Sarai Myers
Community Liaison
Houston,TX
Summary
Hardworking team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Enjoy working as a part of a team working toward a unified goal. Learning from others then providing perspective and new ideas is the best work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison
Harris County Justice of the Peace 3-2
04.2023 - Current
- Plan and coordinate community events hosted by JP 3-2, including hosting Tea Luncheons for Senior Centers, Backpack Giveaways, Trunk or Treat, Veterans Day Breakfast, and the Teen Summit.
- Attend community events with, or on behalf of Judge Bates, such as Juneteenth Parades, National Night Out, and various Christmas Parades.
- Prepare and publish a monthly newsletter, sent out to constituents through Constant Contact and published on Facebook.
- Create social media posts for special events and holidays.
- Schedule and coordinate weddings for the court.
- Supervise interns and provide special projects for their participation.
- Attend regular meetings of Community Centers and HOAs that are located within JP Precinct 3.
- Answer daily phone calls and help customers navigate the court and the different processes that are typically seen in JP Courts.
- Gather resources to have available both in the court and at community events that staff attends.
Coordinator of Youth Evangelization and Catechesis
St. Edward Catholic Church
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Recruit, train, and organize volunteers for Youth Faith Formation and Confirmation Preparation.
- Coordinate and gather materials for each session of Faith Formation and assist volunteers in preparing for each session.
- Implement and oversee curriculum for Faith Formation and Confirmation Preparation.
- Calendar and budget planning for youth ministry and events.
- Inventory books, supplies, materials, and resources.
- Coordinate scheduling, planning, and execution of retreats.
Confirmation Coordinator
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Train and empower volunteers to participate in our ministries - provided additional training opportunities as needed.
- Maintain religious records and documents for Confirmation Candidates.
- Develop and implement Confirmation curriculum for teens in both English and Spanish.
- Coordinate and lead formation sessions for parents in both English and Spanish.
- Manage service projects of Confirmation Candidates.
Customer Service Specialist
Fargo Waste Services
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Follow-up with online price quotes via email and phone to answer questions and close sales.
- Assist clients with product questions to facilitate online ordering process.
- Generate reports and tracked customer service metrics on daily basis.
- Answer customer telephone calls promptly.
- Maintain and manage customer files and databases.
Call Center Agent
Rite Response Answering Service
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Help large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Relay real time emergency memos with efficiency and accuracy.
- Escalate complex matters to management to request information or appropriate action to resolve.
Child Care Assistant
Movimiento Familiar Catolico Cristiano
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Communicate with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities, and concerns.
- Plan and guide age-appropriate tasks like reading and crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Community outreach
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Resource advocacy
Timeline
Community Liaison
Harris County Justice of the Peace 3-2
04.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Youth Evangelization and Catechesis
St. Edward Catholic Church
01.2019 - 04.2023
Customer Service Specialist
Fargo Waste Services
04.2017 - 09.2018
Confirmation Coordinator
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
08.2015 - 01.2019
Call Center Agent
Rite Response Answering Service
01.2014 - 08.2015
Child Care Assistant
Movimiento Familiar Catolico Cristiano
06.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Texas At Austin
08.2009 - 05.2013