Anita Toste
Email: ********@******.***
Address:
City: Ukiah
State: CA
Zip: 95482
Country: USA
Phone: 707-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
My objective in applying for a position is to provide specific administrative services while working with other agencies also providing a financial and budgetary oversight and creating strategic and operational systems that would support the agency/department where I am working. In addition, it would be my goal to strengthen relationships within the agnecy and extended that out to the local community that we serve.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Mendocino Community College, Ukiah CA 1/2001 to 11/2012 (SocialPsychology/Cultural Studies)
Job History / Details:
Summary
My objective in applying for this position is to provide specific administrative services while working with local Tribes and other agencies providing financial and budgetary oversight and creating strategic and operational systems that will support the local Tribal Court System. In addition, it is my goal to strengthen relationships within local County, Juvenile and Court systems which will help to ensure both a strong working relationship between local Tribes and the County Judicial System with the end result being a successful Tribal Court System.
Highlights
Grant Writing
Public Speaking
Knowledge of local community resources
Structure and function of the California criminal justice system
Administration of staff and activities
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation
Budgetary principles and practices
Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques
Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of Court Judicial Council forms
Knowledge of ICWA Practices
Planning organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff
Selecting and motivating staff and profiding for their training and professional development
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction
Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials
Experience
January 2003 to November 2012
County of Mendocino Ukiah, California
Mendocino County District Attorney Victim Witness Coordinator
Plans, directs, coordinates, organizes, supervises and evaluated the operations, functions and personnel of the Victim/Witness Program
Plans and implements short-term or annual goals, objectives, and strategies for the program to ensure efficient organization and completion of work
Ensures that quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained
prepares and administers program budget
prepares and/or assists in the preparation of grant applications, fiscal and administrative reports and program evaluations
recruits, selects and trains volunteers as required by the funding source
Provides a variety of direct client services as required including counseling, transportation and assistance with physical and emotional needs
Assists victims with eligibility and reimbursement from the Victims of Crime Program, particularly regarding denials and payment processes
Identifies agencies and organizations likely to be a referral source of resource for victims/witnesses.
Provides victim services and criminal justice information through presentations and training to law enforcement, victim service agencies, community groups, schools and other related sources
promotes public awareness of services and programs available to victims/witnesses through presentation to service groups, articles, news releases and/or other methods
Develops and disseminates pamphlets, brochures, data sheets and other media advising victims/witness and their families of available resources
Develops a strong liaison with law enforcement and human services agencies for the effective handling of victims
Advocates for victims rights in contacts with criminal justice representatives, community organizations and the general public
Coordinates Sexual Assault Response team; chairs meetings, keeps minutes and maintains protocol
Keeps victims/witnesses appraised of the status and disposition of criminal case
notifies witnesses of known cancellations or changes in scheduled court appearances
Education
Mendocino Community College Ukiah, California
High School Diploma SocialPsychology/Cultural Studies
Legal Documents in the Court Room
Native American Art History
Pacific West Coast Native Cultures
Mexican American Cultures
Introduction to Microcomputers
Flash Back: PTSD
The Psychology of Stress and Coping
The Psychology of Loss and Death
Social Psychology
Fundamentals of English
Reading and Comprehension 1A
Reading and Comprehension 1B
Myth and Folklore
Creative Writing/Singing Poets
Bible as Literature
Conversational Spanish I
Conversational Spanish II
Conversational Spanish III
Spanish 200
Spanish 201
Developing Individual Potential
Work Experience
Production Performance
College Chorus
Humboldt State University
Grant Writing 101
Los Medanos College
Sheriffs Civil Procedural Course