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Schalisa Taylor

Waterloo,IA
Schalisa Taylor

Summary

Energetic team member offering outstanding project management skills, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children, elderly people and vulnerablepopulations. Punctual and dedicated to service. Personable individual with organizational, time management and multitasking abilities. Compassionate, empathetic and well-versed in communications and problem-solving in community outreach work. Focused on leveraging talents to positively impact others. Outgoing employee providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level interdisciplinary and social services position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Brownstone Youth Services
Waterloo, Iowa

Youth Advocate
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
  • Liaised between children and guardians to best handle issues specific to youth.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls , Iowa

Project Manager
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.

Disabled Person
Waterloo, IA

Caregiver, Special Needs
05.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide crisis intervention, provide direct supervision, promote de-escalation techniques, medication administration and conflict resolution skills.
  • Cooked meals and assisted with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Transported to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Monitored mental health needs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed to assist in assessing medical needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to medical professional.
  • Analyzed overall performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression
  • Provide with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Iowa Legal Aid
Waterloo, IA

Internship Student
03.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
  • Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
  • Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
  • Supported program leaders with administrative support duties.
  • Freed full-time employees up for more critical work by completing clerical tasks and office work.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.

Education

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
05.2022

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls

Bachelor of Science from Criminology
05.2022

Expo High School
Waterloo, IA

High School Diploma
06.1994

Skills

  • Legal File Maintenance
  • Filing of Legal Agreements
  • Legal Terminology
  • Google Drive
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Client Support
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Organization and Attention to Detail
  • Problem Identification
  • Special Needs Care

Timeline

Youth Advocate

Brownstone Youth Services
12.2022 - Current

Project Manager

University of Northern Iowa
08.2022 - Current

Internship Student

Iowa Legal Aid
03.2017 - 04.2020

Caregiver, Special Needs

Disabled Person
05.2013 - Current

Hawkeye Community College

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice

University of Northern Iowa

Bachelor of Science from Criminology

Expo High School

High School Diploma
Schalisa Taylor