Rylee Pinkston
Norman,OK
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
YWCA Oklahoma City
05.2024 - Current
- Provide 24 hr on-call support for survivors seeking medical forensic exams, offering emotional support and safety planning.
- Assist clients with legal processes, resource facilitation, and navigating available support systems.
- Communicate directly with law enforcement, hospital staff, family, and other advocates to coordinate follow-up care.
- Ensure trauma-informed, client-centered advocacy during high-stress crisis situations.
Undergraduate Social Work Practicum Student
Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Engage in direct practice with older adults in an assisted care facility, supporting residents through strength-based conversations and goal setting.
- Facilitate group sessions, lead intergenerational activities, and coordinate volunteer involvement.
- Conduct intake interviews and perform various assessments to identify resident needs and appropriate interventions.
- Serve individuals from diverse backgrounds with cultural sensitivity and a commitment to inclusive care.
Resident Advisor
University of Oklahoma
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversee a community of approximately 60 first-year students, fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive living environment.
- Plan and facilitate programs to build community, promote engagement, and enhance student well-being.
- Enforce university policies, respond to on-call shifts, and support residents during crises and safety concerns.
- Conduct resident meetings, provide campus resources, and complete administrative tasks to support housing operations.
Site Director, Trainer
AlphaBest Education
12.2022 - Current
- Manage after-school childcare for 45 elementary students, supervising a team of 3–4 staff members.
- Ensure compliance with DHS regulations while maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students and staff.
- Lead and oversee daily activities, including attendance, curriculum implementation, and student engagement.
- Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, parent check-outs, report writing, and program logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma 05.2025
Skills
- Crisis management
- Communication
- Community building
- Leadership
- Safety planning
- Policy enforcement
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Resident Advisor
University of Oklahoma
08.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Social Work Practicum Student
Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
YWCA Oklahoma City
05.2024 - Current
Site Director, Trainer
AlphaBest Education
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
University of Oklahoma