators Or other community and City service providers
Conducted COVID-19 case interviews and contact tracing using Antitrauma-informed, culturally respectful approach that builds trust and facilitates free sharing of information
Protected and maintains confidentiality and privacy of case interviews and contacts through adherence to appropriate protocols and standard operating procedures
Followed approved scripts and protocols, provides clients with approved information about COVID-19 prevention and control
Assesses clients’ service needs; provides education and risk reduction information
Identified barriers to community engagement efforts and appropriately escalates issues to Community Engagement Supervisor
Collected and records information obtained from case interviews and contact gathering into data system in accordance with established policies and procedures
Participated in meetings and case reviews with coworkers/supervisor
Prepared meeting materials
Created templates for letters and memos tailed to specific clients
Track and maintain community relations inventory and donations
Reviewed and monitored programs regularly and coordinated resources and materials.
Developed and implemented community engagement requirements and programs.
Coordinated and implemented various community engagement activities.
Generated reports to evaluate program success and make modifications.
Interviewed members of specific populations to understand and document issues.
Claim Specialist/Investigator
Department Of Transportation
02.2018 - 07.2020
(40 hrs per week)
Completed/Closed out over 230 searches request from plaintiffs filings Civil Tort claims against the City of New York
Analyzed and Complied DOT documents such as NYC Permits, Notice of Claims, 311 Complaints Inspection and Sidewalk Management
Drafted, Reviewed and Signed affidavits for testifiers in court
Gained experience using SharePoint, Law Manager, E-Courts and other various DOT Databases
Communicated within teams situated at the New York City Law Department to retrieve hardcopy documents and worker gang sheets
Conducted research on legal issues and case law on assigned cases
Experienced dealing with sudden deadlines (Rush/Brill Cases)
Use Microsoft Excel to create statistical tables used for presentations
Assisted with process related to court action during court proceedings, by generating, pulling, and provide cases files
Collaborated with legal counsel to make organizational claims decisions aligning with governing laws.
Escalated files with significant indemnity exposure to supervisor for further investigation.
Understood requirements for disputes, gathered evidence to support claims and prepared customer cases to handle appeals.
Conducted full claim investigations and reported updates and legal actions.
Drafted and reviewed legal documents utilizing knowledge of relevant clauses to minimize incurred liability.
Legal Intern/ File Clerk
William Schwitzer & Associates
01.2016 - 07.2017
(40 hrs per week)
Drafted and revised varies of legal documents for attorneys
Conducted research on legal issues and case law on assigned cases
Filed varies of motions within proper county courts
Scanned paperwork and transcripts into multiple
Provided legal correspondence and legal documents to court and clients
Filed and organizing each case paperwork
Served subpoenas in person to varies companies and individuals
Prepared drafts of settlement agreements, implementation memoranda, briefing documents for clients, decision summaries, and other communications or correspondence related to cases
Analyzed and evaluate cases.
Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
Supported lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, subpoenas and court documents.
Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
Political Internship
The Black Institute
06.2015 - 08.2015
(30Hrs per week)
Worked on data research regarding grants and awards
Provided administrative support and clerical duties
Planned and coordinated community fundraisers
Preformed political phone banking duties
Provided assistance in calendar planning
Criticized and commented on political issues in public media forums to highlight policies and sway opinion.
Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
Volunteer
New York City
01.2016 - 03.2016
Provided food to children and homeless
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Assisted with special events and programs.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
Summer Intern
The New York City Council
05.2014 - 08.2014
(30 hrs per week)
Attended City Hall discussion/ Bill Hearing on Hurricane Sandy relief funds
Conducted Data Research on Verrazano Bridge concerning bridge steel property
Created Excel spreadsheet on community financial funds
Created graduation certificates for local High school
Opened, sorted and distributed incoming mail and packages.
Answered phones, provided information and took messages.
Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
Education
B.S - Political Science
Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY
Skills
Meeting Scheduling
Community Relations Expertise
Workflow Processes
Development Activities
Customer Experience
Public Speaking
Legal Support
Coordinating Program Resources
Community Engagement
Certification
IBM CYBERSECURITY ,
DATA ANALYST
Timeline
Community Engagement Specialist
New York City Health and Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2022
Claim Specialist/Investigator
Department Of Transportation
02.2018 - 07.2020
Volunteer
New York City
01.2016 - 03.2016
Legal Intern/ File Clerk
William Schwitzer & Associates
01.2016 - 07.2017
Political Internship
The Black Institute
06.2015 - 08.2015
Summer Intern
The New York City Council
05.2014 - 08.2014
B.S - Political Science
Buffalo, The State University of New York
IBM CYBERSECURITY ,
DATA ANALYST
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