Criminal Justice Center Representative

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P.O. BOX ******, OMAHA, NE 68111 • 402-***-**** • **********@*****.*** EDUCATION

MS, Criminal Justice w/ Public Administration Option, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE BS, Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE MANAGEMENT & CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

US Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census • Omaha, NE 68117 – Denver Region (3 year service period) Field Representative, Recruiting Assistant, Crew Leader/Assistant, Questionnaire Assistance Center Representative Interviewed household respondents, promoted Census job opportunities, established testing sites through community partnerships, and proctored test sessions to help build the local workforce of the Census Bureau.

Increased numbers of minority applicants seeking Census jobs

Increased community awareness and interest by established and successful community testing sites

Served as point of contact to the community within hard to count & hard to recruit Census tracts Creighton University • Omaha, NE 68178 (3 month service period) Instructor – Classic Upward Bound Program

Instructed high school students enrolled in a TRIO college preparatory program in technology courses.

Challenged students to explore the use of computer technology, audio, and video media

Operated classroom technology to deliver instruction

Communicated with TRIO staff to evaluate technology needs and plan of action for courses Metropolitan Community College • Omaha, NE 68103 (5 month service period) Instructor – Corporate Education and Training

Facilitated Office Skills and Technology training to basic and intermediate skilled participants.

Evaluated participant needs through pre-assessments & interviews to use as a baseline for success

Provided hands on learning and application of targeted skills

Discussed potential educational and employment opportunities following completion of training Creighton@Bryant Community Technology Center • Omaha, NE 68111 (3 month service period) Instructor – Computer Technology

Conducted Microsoft Office Suite, Internet fundamentals, and email skills training at community facility.

Integrated employment seeking skills into instructional areas to add relevance to each lesson

Maintained equipment and lab appearance, and secured lab and community facility

Communicated with staff to evaluate technology needs and plan of action for courses Metropolitan Community College • Omaha, NE 68103 (6 year 2 month service period) Coordinator- Single Parent/Homemaker Services, Project Worklink Specialist Coordinated College-wide academic support services to targeted student population.

Determined best strategies to address barriers to student enrollment and retention

Maintained student records, program budgets, and compiled periodic status and progress reports

Provided employment training opportunities through student committees and work-study jobs

Developed curriculum and training manual for Dept of Corrections Staff and Correctional Educators University of Nebraska at Omaha • Omaha, NE 68182 (8 month service period) Isaacson Graduate Intern - Office of Multicultural Affairs Coordinated College-wide academic support services to targeted student population.

Monitored scholarship recipients academic performance and intervened with support services

Coordinated mentoring and tutoring support for program participants

Provided overall student support services for minority students campus wide Strategic Center for Developing Communities • Omaha, NE 68111 (7 year service period) Interim Executive Director

Served as the non-profit organization’s administrator and provided support to staff of existing programs.

Provided leadership through operational control and review of the Salem (Church) Food Pantry

Performed duties relative to Board of Directors’ and external groups’ policies and procedures

Pursued grants and other contributions as well as promoted and supported fundraising activities COMMUNITY EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Youth Emergency Services, Youth Counselor - 01/90 – 08/90, Omaha, NE Prepared initial client assessments, documented client’s behavior, monitored progress at juvenile community facility Youth Care Inc., Teaching Counselor - 06/90-08/91, Omaha, NE Implemented individual treatment plan, documented progress in developmental areas, taught life skills State of Nebraska, Case Aide - 07/91-12/91, Omaha, NE Supported Child Protective Services operations, arranged visits, transported clients, assessed needs Christ Child Society (North Christ Child Center), Turn-Key - 03/01-01/02, Omaha NE Managed evening activities and events, assisted in classroom lessons, secured rooms, offices, & facility Salem Baptist Church, Tutorial Ministry Director/Tutor - 08/94 – 05/02, Omaha, NE Recruited and supervised tutors to help students comprehend & complete assigned work and develop study skills Salem Baptist Church, Mentor Ministry Mentor - 08/95 – 05/97, Omaha, NE Supported youth development by interacting with them in various capacities Omaha Public Schools, Volunteer/Greeter @ Druid Hill Academy 08/00 – 05/02, Omaha, NE Omaha Public Schools, Volunteer @ Wakonda Elementary School, Volunteer, 01/00 – 05/00, Omaha, NE Omaha Public Schools, Pacesetter Academy Mentor @ Nathan Hale Junior High, 08/94 – 05/96, Omaha, NE Omaha Public Schools, Teen Parent Program, Advisory Committee Member, 08/95 – 08/99, Omaha, NE ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

NAACP Omaha, 1st Vice President (4 yrs.) 2nd Vice President (2 yrs.) Officer 2004 – 2012, Omaha, NE OMAHA OIC, Board Member 2010 – 2015, Omaha, NE

Urban League of Nebraska, Inc., Guild Member 2005 – 2006, Omaha, NE Douglas County Election Commission, Special Counting Inspector 1995 – 2006, Omaha, NE Omaha YWCA, Transitions Program Committee 1995 – 1999, Omaha, NE Urban League of Nebraska, Inc., Economic Development and Employment Committee 1995 – 1999, Omaha, NE University of Nebraska at Omaha, Co-chairperson – Student Programming 1993 – 1994, Omaha, NE