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Ramona Ellison-Lewis

Colorado Springs,CO

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counseling Assistant

GOAL Academy High School
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided administrative support to counseling staff, including scheduling student progress anppointments and maintaining student records.
  • Entered transcripts accurately and ensured that students were enrolled in the courses to work toward their diploma.
  • Discussed future plans with students and guided them towards classes and programs offered in order to assist them with their career aspirations.
  • Supported students by being an advocate and letting them know that they had the support of myself and the entire counseling department.
  • Worked closely with the others in the counseling department with a cheerful, can do attitude and fostering a team-work spirit.
  • Assisted counselors in preparing documents and creating school course schedules.

Family Visitation Facilitator SEPT Program

CASA Pikes Peak Region
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - Current
  • Supervise visits between children and parents at the CASA site by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants. Monitor visitation to ensure that the child and parent had a safe visit both physically and emotionally.
  • Enter client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.

Working sporadically for CASA

Mediator

Teen Court
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2010 - Current
  • Devise innovative and targeted solutions for each case to achieve mutually satisfactory resolutions.
  • Author settlement agreement documents containing resolutions and obtained signatures from both parties to finalize agreements.
  • Gather information about disputes by interviewing individuals, witnesses and other involved parties.
  • Assess conflicts by analyzing all aspects and sides of situations with impartial viewpoint and consideration of applicable laws.
  • Negotiate settlements and agreements between parties by providing mutual support and driving resolutions.
  • Utilize proven methods of dispute resolution by fostering understanding of opposing party's perspective.

Working sporadically over 12 years for Forge Evolution, formerly known as teen court.

Founder Criminal Justice Society

UCCS
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2009 - 12.2012
  • Develop organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
  • Cultivate and maintained strong industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities.
  • Promote company public profile by delivering speeches, writing articles and presenting at industry conferences as public face of organization.
  • Collaborate with industry partners to build valuable relationships.

Assistant Manager

Lane Bryant Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2003 - 06.2009
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Increased annual sales by driving operational efficiencies and building customer rapport to foster loyalty.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands while monitoring clothing, accessory and shoe levels.
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project future demands.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.

Administrative Assistant

Sanmina SCI
Fountain, CO
12.2000 - 09.2003
  • Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle inquiries or direct to appropriate persons.
  • Liaised with board members to provide reports, status updates and presentations.
  • Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
  • Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
  • Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.

Front Desk Night Auditor

Evergreen Inn
McChord AFB, WA
10.1998 - 11.1999
  • Worked with housekeeping and guest services to meet all incoming guest needs, smooth check-in processes and maximize satisfaction.
  • Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to keep bookkeeping current.
  • Monitored reservations to track incoming parties and special events.
  • Managed all front desk operations for busy high-volume hotel.
  • Performed balance procedures for hotel accounts and resolved discrepancies.
  • Handled night audit paperwork, verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue reviews.
  • Managed late check-ins and provided information on hotel amenities, including dining establishments, spa hours and room service.
  • Posted room charges such as food, liquor and telephone calls based on individual customer actions.
  • Arranged special accommodations for guests to maintain optimal satisfaction
  • Completed all nightly updates to hotel rates and individual room charges.

Education

Certification - Divorce Mediation

Phoenix Strategies, Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2021

Certification - Mediation

Phoenix Strategies, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2020

Skills

  • Activity supervision
  • Facility oversight
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Issue and conflict resolution
  • Planning and coordination
  • Project organization
  • MS Office
  • Communications
  • Administrative support
  • Organization
  • Supervision
  • Relationship development
  • Conflict mediation
  • Client advocacy
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Records Maintenance
  • Academic advising
  • Student Support
  • Progress Reporting
  • Academic Support
  • Transcript Review
  • Career advising
  • Class Schedule Preparation
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self Motivation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Relationship Building
  • Listening actively
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Student Records Management
  • Diverse student populations
  • Teams communication proficient

Timeline

High School Counseling Assistant

GOAL Academy High School
09.2023 - Current

Family Visitation Facilitator SEPT Program

CASA Pikes Peak Region
08.2020 - Current

Mediator

Teen Court
01.2010 - Current

Founder Criminal Justice Society

UCCS
10.2009 - 12.2012

Assistant Manager

Lane Bryant Inc.
10.2003 - 06.2009

Administrative Assistant

Sanmina SCI
12.2000 - 09.2003

Front Desk Night Auditor

Evergreen Inn
10.1998 - 11.1999

Certification - Divorce Mediation

Phoenix Strategies, Inc

Certification - Mediation

Phoenix Strategies, Inc.

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Ramona Ellison-Lewis