BRENDA HODGES

July, *, ****

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Sharon Hill, PA. 19079

Dear Hiring Manager,

Your ad caught my attention as the next logical step in my professional development. After serving children and their families for over 20 years in the mental health and foster care systems, I took some time from my career for personal reasons. During that time I was able to further my skills through self-employment and increasing my computer skills. At this time I feel I have the exact qualifications needed for this position. These added skills: Micro Excel for Spread sheets serve to increase the success of coordinated efforts to better serve the client.

I also have experience as a pre -school teacher. Although I have been out the work force on a full-time basis, I have stayed current with the trends. I have found many opportunities to engage myself as a volunteer. My activities included teaching Bible study as well as helping counselors and psychologists. Most recently, I’ve worked part time with St. James Middle School. In addition to my regular responsibilities I participated as an informal “life coach” to students. In as much as I enjoy my position at St. James and they like-wise love my work, budget cuts dictate my search for employment. Regaining reentry into the workforce; I’m now prepared to embrace full-time employment.

If your Agency values someone who is self motivated and requires limited supervision, then I am the candidate you’re look for.

I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Brenda Hodges

484-***-****

acqr0o@r.postjobfree.com

Brenda Hodges

1101 Tribbit Avenue Sharon Hill, PA.19079 484-***-**** acqr0o@r.postjobfree.com

Goal

To participate as an agent of change to empower families towards positive functionality

Profile

A compassionate motivator with a proven ability to identify and encourage individual potential

An open-ear posture for conflict resolution

A passionate commitment to the client for effective and efficient success

Education

Drexel University, MS (Human System Management)

Cheyney University, BA (Psychology)

Summary Professional Experience

2014 to present

St. James Middle School

Receptionist

2010 to 2014

Self-employed/Semi-retired

2007 to 2010

CSI Children’s Service, Inc.

Foster Care Case manager

A Start-up case load over 22 cases with collateral services

Maintain an on-going caseload of 16 with services to clients and their families

Successfully spearheaded adoption conflicts resolutions

Redeveloped the system for more effective documentation

Support daily interfacing between children and authority figures

Interfaced between professionals with professionals

Empowered parents through on-going training and development

Maintain caseload updates

Transitioned cases from foster care to adoption status

Participated in IEP, FSP & ISP meetings

1994 to 2007

Realtor/New Jersey

1992 1994

Little People Pre School

Head Teacher

1989 to 1992

Drexel University/Foreign Student Advisor

1983 to 1989

Drexel University’s Early Childhood Center’s/Coordinator

1979 to 1983

Delaware County MH/MR, Drug & Alcohol /Case manager

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