Tanesha Friday
Hiram,GA
Summary
Friendly and personable Counselor bringing 8 years' experience in administering aptitude tests, mentoring clients and conducting interviews. Demonstrated strengths in problem-solving and conflict resolution. Seasoned career counselor passionate about helping individuals with job search strategies and vocational training. Eager to develop acquired skills and develop deeper understanding of different education and career opportunities. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Career Counselor
United States Army
Hiram , GA
12.2016 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Researched best practices within the field of career counseling.
- Counseled students transitioning from college into the workforce.
- Evaluated student portfolios for accuracy and completeness prior to graduation.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Reviewed current labor market trends to inform clients about available opportunities.
- Maintained comprehensive database and file systems of supporting document, test scores and history information.
- Facilitated workshops designed to help job seekers develop effective job search strategies.
- Organized events like seminars or panels featuring industry professionals.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Created educational materials related to career exploration, such as brochures or websites.
- Met with job seekers at career fairs and classrooms, providing details on search strategies, current market conditions and application processes.
- Established contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
- Conducted assessments of job seekers' skills, values, goals, and interests.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by accurately maintaining over $50,000 in government equipment and supplies without exceeding budget.
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
Transportation Specialist
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
12.2013 - 11.2016
- Worked with providers such as freight carriers to resolve delivery problems and make schedule adjustments.
- Generated reports detailing expenses incurred during the course of each month's operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
- Monitored passenger safety during routes and enforced regulations to maintain best-in-class safety and service levels.
- Maintained accurate shipping manifests, tracking picked up, transported and delivered goods.
- Drove trucks and other vehicles to deliver products and cargo according to strict delivery schedules and routes.
- Scheduled maintenance appointments for all vehicles used in the transportation process.
- Investigated incidents involving damaged cargo or accidents involving company vehicles or personnel.
- Identified operational problems that impacted timely deliveries or increased costs and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Stayed up-to-date on necessary state licensing for equipment operation and performed regular maintenance to meet regulations.
- Kept detailed track of vehicle mileage and supply purchases to produce timely and accurate spending reports.
- Established relationships with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing for transportation services.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure the most cost-effective rates while maintaining quality service standards.
- Performed fuel, oil and fluid checks, external washing, and cabin cleaning.
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Shower and Laundry Specialist
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
10.2008 - 11.2013
- Used sewing machines or hand stitched fabrics and articles needing minor repairs.
- Glazed delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand with mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
- Identified problems in plumbing systems related to showers and laundries.
- Assisted in troubleshooting various malfunctions in shower or laundry units.
- Collaborated with other technicians to ensure timely completion of projects related to shower or laundry services.
- Disinfected equipment and supplies, using germicides and steam-operated sterilizers.
- Performed regular maintenance on showers and laundries equipment.
- Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
- Analyzed customer requirements for new installations or repairs related to shower or laundry systems.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
- Maintained an orderly, organized, and clean work environment.
- Started pumps to operate distilling systems, draining and reclaiming dry cleaning solvents.
- Set dryers at appropriate drying times and settings by taking into account fabric type and load size.
- Monitored inventory levels of necessary replacement parts for repair jobs involving showers and laundries products.
- Tested water flow, pressure levels, temperature regulation, drain connections. for optimal performance of shower or laundry systems.
- Inspected laundry for damage or stains to repair or pre-treat.
- Documented all service activities performed on each job site related to the installation, repair of a shower, laundry unit.
- Loaded and unloaded washers and dryers, observing correct operating instructions.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding the installation of new showers or laundries equipment.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes while installing new bathrooms and laundry rooms.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 2541411-2015
Skills
- Student Evaluations
- Interactive Teaching and Learning
- Personal Development Sessions
- Behavioral Analysis
- Career Advising
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Test Proctoring
- Self-Directed Mindset
- Counseling
- Classroom Management
- Employment Opportunities
- One-On-One Counseling
- Classroom Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Educational Opportunities
- Education Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Stress Management
- Interview Techniques
- Job Counseling
- Community Involvement
- Job Fairs
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Student Support
- Standardized Testing
- Career Counseling
Languages
ASL
Limited
Timeline
Senior Career Counselor
United States Army
12.2016 - Current
Transportation Specialist
United States Army
12.2013 - 11.2016
Shower and Laundry Specialist
United States Army
10.2008 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American Military University
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