Tyria Foster
Byram,USA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wraparound Facilitator
Methodist Children's Home
Jackson, MS
04.2021 - 05.2026
- Coordinated resources and built relationships to enhance support for families and youth.
- Facilitated and organized monthly meetings for children on my caseload to discuss progress and needs.
- Assisted children in building support systems and recognizing strengths to foster personal development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for children.
- Monitored progress of individual care plans through regular follow-ups.
- Engaged in monthly training to improve knowledge and effectiveness in support services.
- Participated in on-call rotation to provide support during routine and emergency scenarios.
Child and Family Protection Specialist II
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
Louisville, MS
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Facilitated family reunification for parents and children following abuse or neglect incidents.
- Assessed safety and well-being of children upon agency report receipt.
- Implemented tailored services to meet specific family needs.
- Facilitated discussions to enhance family relationships and support systems.
- Worked with people of all ages, races, and different backgrounds.
- Transported children to and from medical appointments.
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
Louisville, MS
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Drove sales through customer engagement, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction throughout the day.
- Guided customers in selecting products to meet their needs.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival to foster a welcoming environment.
- Answered customer inquiries to provide clarity on products and services.
- Informed customers of sales and future merchandise of potential interest.
- Assisted with inventory, stocking merchandise.
Sales Associate
Citi Trends
Starkville, MS
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported customers in selecting products tailored to their specific needs, enhancing satisfaction.
- Initiated customer interactions with warm greetings to foster engagement.
- Provided answers to customer questions to assist their decision-making.
- Directed customers through store layout to efficiently locate desired items, improving shopping experience.
- Managed payment processing accurately to ensure smooth checkout.
- Organized and restocked products to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring product availability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2017
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Services
- Child Protective Services
- Behavioral Health
- Case Management
- Crisis Management
- Social Work
- Communications
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Leadership
- Childcare
Certification
- Certified Community Support Specialist
- Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist
Timeline
Wraparound Facilitator
Methodist Children's Home
04.2021 - 05.2026
Child and Family Protection Specialist II
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
05.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
05.2018 - 04.2019
Sales Associate
Citi Trends
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mississippi State University