I am a personable and empathetic individual with countless hours of experience as an Advocate, ready to make positive impact in family support services. Possesses foundational understanding of family dynamics and social services, coupled with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to fostering supportive and collaborative environments to enhance family well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent, Family, Community, Engagement Advocate
Metro Action Commission Head Start
08.2021 - 01.2025
Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction.
Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Managed complex caseloads with diligence, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely resolution of cases.
Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
Managed sensitive cases with discretion, protecting client confidentiality and trust.
Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
Created interrogatory documents and requests for admissions, document productions, examinations and inspections.
Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
Caregiver
Silvia Buchanan
12.2016 - 03.2020
Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning
Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff
Taught students counting, letters , shapes and numbers recognition and potty training abilities
Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program for 14 students
Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
Med D Representative
CVScaremark
10.2015 - 11.2016
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiries
Answered average of 80 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information
Enrolled medicare recipients into Medicare prescription drug plans
Educated medicare recipients on Medicare prescription drug plans in their area
Processed prescription mail orders
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Saved clients money by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
Nanny
The Black Family
01.2008 - 07.2009
Made healthy snacks and meals for 1 children
Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization
Established safe play environment for children
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers
Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors
Helped develop family's schedule to maintain household order
Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Assistant Teacher
Just A To Z Academy
04.2007 - 07.2008
Taught students ABCs, 123s and potty training abilities
Maintained safety of all students
Taught students how to hold and use utensils
Changed diapers
Kept clean environment for students
Established rapport with students, coworkers, parents
Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth
Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement
Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs
Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
Education
Minor - Criminal Justice
Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Criminal Justice
Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
03.2021
Associate's Of Arts Degree - Human Services
Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Norma C. O'Bannon High School
Greenville, MS
05.1999
Skills
Document filing
Document review
Mentorship
Teamwork and collaboration
Crisis support
Collaboration and teamwork
Case management
Community advocacy
Administrative support
Organizational skills
Timeline
Parent, Family, Community, Engagement Advocate
Metro Action Commission Head Start
08.2021 - 01.2025
Caregiver
Silvia Buchanan
12.2016 - 03.2020
Med D Representative
CVScaremark
10.2015 - 11.2016
Nanny
The Black Family
01.2008 - 07.2009
Assistant Teacher
Just A To Z Academy
04.2007 - 07.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Norma C. O'Bannon High School
Minor - Criminal Justice
Columbia College of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Criminal Justice
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