I have the empathy and patience to connect with individuals from different backgrounds on an emotional level, offering support during tough times. I pay close attention to detail and can accurately assess needs. I always strive to provide the best care and support I can.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Advocate
Holy Cross Services: New Hope Community Center
04.2024 - Current
Connected clients to emergency shelters or other programs when appropriate, providing a safe space during times of crisis.
Maintained detailed records of client interactions and outcomes to ensure accurate reporting and evaluation of program effectiveness.
Help clients with housing applications and find jobs
De-escalates clients in challenging and aggressive situations and help persons by using training provided and sound judgement.
Inputs data into the Homeless Management Information System(HMIS)
Write shift reports
Responsible for supporting the completion,accuracy, and documentation of participant intakes.
Undergraduate Student Intern
30th Judicial Circuit Court-Family Division
05.2024 - 07.2024
Documented interactions or contact with students and parents at the Ingham Academy, home, or during transportation.
Conducted home/school visits to check on students and their families
Provided transportation for students to designated locations and residences
Conducted verbal check-ins with students to assess their academic progress, personal well being, and home environment
Attended weekly court hearings for youth
Administered drug tests to students and dropped them off
MSU Culinary Services
Michigan State University
09.2019 - 04.2024
Worked in fast-paced environments.
Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions at Kellogg Center.
Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
Prepared recipes for cooks following specific instructions
Helped clean dish room, washed pots, and places dishes in washing machine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05-2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
07-2022
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Lansing, MI
06-2019
Skills
Teamwork
Customer service
Documentation skills
Client intakes
Data confidentiality
Adaptability
Languages
Rundi (Kirundi)
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Intern
30th Judicial Circuit Court-Family Division
05.2024 - 07.2024
Housing Advocate
Holy Cross Services: New Hope Community Center
04.2024 - Current
MSU Culinary Services
Michigan State University
09.2019 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ferris State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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