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Tanya Ettenhofer

Escanaba,MI

Summary

Experienced social services professional with strong commitment to fostering positive outcomes and enhancing community well-being. Adept at providing support, advocacy, and resources to diverse populations while maintaining high ethical standards. Demonstrates collaborative approach, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on delivering impactful results. Skilled in case management, crisis intervention, and effective communication.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Hannahville Indian School
10.2023 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Real Estate Sales Associate

Michigan State License
07.2021 - Current

Executive/Program Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters
03.2000 - 07.2021
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.

Bartender

Escanaba Country Club
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.

Bartender Supervisor

Elks Lodge 354
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Fostered strong relationships with regular patrons through personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Family Specialist

CAA Headstart
01.1994 - 03.2000
  • Empowered parents to develop strong parenting skills through coaching, skill-building sessions, and resource referrals.
  • Maintained accurate case records, ensuring efficient documentation for ongoing monitoring and progress evaluation.
  • Educated community partners on the role of Family Specialists in strengthening family functioning, increasing referral opportunities for services.
  • Promoted child well-being by connecting families to essential community resources and support services.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations, helping families regain stability following critical incidents.

Behavioral Interventionist

Teaching Family Homes Of Upper Michigan
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
  • Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
  • Empowered families through ongoing communication and tailored guidance on effective behavioral interventions at home.
  • Improved behavioral outcomes by designing and implementing individualized intervention plans for students.

Education

Sociology And Social Welfare

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
05-1992

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Case management
  • Compassionate
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Intervention planning
  • Client confidentiality
  • Case documentation

    • Personal Growth

    Leader for Celebrate Recovery

    Celebration Place (youth program) - Facilitator

    Delta Drop Inn - Board of Directors (Secretary)

Certification

  • Trauma and Loss , Bill Steele - CAA Headstart - 1997-1999
  • Facilitated youth group for sexual abuse victims
  • Family Service Specialist Certification - 1995
  • CEO Certification, BBBS of America - 2011

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Hannahville Indian School
10.2023 - Current

Real Estate Sales Associate

Michigan State License
07.2021 - Current

Bartender

Escanaba Country Club
05.2015 - 09.2017

Bartender Supervisor

Elks Lodge 354
01.2012 - 01.2017

Executive/Program Director

Big Brothers Big Sisters
03.2000 - 07.2021

Family Specialist

CAA Headstart
01.1994 - 03.2000

Behavioral Interventionist

Teaching Family Homes Of Upper Michigan
01.1992 - 01.1994

Sociology And Social Welfare

Northern Michigan University

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