Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Student Recruiting Representative
Queen City Career Prep High School
01.2021 - 07.2024
Supported three schools in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo area.
Proficient in all aspects of student enrollment, student programs, and the schools mission and vision
Engage in extensive marketing activities including major lead generation through canvassing and networking throughout three cities.
Serve as point of contact and provide support and general relationship management with school boards
Generate and follow up on perspective leads, applicants and enrollees via phone, email, and in-person meetings
Participate in classroom visitation and other special events to explain program to potential students
Maintain awareness of company policies and procedures curriculum requirements and any developments that affects schools mission and vision through conference's and professional developments.
Qualified Mental Health Specialist
Ment2BeFit Behavioral Health
01.2019 - 02.2021
Provides services on intensive basis utilizing short-term, solution focused treatment strategies to clients and families
Facilitates care coordination with other service providers to enlist existing supports in determining and meeting service objectives and to identify additional resources and supports.
Team Lead Coach
Found Village
05.2014 - 01.2019
Educational Aide
The Children's Home of Cincinnati
05.2012 - 05.2014
Claims Examiner GS 10
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2010 - 04.2012
Performs the initial and final examination of all claims for veterans' benefits by checking for completion, accuracy, and compliance with regulations to ensure that claims are submitted and calculated correctly
Reviews veterans' benefits claims prior to submission to ensure information is authentic, complete, and accurate
Reviews and completes requests for burial benefits, home loans, service record requests, service medical records requests and VA healthcare enrollment.
Veterans Service Representative GS 7/9
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2008 - 02.2010
Conducts interviews in person or by telephone with veterans, representatives, and advocates
Refers persons to other Federal agencies and State and local agencies when potential eligibility for non-VA benefits is indicated
Informs the claimant of all evidence requirements needed to further process a claim for benefits and/or services and assists claimants with completion of the application and other forms
Makes determinations as to eligibility for the type of benefit sought to include questions relating to adequacy of military service; adequacy of medical evidence and lay testimony to establish a claim; and evaluates evidence of income, net worth, employability, dependency, and relationship.
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
02.2004 - 02.2008
Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering
Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions
Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations
Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Hibbing Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mount St. Joseph University
Skills
Excellent rapport-building with children
Deep passion and knowledge of child advocacy precedent and law
Deescalating emotional situations
Maintaining ethical principles in advocacy
Organizational Skills
Strong communication skills when interacting with clients, families and schools
Designing initial crisis management plans
Rapport-building when individuals are in heightened states