Nikki Melendez
Corpus Christi,TX
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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Tech II - DIS
City Of Corpus Christi Nueces Co Public Health District
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Provided patient education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
ELAR Teacher
CCISD
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Probation Officer
Nueces County CSCD
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
Transportation Security Officer
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
10.2011 - 08.2016
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Conducted bag searches and performed pat-downs of passengers to maintain secure, safe premises.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2013
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Administrative Support
- Office Equipment
- Web Applications
- Reports and Data
- Customer Satisfaction
- Document Organization
- Clinical Documentation
- Continuous Professional Improvement
- Customer Relationships
- Office Support
- Data Integrity
- Data Gathering
- Maintain Records
- Scheduling
Timeline
Public Health Tech II - DIS
City Of Corpus Christi Nueces Co Public Health District
02.2023 - Current
ELAR Teacher
CCISD
08.2016 - 06.2022
Probation Officer
Nueces County CSCD
09.2015 - 08.2016
Transportation Security Officer
Department Of Homeland Security, TSA
10.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelors Of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
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