Michelle Taylor

Dynamic professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role at USAF, where I honed my problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills. Excelled in creating strategic plans and fostering community partnerships, significantly enhancing program efficiency and client support. Proficient in victim advocacy and quality assurance, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high standards.

-Resilience Trainer Assistant (RTA) Certification - 2018

-D-SAACP Certification in Victim Services

-Fort Bragg Special Victims Summit - 9 Credit Hrs.

-Adult Development and Life Assessment - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Intro to Ethics and Social Responsibility - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Intro to Cultural Anthropology - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Ethics and Moral Reasoning - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Intro to Human Services - 3 Credit Hrs.

-H&/HS Culture: The Helping Relationship - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Communication Skills for H&HS Personnel - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Community and Public Health - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Special Populations - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Contemporary Issues, Trends, Health Law Ethics in H&HS - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Cultural Awareness in the Human Services - 3 Credit Hrs.

-Research Methods in H&HS - 3 Credit Hrs.

Total Credit Hours: 44

Department of the Air Force - DOD Volunteer Victim Advocate

Seymour Johnson AFB, NC and Osan AB, South Korea

April 2008-October 2020 Approximate Volunteer Hours - 12,096

-Served as volunteer victim advocate for Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, which includes but is not limited to the 4th Fighter Wing, 916 ARW, 911 ARS, and Osan AFB, South Korea, which includes the 51st FW; as well as represented the SAPR program for both military and civilian agencies.

-Operated with a clear and definitive understanding of DOD guidelines, applicable laws, regulations, executive orders, etc., to provide victims with complete explanation of reporting options, confidential disclosures, professional/non -professional services, and support. 

-Provided care and support to sexual assault/sexual harassment victims during the initial response, during emergency medical treatments, advocacy services, and liaison services. 

-Maintained contact with sexual assault/sexual harassment victims throughout case lifecycle to ensure individual received adequate support during medical processes, investigative inquiries, and legal/administrative procedures, as well as established goals toward recovery. 

-Performed duties such as crisis intervention, safety planning, ongoing non-clinical support, referrals to appropriate agencies, and furnishing information of available resources/options as necessary for client to make informed decisions regarding reporting options and care. 

-Conducted assessment of victims to determine required needs, safety, levels of risk; completes necessary forms. 

-Attended Case Management Groups to represent victims, report victims progress and recovery, ensured needs were met without violating victims’ confidentiality or disclosing privileged communications. 

-Worked collaboratively with agencies such as Family Advocacy Program, Victim Counsel, Integrated Prevention and Response Office, Equal Opportunity Program and Medical Squadron. 

-Skilled in executing tact and diplomacy while engaging with internal and external officials in difficult and sensitive circumstances; uses professionalism to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of organizations/agencies to provide quality victim support. 

-Possesses education and experiential knowledge of behavioral/social science and human service principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual assault/sexual harassment.