Alexis S. Chess

**** ***** ** **

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

616-***-****

ablqm6@r.postjobfree.com

Objective Seeking a challenging career in Juvenile Probation or Social

Work with growth potential where my discipline, positive

attitude, professionalism, and untiring efforts and interests

can be used and can make a difference.

Education Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI

2002-2006 Criminal Justice

. Associates of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice

. Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice

Work Experience

3/08-11/09 Division of Youth Services

(Northwest Regional Youth Center) Kansas City, MO

Youth Specialist II

. Counselor

. Medication Certified

. CPR Trained

. Implemented group and individual treatment plans

. Responsible for their safety and personal conduct

during my shift

. Supervised movement from point A to point B

. Filled out a log every shift

. Performed rover duties when assigned

. Filled in as the teacher when needed

. Prepared a one-on-one report once a month

. Participated in restraints when necessary

11/07 to 12/07 Campus Den

Team Member

Kentwood, MI

. Store opener.

. Store key holder.

. Counted the registers to insure they had the correct

amount in them.

. Greeted customers as they came in.

. Cashier.

. Folded T-Shirts.

. Swept the store.

. Stocked clothes.

17th District Court Family Division

Internship

5/06 to 8/06 Grand Rapids, MI

. Worked one on one and counseled juveniles from ages 8-

17.

. Supervised juveniles while completing their community

service.

. Participated in home visits.

. Coordinated juveniles community service hours.

. Participated in ride-a-longs with the surveillance

officers.

7/05 to 7/05 Irwin Seating Company Walker, MI

Factory Line Worker

. Involved in production line work.

. Consistent to assure progress of the line.

. Experienced in upholstery.

. Involved in assembling chairs.

. Packaged the finished product.

D&W Grocery Store Grand Rapids, MI

6/01 to 8/01 Grocery Bagger

. Greet customers as they come in.

. Kept the establishment clean.

. Placed unwanted groceries back on the shelves.

. Resolved problems with customers.

. Great communication skills with other employees and

customers.

Certifications

. (MCOTC) Michigan Correctional Officers Training

Council

. (DT) Defense Tactics

. (PPCT) Pressure Point Control Tactics

Computer Proficiency

. Microsoft Word

. PowerPoint

. Excel

Activities

. Peer Mentor for incoming Freshmen

. (Y.B.B.W) You Beautiful Black Woman-Historian

. (N.A.A.C.P.) National Association for the Advancement

of Colored People-Secretary

. Ferris State University Gospel Choir 2002

. Dance Team 1994-2002

Volunteer

. Coordinated alcohol awareness board for Masselink Hall.

. Supervised and taught youth in Junior Church

. Helped with the Youth Ministry

. Take Back the Night

. Relay for Life

. Metron Nursing Home

References

Cleveland Allen, Supervisor

North West Regional Youth Center

4901 NE Barry Rd

Kansas City, MO

816-***-****

Doris Johnson

1910 Michigan St NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

616-***-****

Dr. Nancy Hogan, Professor

Ferris State University

525 Bishop Hall

Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-***-****

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