Josai Cunningham Stewart ******************@*****.*** cell: 917-***-****
Professional Summary
An effective and empathetic communicator with a fervent passion to guide individuals towards productive decisions in obtaining their goals.
Skills
●Word MS Excel Outlook
●Conflict Resolution Trained and Certified
●Executive Team Leadership
Education
Boricua College / New York NY
Bachelors of Science: Human Services / May 2003
Professional Experiences
Global Contact Services (GCS) / New York NY
Customer Care Representative /March 2013-Present
Customizing high volume travel schedules in conjunction with Access-A-Ride for developmentally challenged and elderly clients
Delivering vehicles on their respective routes within New York City five boroughs by lessening travel discrepancies
Promoted to Special Assignments: training for prospective Managers
Little Flower Children and Family Services /Jamaica NY
Case Manager / October 2014-July 2015
Attained services for children, biological and foster parents and delegated resources
Restructured related work as required by providing permanency planning to expedite safe discharge of children from the foster care system
Responsible for caseload of 15 biological parents and 15 foster parents including: educational and medical monitoring, housing issues, court appointments/incarcerated family visitation and job referrals
CTI/Metropolitan Convention Staffing / New York NY
Customer Service Associate and Supervisor/ April 2010-April 2013
Developed inviting rapport with client base by resolving difficult situations
Refined procedures/ programs and kept abreast with training of rapidly evolving technology for increased client satisfaction
Facilitated the activities of over 30+ Associates with supervision and training
Governor David A. Patterson Campaign / New York NY
Office Manager / March 2009-March 2010
Coordinated meetings with government chief of staff and served as main liaison
Created and implemented databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management and reporting accuracy
Networked with constituents to inspire fundraising contributions
Directed appointments for campaign staff and processed confidential documentation
Sugarhill Java and Tea Lounge / New York NY
Owner / Manager /January 2006-March 2009
Standardized restaurant human resource objectives: recruited, selected, oriented, assigned, scheduled, coached, counseled, and disciplined employees
Transformed restaurant operational objective: contributed information and recommended strategic plans and reviews, prepared and completed action plans, implemented production, productivity, quality and customer service standards; resolved problems; identified trends; determined system improvements; implemented change
Organized restaurant financial objectives: forecasted requirements; prepared annual budget; scheduled expenditure; analyzed variance; initiated corrective action
Harlem Dowling Family and Children Services / New York NY
Preventive Case Manager / September 2003-December 2005
Created focus groups, created investigations and individual counsel with conflict resolution
Directed case studies, revamped written and system reports
Shaped family treatment plan to streamlined obstacles to maintain family unification
Department of Education / New York NY
Family Paraprofessional / September 1985-September 2003
Directed individual counsel to teenage parents in a school based program/LYFE
Advocated for youth’s rights with city and state bureaucracies
Monitored student’s educational progress and attendance
Organized student files for data entry and audit proficiency