ALSTON A. ESDELLE
Phone: 954-***-**** Email: a *********@*****.***
Address: ***** ** **** *
Ave. Miami, FL 33177
OBJECTIVE
To obtain long term employment with a well-established organization where I may fully utilize my experience and abilities in dealing with diverse populations of different ethnic backgrounds. EDUCATION
FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Fresno, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Economics September 1973 – June 1976 BOYS & GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn,NY.
High School Diploma September 1976– January 2001
EXPERIENCE
ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Teacher 2016 - Present
● Present lessons in a comprehensive manner to facilitate learning, provide individualized instructions to students by promoting interactive learning.
● Create and distribute educational content/notes summaries assignment, Access and record students progress and provide grades and feedback.
● Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings, plans and executes educational in-class and outdoor activities and events.
● Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc. NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Miami, Florida Case Manager 2015–2016
Serve as point of access for Medicaid services.
● Develop plan of care and assist clients with meeting their basic health, safety, and welfare needs.
● Advocate for clients by arranging services with individuals, businesses, and agencies for best available services within limited resources.
● Conduct home visits and telephone communication with clients in order to ensure health, safety, and welfare needs are met.
EXCEL CONSTRUCTION Miami, Florida
Site Supervisor 2012 - 2015
● Inspected, coordinated, and maintained Presenting Pned 3 construction sites.
● Ensured sites met Safety Readiness Standards.
● Supervised and contacted independent contractors for projected dates of completion.
● Examined and forwarded completed documentation of projects for approval and final payments. CENTER FOR FAMILY AND CHILD ENRICHMENT Miami, Florida Case Manager 2010 – 2012
● Supervised homeless residents, facilitated placements at Carrfour Supportive Housing, and collaborated with Caseworker.
● Developed and reviewed service plans.
● Implemented activities to assure access to services documented in dependency court case plans.
● Advocated for clients at relevant agencies, service planning meetings, and court, as needed.
● Scheduled and coordinated appointments arranging transportation and other services needed. CHILD NET INC. REVENUE MAXIMIZATION Fort Lauderdale, Florida Eligibility Coordinator 2005-2010
● Maintained files for caseloads of 200 clients
● Applied Federal Guidelines and requirements to ensure clients’ files were updated and prepared for audits. Esdelle, Alston Resume Page -2
● Completed applications for children to receive benefits such as SSI/SSA, Medicaid, Birth Certificates, Social Security, and Medicaid Cards.
● Scheduled monthly meetings with case managers, supervisors, or site directors to ensure all legal documentation were provided to update the Revenue Maximization Department. ALS TRANSPORTATION Miami, Florida
Driver 2003-2005
● Accommodated requests from clients to pick up and delivery of items to different locations throughout Miami. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Miami, Florida Case Manager 1990-2003
● Managed caseload and maintained monthly contact with 250-400 children.
● Submitted reports to the courts detailing families’ compliance with case plans.
● Served as the Acting Supervisor of ten staff members in the absence of immediate supervisor. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Certification in Florida Child Welfare Pre-Services Targeted Case Manager Certificate
SKILLS
Experience MS Office Word and Excel
Goal-Oriented, Flexible, Efficient, Organized
Verbal, Writing, and Communication Skills
REFERENCES
Professional and personal available upon request