Rebecca Retherford
Anderson,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Career Services Advisor with strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional written and verbal communication background. Experienced in scheduling and conducting group or individual meetings, orientations, and trainings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Advisor
Interlocal Association
2022.05 - Current
- Conducts Initial Meetings with RESEA clients and schedules Follow-Up Meetings and Workshops as required to assure compliance with program procedures and expectations.
- Assesses individual needs of RESEA clients to determine next steps in their efforts to obtain employment based upon their individual needs.
- Develops an Individual Re-employment Plan, in coordination with RESEA clients
- Maintains RESEA case files and documents actions of compliance and success, as well as, any Failures To Participate.
- Communicates with RESEA clients via telephone, text, and email, as necessary, to answer questions and provide support.
First Assistant Manager
McDonalds
2014.06 - 2022.05
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Probation Officer
Hancock County Probation Department
1989.03 - 2013.04
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Letter Writing
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Administrative Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organizational Abilities
- Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Coordination
- Program Management
Affiliations
Neighborhoods Against Substance Abuse
August 1996 to April 2013
- A non-profit community organization whose goal is to combat the use of alcohol and illegal drugs by collaborating with local high schools, law enforcement, retailers, other non-profit organizations, individual community members, and political leaders to develop a strategy to enhance awareness regarding the dangers of alcohol and drug use.
- Served as President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Executive Board of Directors; also, served as chairperson of numerous committees.
- Assisted in numerous presentations at community events, 4-H Fairs, meetings, and within all 4 school corporations in Hancock County. Conducted after school programming which was presented to students at two of the local middle schools.
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
June 2007 to April 2013
- Served as the Liaison between the SADD participants and the school administration, principals, and teachers.
- Named SADD Advisor of the Year for Indiana in 2012.
- Orchestrated presentations by students to their peers at the elementary, middle, and high school.
- Presented a training workshop to approximately 70 high school students at a SADD National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Timeline
Career Services Advisor
Interlocal Association
2022.05 - Current
First Assistant Manager
McDonalds
2014.06 - 2022.05
Probation Officer
Hancock County Probation Department
1989.03 - 2013.04
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
Ball State University
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