Pamela Ward
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Compassionate Counselor and Team Leader experienced in guiding individuals toward constructive life choices and managing diverse teams. Enhanced operational efficiency and fostered client engagement through effective assessment of individual behaviors and strategic recommendations for rehabilitation. Committed to driving improved outcomes for clients and promoting collaboration among colleagues.
Compassionate counselor and team leader dedicated to guiding individuals toward constructive life choices. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic recommendations and effective assessments, fostering client engagement and collaboration among diverse teams.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
18th Judicial Probation Dept
03.2004 - 05.2019
- Provided counseling services to convicted individuals to address behavioral issues. and help them develop constructive approaches to life.
- Recommended court actions based on individual behavior assessments to support rehabilitation and compliance.
- Compose reports in compliance with court requirements.
- Managed staff, prepared work schedules, and assigned specific duties to ensure operational efficiency.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Realtor
Burns and Company
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Accompanied buyers during property visits and inspections, providing insights on home suitability and value based on current market conditions.
- Advised sellers on strategies to enhance home appeal to attract potential buyers.
- Prepared representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, and leases to facilitate smooth transactions.
Counselor
Battered Women’s Shelter
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss life events, fostering self-awareness and improving relationships.
- Counseled clients individually and in group sessions, facilitating strategies to overcome dependencies and adapt to life changes.
- Assisted clients in developing effective problem-solving skills tailored to their needs. in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Teacher
Rayner Early Learning Center
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Planned and implemented dynamic curriculum to promote kindergarten readiness while addressing children's daily needs and care routines.
- Created supportive, engaging learning environment through interactive activities that enhanced children's participation and enthusiasm.
- Created a supportive and engaging learning environment for children through interactive activities.
- Fostered nurturing environment that supported children's social and emotional development.
- Plan and implement dynamic curriculum and fun learning and lay the foundation for kindergarten readiness while tending to children’s daily needs, personal hygiene and care routines.
Counselor
Office of Mental Health
06.1994 - 03.1998
- Developed and implemented treatment plans that addressed individual client needs and goals.
- Managed client-related paperwork, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and maintaining accurate diagnostic records and progress notes.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
- Evaluated clients' physical and mental conditions through comprehensive reviews of client information to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Education
licensed realtor - Real Estate
Burk Baker School of Real Estate And Appraising
Baton Rouge, LA 01.2003 - 01.2011
Bachelor of science - Family Life and Living
Louisiana state university
Baton Rouge, LA 08.1974 - 01.1978
Skills
- Legal Documentation
- Report Writing
- Community Outreach
- Management
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Empathetic Counseling
Fields Of Expertise
- Human Resource Development
- Social Services
- Mental Health Counseling
- Case Management
- Domestic Violence Intervention
- Classroom Teaching
- Real Estate
- Probation
Timeline
Probation Officer
18th Judicial Probation Dept
03.2004 - 05.2019
licensed realtor - Real Estate
Burk Baker School of Real Estate And Appraising
01.2003 - 01.2011
Realtor
Burns and Company
01.2003 - 01.2013
Counselor
Battered Women’s Shelter
01.2000 - 01.2004
Teacher
Rayner Early Learning Center
05.1998 - 05.1999
Counselor
Office of Mental Health
06.1994 - 03.1998
Bachelor of science - Family Life and Living
Louisiana state university
08.1974 - 01.1978