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Sherry Burns

Fernley,NV

Summary

Seasoned specialist offering several years of comprehensive experience interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards and investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues. Practiced and knowledgeable professional possessing excellent problem solving and analytical skills paired with strong knowledge of qa terms, tools and methodologies. Committed to improving overall business processes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

SNAP specialist rural Nevada

Food Bank Of Northern Nevada
McCarran, Nevada
05.2011 - 12.2026
  • Assisted clients in completing food stamp and Medicare applications, collecting documentation verifications and conducting eligibility interviews to ensure access to essential services.
  • Created and maintained reports for state, federal, and local compliance, ensuring accurate documentation and accountability.
  • Case management for a diverse population, providing excellentcustomer service
  • Scheduled appointments with various agencies throughout rural Nevada, promoting upcoming sites to increase community access to services.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to identify families in need of support.
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and feedback.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Housing Specialist

Lyon county, Nevada
Silver Springs, Nevada
04.2009 - 05.2011
  • Hired by Lyon county to facilitate the homeless prevention and rapid rehousing grants they had received from HUD
  • Assessed client eligibility for housing services and resources through interviews.
  • Enabled rapid rehousing efforts by overseeing grant activities and ensuring compliance.
  • Assisted a diverse population in finding and or maintaining housing assisting with budgeting etc.
  • Developed and maintained relationshipwith local landlords and
  • property owners.
  • Collaborated with social service agencies to address client needs holistically.

Heavy reporting through HUD and state entities in the county

Education

Westminster High School
Westminster, CA

Skills

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Case management
  • Report generation
  • Community outreach
  • Administrative and accounting for multiple purposes

Timeline

SNAP specialist rural Nevada

Food Bank Of Northern Nevada
05.2011 - 12.2026

Housing Specialist

Lyon county, Nevada
04.2009 - 05.2011

Westminster High School
Sherry Burns