DORIS BROWN-POLK
***** ***** ******* ***** *******, Texas 77082
***************@****.*** 832-***-****
Education;
University of Houston-University Park 1/1986 to 12/1989
Houston Community College-Central Campus 8/1998 to 12/2000
Computer Operation Skills:
HP, IBM, Apple and compatible P.C’s; Flatbed and All-In-One Scanners, Fax’s
Microsoft Office Word Processors, Excel, LaserWriter’s, DeskJet’s, Inkjet Printers, Copier; Photo copiers and computer graphic programs. (Print work available request)
Volunteer Experience:
Houston Area Women Center Rape Crisis Center – Batter and Abused Women
Susan B. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation Dallas, Texas
United We Stand – Fallen Hero’s Donated Quilts during 2/11
Making Memories Foundation Brides for Cancer Project
St. Judes Children Hospital Blankets for Children Project
Houston Multicultural Festival 1990-University of Houston
Work Experience:
Richmond State Supportive Living Center
Rehab Therapy Technician
Assist individuals in supportive employment work assignment; in a vocational setting as outlined in each individual specific treatment plan implemented by a Behavioral Analyst. Escort individuals to and from activities as required. Input and record daily piece rate sheet into GAT system for each individual payroll. Day Programming staff member.
Supervisor III
As Supervisor III my duties include but were not limited to: Supervision of staff duties, maintaining monthly rotation calendar, overseeing deployment of staff. Daily documentation of individual’s assessment, programs and behavioral plan. Accomplishing individuals to clinic appointments, outside activities and workshop. Interact with individuals, guardians, family, outside medical facilities.
Direct Care Staff
As a member of a Direct Care Staff Team, my job duties included: Providing personal care services such as: bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting for patients/individuals housed on my assigned dorm, intervening physically when necessary with appropriate PMAB. Assist individual in daily needs at workshop and on home activities, assisted individuals with use of an Arjo and/or Hoja lift equipment, wheelchairs and shower chairs. Carry out appropriate treatment and behavior modification programs as established by the individuals Physical/Psychologist (Team).
Juvenile Justice Supportive Employment
My job duties involve placement of adolescent back into the school systems, home, community or job placement. I developed and maintain a working relationship with the community in my area (Spring Branch), local city referral sources, local businesses, area employers and schools as applicable. I collected data as necessary to assist students to return to school, employment placement, and home after brief incarnation.
Liberty Island Activity Director
As the Adult Day Care Activity Director, I conducted recreation activities for adult clients who reside at the facility and adult day care clients who attend the center but did not live at the facility. Clients included geriatric patients and clients with psychiatric disorders who came to the facilities adult day care program. Activities included Arts and Craft classes, Music theory, Computer, Group Talk and Reading Groups.
Texas Department of Human Service Medicaid/Food Stamps Worker
Process application for Financial Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid. Provided referrals to agencies for Fraud, Child Support and additional services not provided by the program. Maintain documentation of my own caseload. Conduct home interviews and phone interviews of applicants as scheduled.
University of Houston-Student Association Administrative Secretary
Supervised the duties of part-time staff and student senate members. Oversee computer instruction, travel and meeting for over 30 student senators. Assisted Treasurer in processing State purchase vouchers and reimbursement request for payment in a timely manner. Schedule conferences, training, meetings and events for the Student Association Office.
Microcomputer Service and Support Senior Support Staff Member
Assisted students, facility and staff with file and data recovery in computer lab. Trained to repair of Apple/Macintosh computers and computer software programs. Processed employee selection, termination and promotion documents. Supervised the daily duties of seven work-study students. Created monthly reports for inventory.
Counseling and Testing Serves: Data Entry
Scanned test forms to tape using NCS Optimal Scanners and Decwriter. Data entry of student information on CRT system and spreadsheets into mainframe system. Scanned student test result using Apple/Macintosh computers.
University of Houston-Office of Record Front Desk Staff
Assist in student registration. Updated student records. Answered inquires from phone and at front desk from faculty, staff and students. Microfilmed alumni and current student records, grades and test results into computer data base.