Shante Ryines
Victoria,Kansas
Summary
Dynamic Family Advocate with a proven track record at Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, skilled in crisis intervention and case management. Adept at building rapport and connecting families with essential community resources, enhancing their stability and well-being. Committed to empowering clients through effective communication and tailored support strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention for individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
- Assisted clients in navigating resources and services to ensure safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery and awareness programs.
- Conducted intake assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored action plans.
- Empowered families by providing them with tools and resources needed to make informed decisions about their futures.
- Built trusting relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Connected families with essential services such as housing, healthcare, and education opportunities to improve overall quality of life.
- Advocated for families within the legal system, helping them navigate challenging situations and obtain necessary resources.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Enumerator
USDA NASDA
03.2019 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive data collection using USDA protocols to ensure accurate agricultural statistics.
- Analyzed survey responses to identify trends and improve data quality for reporting purposes.
- Trained and supervised new enumerators on data collection methods and compliance standards.
- Developed efficient workflows that enhanced data accuracy and streamlined reporting processes.
- Ensured adherence to federal guidelines during data collection, maintaining integrity of statistical outputs.
- Managed time effectively while working independently, prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines consistently.
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
- Maintained accurate records of completed surveys, contact information, and other relevant data as required by the project scope.
- Collaborated with fellow enumerators for efficient coverage of assigned areas, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills while addressing respondent concerns or issues arising during the enumeration process.
- Maintained confidentiality of respondent information by adhering to strict privacy protocols during data collection.
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Double checked information on survey forms.
- Stayed current on relevant guidelines, regulations, and procedures necessary for successful task execution within the enumerator role.
Family Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated family engagement through structured support plans and resources.
- Coordinated services to enhance child welfare and family stability.
- Developed and implemented programs addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and outcomes.
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems, advocating for their rights and accessing essential services.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and needs, developing detailed case plans to address challenges effectively.
- Promoted healthy communication within families by mediating conflicts and facilitating open discussions.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical, and job skills.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved children''s school attendance rates by collaborating directly with educators on targeted interventions.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
Kitchen Manager
Dawson Place
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing stock levels and reducing food waste.
- Collaborated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients while negotiating favorable terms.
- Enhanced menu offerings through research of culinary trends and customer preferences.
- Led initiatives to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen environment.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Server
Brady's Smokehouse
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Accurately processed orders and handled cash transactions efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to customers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Cook
Juniper Valley Ranch
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05-2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary Cuisine
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05-2016
Skills
- Community resources
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Case tracking and follow up
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Relationships and rapport
- Family support
- Adaptability
- Written communication
Timeline
Family Advocate
Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
01.2024 - Current
Family Support Worker
Saint Francis Ministries
05.2022 - 01.2024
Enumerator
USDA NASDA
03.2019 - 07.2025
Kitchen Manager
Dawson Place
01.2019 - 01.2021
Server
Brady's Smokehouse
08.2017 - 01.2019
Cook
Juniper Valley Ranch
02.2013 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Arts - Culinary Cuisine
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts