Myrka Cortez
Laredo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with experience providing social services to various groups of families and children to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing students strengths, advocating for children resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools Of Laredo
Laredo, TX
10.2022 - Current
- The Site/Project Coordinator is responsible for being a positive role model for students, building positive relationships and maintaining open communication with parents, the community and with school staff.
- Providing effective positive relationships with students; provides general counseling and/or supportive guidance to students and their families.
- Has to meet and maintain an assigned caseload of students.
- Coordinates referrals of students and their families to outside agencies for services not provided on site.
- The Site/Project Coordinator will act as a liaison between the school and the student’s household by maintaining frequent contacts with the student’s parents and/or guardians.
- The Site/Project Coordinator assists in the planning of enrichment activities for students and families and is responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting monthly reports as required.
Clinique Beauty Advisor
Dillard's
Laredo, TX
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Consulted with clients to determine their skin type and skincare concerns.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Perform consultations for customers, providing skincare and makeup recommendations.
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
Laredo, Texas
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate staff members.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage.
- Managed employee schedules, handled workflows and evaluated workloads and resources.
Dental Assistant
Hector Lopez DDS PC
Laredo, TX
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Education
High School Diploma -
United South High School
Laredo, TX05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health, Community, & Policy in Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2020
Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Active Listening
- Supervision & Leadership
- Good Work Ethic
- People Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Fluent in Spanish
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools Of Laredo
10.2022 - Current
Clinique Beauty Advisor
Dillard's
09.2021 - 09.2022
Front End Supervisor
Ross Dress for Less
05.2021 - 09.2021
Dental Assistant
Hector Lopez DDS PC
03.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
United South High School
Bachelor of Science - Health, Community, & Policy in Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At San Antonio