Natalie Idowu
Hammond,IN
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
A delaget out of indiana community helping and changing lives everyday. member of the Breakfast club social community politic out reach. working with school systems and public officials.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Gen Mobile ACP Program /life Line
04.2022 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
Licensed Optician
For Eyes Optical
03.2012 - 03.2022
- Interpreting the results of eye examinations, using prescriptions written by Optometrists and Ophthalmologists
- Advising patients on frame weights, materials, styles and colors
- Recommending lenses, coatings and frames to suit customers' needs
- Measuring customers to determine suitable types and styles of frames
- Adjusting frames so they fit properly
- Preparing orders for glasses and contact lenses by checking prescriptions, lens thickness and other specifications
- Making sure that orders for glasses and contact lenses have been processed accurately
- Help in day to day operations
- Problem solving.
Store Manager
Christian optical
01.1998 - 03.2012
- Open and close pretesting for exam
- Selling glasses and contacts with dispensing eyewear
- Filing medical insurance to planned benefits
- Working with marketing and associates on how to bring customers into the establishment
- Running a finished lab and establishing relationships with customers.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Licensed Optician/Manager
Visionworks
01.1994 - 08.1998
- Customer service, answering phones, making and dispensing eyeglass orders, contact lens classes
- Directing customer traffic, working in a full-service lab, watching over insurances, and taking care of day-to-day operations.
Education
College Degree in Paralegal Studies -
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL07.2005
High school diploma -
Austin Community College District
Chicago, IL06.1989
Skills
- Legal Research
- Sales
- Insurance Verification
- Office Management
- Laboratory Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Medical Scheduling
- Medical Billing
- Client Needs Assessment
- Resource Navigation
- Case Documentation
- Assessment skills
- Emergency response training
Timeline
Social Worker
Gen Mobile ACP Program /life Line
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Optician
For Eyes Optical
03.2012 - 03.2022
Store Manager
Christian optical
01.1998 - 03.2012
Licensed Optician/Manager
Visionworks
01.1994 - 08.1998
College Degree in Paralegal Studies -
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
High school diploma -
Austin Community College District
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