Sherrell Survillion

662-***-**** ac0t5z@r.postjobfree.com

Date available to begin work: Immediately

SUMMARY STATEMENT

College educated with 4 years of investigative experience working in criminal justice. Strong work ethic with a positive approach. Continuously striving to achieve goals and exceed expectations. Organized and focused. Self-motivated, mature focused and ambitious individual with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Skilled and thorough in analyzing problem situations and finding creative solutions. Outstanding skills in analysis, strategy and planning. Able to meet demanding time goals. Experience in clear and effective business communication. Well organized and thorough in researching information. Strives to exceed professional and personal goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Correctional Services from Jackson State University.

Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University of Texas at Arlington.

Employment

My self-motivation, hard work and dedication all contribute to the continuing success of my employer. Technically competent. Natural leader and team player.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Emergency Management Specialist, November 2016 – Present

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Denton, TX

Makes summary entries of documents and proceedings on the electronic docket for survivor victims. Supports regional recovery operations during a crisis incident or disaster. Determines required and available resources for the regional recovery mission, as well as future resources, to support regional recovery priorities. Provides technical information in the full range of Individual Assistance programs and coordinates with stakeholders. Performs technical writing functions, requiring substantive knowledge of the various functional areas of emergency management. Reviews survivor requirements with the Individual Assistance program during the response and recovery phase. Serves as a regional functional specialist and provides expertise on the FEMA programs during regional recovery operations during a crisis incident, or disaster. Understanding Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) policies and procedures to socialize DSA concepts, build partnerships with internal program offices and Tribal/State/Local partners, and communicate recommended courses of action. Developing partnerships with the States, voluntary organizations, the private sector and other Federal agencies that are delivering similar kinds of assistance to the same groups of individuals.

Talent Development Specialist, May 2016- November 2016

McKinney Workforce Solutions, McKinney, TX

Counsels and assists program’s customers regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and training issues, identifying and working with barriers to employment, professional goal setting and planning. Identify outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed. Interviews, educates and counsels customers. Case manage, advises, monitors, and tracks participation for customers so that they maximize of the functions and opportunities of the program. Demonstrates strong strategies for re-engaging customers after training and finding employment for those customers. Maintains knowledge/professional understanding of a vast array of occupations/career paths (for effective placement/processing and assessment of customers as well as determining services most appropriate for their career goals.

Child Protection Investigator III, June 2012- December 2015

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Carrollton, TX

Responds quickly in crisis situations involving children who may be in an abusive or neglectful situation. Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment and/or special conditions for children. Works closely with law enforcement. Collects information through observation and interviews with the children, parents, relatives, neighbors, and other parties associated with the case, as well as analysis of criminal, past service history and other records. Engages families to understand the family's perspectives about family dynamics, challenges and solutions, identifies needs and determines the level of intervention needed to include voluntary services or court ordered dependency services. Assesses danger threats, child vulnerabilities and caregiver protective capacities to determine whether a child is safe or not safe, the use of individual judgement. Develops with family and other persons as necessary any required present and/or impending danger plans based on analysis of danger threats in operation. Case manages and modifies safety plans as necessary during the investigation. Arranges emergency placement for any child that cannot safely remain in the home.

Skills

Interpersonal Ability- Exceptional relationship building skills targeted at ensuring teamwork and customer service. Excellent ability to adapt to changing work environments. Proven ability to motivate employees to make the most of their potential. Capable of injecting humor into mundane presentations and induction procedures. Committed to employ diplomacy to ward off adversity in difficult situations. Adept at handling group facilitation activities to bring team workers together

Collaboration-Actively listening to the concerns of team members. Agreeing on roles that capitalize on individual strengths. Analyzing problems without assigning blame

Organizing and Planning- Multi tasking skills that deliver results on various projects at the same time. Analytical skills that help analyzing a situation and coming forward with a logical solution. Communications skills help you understand and put forward your point to the other.

Problem Solving/Judgment- Recommending Ways to Improve Communication in Relationships. Coming up with new procedures to improve quality with job search. Applied strong interpersonal and communication skill in working with all levels of personnel to gain valuable insight and avoid potential problems. Strengths in the ability to solve problems, analyzing warning signs, identifying the problem, and finding the solutions.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, May 2007

Madison Shannon Palmer High School, Marks, MS, GPA 3.4

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Correctional Services, May 2011

Jackson State University, Jackson, MS GPA 3.4

Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, December 2015

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX GPA 3.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to quickly learn computer software. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook; QuickBooks Pro and Internet and web 2.0 applications, including Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, My Life, Twitter, Word Processing Skills, Adobe Acrobat,Spreadsheets Skills, Database Skills, Electronic Presentation Skills, Web Navigation Skills, Web Site Design Skills, E-Mail Management Skills, File Management & Windows Explorer Skills, Downloading Software From the Web, Installing Computer Software onto a Computer System, WebCT or Blackboard Teaching Skills, Videoconferencing skills, Computer-Related Storage Devices, Scanner Knowledge

HONOR SOCIETY: Who's Who Among College Student, National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Deans List Scholar, Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society, Chi Alpha National Honor Society Adobe Acrobat Professional.

- Experience using case management software.

References upon request

Background in job development in social services setting preferred

Previous case management experience 1-3 years preferred; Experience working with diverse populations and refugee social services programs preferred

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

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