Yonnie Edwards
Alexander City
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Technology Teacher
Tallapoosa County Commission
Alexander City
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored lab equipment usage, providing troubleshooting assistance as needed.
- Created online resources for basic computer skills.
- Provided instruction on basic computer operations and software applications.
Teacher
Alexander City School District
Alexander City
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Facilitated development of professional skills such as communication, problem solving and team building through group projects.
- Advised students on career paths within various areas of business studies.
- Attended conferences related to educational methods or industry advancements relevant to the curriculum.
Unemployment Claims Agent
Solid State Operations
Boise
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Resolved issues concerning wage disputes between employers and claimants.
- Maintained accurate records of all conversations with both employers and claimants regarding unemployment insurance cases.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from claimants, employers, government agencies or other sources concerning unemployment insurance regulations.
Financial Support Worker II
Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources
Dadeville
01.2013 - 04.2021
- Conducted interviews with clients to determine eligibility or denial for SNAP benefits.
- Determined client's possible eligibility for other benefits provided by the Department of Human Resources.
- Registered clients for work search and to voting.
Employment Security Representative
Alabama Department of Labor
Montgomery
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Assessed claimant information and prepared unemployment claims forms.
- Resolved discrepancies between claimant's reported income and employer's reported wages.
- Responded to inquiries regarding unemployment insurance regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and claims status.
Youth Services Counselor I
Alabama Department of Youth Services
Montgomery
07.2004 - 10.2006
- Established safe environments, promoted positive behavior and emotional well-being for adjudicated juvenile males and females.
- Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors in order to develop appropriate interventions and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services to youth.
Military Police Investigator
United States Army
Atlanta
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Developed plans for responding to terrorist incidents or other high-risk scenarios, during physical security missions.
- Assisted in preparing court documents related to arrests made by the unit, for JAG lawyer.
- Conducted random checks of personnel identification cards for security purposes.
- Gathered evidence at crime scenes, interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects.
- Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
- Enforced applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and orders in accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-1997
Skills
- Computer hardware
- Software applications
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Computer security
- Self-assessments
- Behavior management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Network security
Timeline
Computer Technology Teacher
Tallapoosa County Commission
02.2022 - Current
Teacher
Alexander City School District
11.2021 - 05.2025
Unemployment Claims Agent
Solid State Operations
04.2020 - 12.2021
Financial Support Worker II
Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources
01.2013 - 04.2021
Employment Security Representative
Alabama Department of Labor
01.2007 - 01.2013
Youth Services Counselor I
Alabama Department of Youth Services
07.2004 - 10.2006
Military Police Investigator
United States Army
09.1998 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Stillman College
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