Michelle Quezada
Van Buren,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Case Manager
Guiding Harbor
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Established parental eligibility through frequent meetings and reviewing information.
- Verified parent and child records to check matches and overall pairing eligibility.
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 01.2023
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
Photographer
Albion College
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Help Room Tutor
Albion College
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Albion College
Albion, MI05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Albion College
Albion, MI05.2015
Skills
- Records Management
- Trauma Expertise
- Compassionate Care
- Family Support
- Report Writing
- Mental Health Treatment Programming
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Home Visits
- Court Proceedings
- Records Maintenance
- Therapeutic Services
- Team Meetings
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
Timeline
Foster Care Case Manager
Guiding Harbor
01.2023 - 09.2023
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 01.2023
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2015 - 06.2016
Photographer
Albion College
10.2014 - 05.2015
Help Room Tutor
Albion College
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Albion College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Albion College
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