Tessie Haynes
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to various areas of law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Analyst 3
Department of Children and Family Services
06.2013 - Current
- Serve as case manager for assigned caseload by recording findings, recommendations and services provided; complete case record forms and any necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.
- Reduce customer complaints by proactively identifying potential problems and implementing corrective actions.
- Improve customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving case issues promptly and professionally.
- Interpret and apply complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, program directives, and agency policies and procedures.
- Interview clients/applicants to obtain information, assess employment and educational history, work abilities, and training interests in order to determine the support services needed.
ARDC Specialist 1
Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensured that various aspects of inmate incarceration related to public safety, rehabilitation, and inmate welfare were met for inmates from the time of preliminary classification in local facilities through the reception process and subsequent assignment to permanent housing facilities or until discharge from the local facilities.
- Coordinated with the sheriffs' offices, clerks of court, parish jail administrators, district attorneys, and judges on various issues related to all new commitments to DPS&C.
- Participates in disciplinary courts as assigned.
- Counseled inmates to help them adjust to prison life and assisted inmates with personal and family problems.
- Made recommendations to and served as a member of various prison boards to ensure that inmates were assigned to jobs and schools with special consideration being given to inmates assigned to chronic medical and mental health units.
Graduate Assistant
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Served as liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members'' ongoing projects and publications.
- Collaborated with faculty members on research projects, contributing to advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.
- Enhanced research outcomes with meticulous data collection and analysis.
- Contributed to publication of several peer-reviewed articles by conducting data analysis and literature reviews.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Education
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Master of Science - Applied Sociology/ Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2004
Skills
- Legal Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Document drafting
- Lexis-Nexis
- Legal writing
- Document Review
Timeline
Social Service Analyst 3
Department of Children and Family Services
06.2013 - Current
ARDC Specialist 1
Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
04.2012 - 01.2013
Graduate Assistant
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2008 - 12.2010
J.D. - Law
Southern University Law Center
Master of Science - Applied Sociology/ Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Louisiana State University