Training Manager

CANDYE VELAZQUEZ

Task oriented, self-starter with experience in office administration, team building, organizing public events, advocacy, law

enforcement, education and training, public speaking, policies and procedures, investigating, and public service.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC; CDL Class A, Sage Technical School,

Batesburg-Leesville, SC, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

Employment Experiences

Homemaker/Student

Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

Student studying math and science to continue building skills for the current job market.

Science Teacher

Fairfield County School District, Winnsboro, SC

Prepared and taught lessons to middle and high school students according to national standards. Trained to

provide and evaluate differentiated instruction based on student assessed needs. Attended conferences, meetings

and training seminars as required. Performed other duties as required.

Youth Service Coordinator

Family Service Center of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Provided intensive hands-on case management services to youth in WIA program. Developed and implemented

strategies to establish and meet the academic and employment goals according to WIA policies and procedures.

Provided basic skills training, evaluation, career assessment, comprehensive guidance and counseling, referrals,

and life skills development assistance. Maintained documentation accordance to policy.

Sexual Assault Program Coordinator

South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Columbia, SC

Organized training and awareness seminars for the people who work with victims of sexual violence. Organized

sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) training for SC nurses. Organized team building events. Successfully

facilitated the formation of a team for the production of a ground breaking arts presentation to address sexual

violence as it relates to AIDS awareness. Contributed to Moxi Magazine.

Public Safety Officer, Victim Advocate, Volunteer Peer Counselor

Orangeburg Public Safety, Orangeburg, SC

Serviced as law enforcement officer, fire fighter and victims advocate. Investigated domestic violence cases.

Provided court advocacy, crisis counseling support and referrals for victims of major crimes. Recruited and

trained volunteer advocates. Established a network of resources for victims and their families. Successfully

established a tracking systems for males convicted of domestic violence. Active founding member of a team

established to evaluate and provide services for child witnesses of domestic violence. Organized public awareness

events and created brochures to promote advocacy and safety. Trained and volunteered as a peer counselor to

fellow officers. Maintained documentation for grant evaluation. Attended numerous training seminars on

advocacy, crisis counseling, major crimes and crime prevention.

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Other Experiences

Public Assistance Specialist, Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Plantation, FL

Interviewed clients to determine eligibility for public assistance. Investigated information and maintained

documentation according to Federal regulations, policies and procedures.

Shift Supervisor/Systems Manager, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton, New York, NY

Supervised legal secretaries and proofreaders in fast-paced international law office. Managed the

production, reproduction and delivery of time sensitive legal documents. Performed systems

maintenance, troubleshooting and advance document support.

Head Cashier (PT), Home Depot, Lexington, SC

Managed cashiers and lot attendants. Evaluated their performance. Opened and closed store. Major

function to troubleshoot and resolve problems to ensure proper function of front end, customer flow and

satisfaction.

Armored Truck Driver/Guard (PT), Dunbar Armored, Columbia, SC

Transported valuables to main distribution points. Ensured proper accounting and documentation.

Operated forklift, and vehicle according to safety standards.

Medical Specialist, US Army Reserve, Fort Jackson, SC

Trained to provide basic medical care in a field hospital as well as in a civilian hospital setting. Assigned

to Moncrief Army Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. Honorably discharged.

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