Sylvia Begay-Pullum
Chicago,IL
Summary
Result-driven Administrative Leader possesses 30 years of combined experience in management; motivating leadership style; excellent written and oral communication skills; and ability to manage large Facilities Within a $2.5M Budget.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Supervisor (Partnership Coordinator) – Intake
C.E.D.A.
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - Current
- Oversight and development of (9) ES Partner Sites
- Ensure state and federal compliance of through assessments
- Facilitate program intake training
- Drafts and executes written communications and data analysis
Interim Administrator/Confidential Assistant
GOTMM
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - Current
- Implements all administrative aspects
- Project Manager for the annual US Presidential Honorary Awards Gala
- Assists to Pastor at Community Stakeholder Meetings
- Compose and submit documentation: NFP, Grants, etc.
Case Manager – Clinician (Suburban Courthouses)
TASC
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided referrals for mandated clients
- Provided counseling and Mental Health/Drug Assessments
- Represented the agency at staffings and hearings
- Collaborated with State Attorneys and Judges relative to criminal cases.
Mobile Unit Supervisor and Legal Advocate
Family Rescue Incorporated
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised mobile advocates
- Collaborated with non-profit agencies, Directors and governmental staffers
- Social Services Plan of Action creator
- Provided court accompaniment to DV Victims
Paralegal
Joel M. Carlins Law Firm
Chicago, IL
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Maintained two offices within the same firm
- Prepared all court filings and briefs
- Researched law for specific cases
- Accompanied attorneys to closings, performed bank deposits and court runs for CEO.
Education
Certified Business Coach -
Trinity International University Ambassadors School of Business
12-2022
Mental Health/Addiction Studies -
Chicago City Colleges -Kennedy King College
05-2021
CarlinsDoctorate in Nouthetic (Pastoral) Counseling -
Shalom Bible College
01-2014
Master of Arts -
Shalom Bible College & Seminary
West Des Moines06-2010
Bachelor of Arts -
Shalom Bible College
West Des Moines, IA12-2008
Associates in Applied Science- Paralegal Degree -
Robert Morris College
06-2005
Skills
- Reentry-Criminal Justice Services
- Data Collection
- Oversight of governmental buildings
- Training
- Quality Assurance
- Proficient in MS Word Suite, Excel, and SharePoint Systems
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certification, Illinois DCFS 08/2019
- Illinois Child Abuse I.D. & Prevention Certification, City of Chicago 08/2017
- 40-hour Domestic Violence Certification, Family Rescue, Inc. 01/2017
Accomplishments
- U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award 06/2023
Affiliations
- U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis Reentry Council Member
- Shattered Vessels-Broken Arrows Community Dev. Corp. Founder
Timeline
Regional Supervisor (Partnership Coordinator) – Intake
C.E.D.A.
05.2021 - Current
Case Manager – Clinician (Suburban Courthouses)
TASC
08.2019 - 05.2021
Mobile Unit Supervisor and Legal Advocate
Family Rescue Incorporated
01.2017 - 09.2018
Interim Administrator/Confidential Assistant
GOTMM
08.2016 - Current
Paralegal
Joel M. Carlins Law Firm
08.2000 - 06.2005
Certified Business Coach -
Trinity International University Ambassadors School of Business
Mental Health/Addiction Studies -
Chicago City Colleges -Kennedy King College
CarlinsDoctorate in Nouthetic (Pastoral) Counseling -
Shalom Bible College
Master of Arts -
Shalom Bible College & Seminary
Bachelor of Arts -
Shalom Bible College
Associates in Applied Science- Paralegal Degree -
Robert Morris College