Family Specialist Business Administration
Resume:
Delia Arnold
Wimberley, Tx. *****
Primary Phone: 956-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Currently, a Youth and Family Specialist for K’star, Inc. and Adult Education Teacher. Previously, a Business Administration Instructor and Community Supervision and Corrections Officer with 17 years of experience as an Adult Probation Officer. Counter Manager for Clinique Cosmetics, Sales Associates in the Children's Department and Fragrance Department for Dillard's Retail Store. Possess a B.A. in Sociology and a Master's in Interdisciplinary Studies and obtained an LCDC-Intern; preparing for NMLS License Exam. Highly interested in applying my experience, verbal communications skills coupled with counseling toward a rewarding career in which I can start utilizing the 20-Hour SAFE MLO and the 3-Hour TX-SML course material obtained in July 2023. Presently, preparing for the MLO State Exam.
PROFESSINAL EXPERIENCE
K’star/ Family Crisis Counseling
Youth and Family Specialist
Blanco/Llano, Texas 03/09/2020 to Present
Provide services to youth and parents experiencing difficult living situations or problems with truancy and are a school dropout risk through counseling, compassion, and parenting skills training. Enable families to grow closer and learn to effectively solve problems in an appropriate
fashion. Also, utilize Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Art Therapy.
Supervisor: Haley Salazar
Southern Careers Institute 02/09/2023 – 07/2023
Fulltime Business Administration Instructor- Proficient in Moodle Software
Maintain 85% attrition.
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas $20.00 per hour
Spanish GED/ESL Teacher 08/2021- to Present
San Marcos, Texas Supervisor: Jessica Bailey
Teach adults Spanish math, Social Studies, Language Arts and Science. Prepare students for the GED exam.
Blue World Pools Commission Base
04/09/22-08/18/22
Greet the customer, establish rapport and gain trust. Provide a 90-minute presentation on Blue World Pools to educate the customer and assist toward purchasing the appropriate pool for their specific yard. survey the desired pool area and prepare the closing sale contract.
Cameron/Willacy Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Brownsville, Tx.
01/2003-03/2020
Community Supervision Officer/Probation Officer
Supervised offenders on probation for felony offenses; Conducted assessments and made appropriate referrals as a rehabilitative measure; Conducted office visits and discussed critical issues in order to monitor compliance and provide supportive counseling; Conducted random home and field visits; Conducted investigations and made recommendations to the courts concerning alleged probation violations; Submitted motions to the District Courts; Appeared in District Court hearings to provide testimony regarding assigned cases; Conducted interviews for background investigations for Pre-Sentence Investigations and made recommendations for sentencings; Conducted victim interviews and obtained verification of loss for Victim Impact Statements; Maintained case records in the computer and in tangible files in evidentiary form; Collect Court ordered fees; Performed duties assigned by Supervisors or the Director. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Cesar Manjarrez
Social/Home Studies 01/2011 – 03/2020
Conductor
Cameron County, Texas
Investigator
Responsible for conducting home studies assigned by the District Courts in the interest of the children; the responsibilities entailed home visits at each respective parent’s home for custody cases and Pre-Adoption cases. After the home visit was conducted, a written study of the interview was provided to the District Court and the respective attorneys.
Kindred Spirit 10/2009 – 01/11
Harlingen, Texas
Monitor
Supervision of Kindred Spirit; as a monitor, the responsibilities entaiedl closely monitoring and watching the care providers during the allocated visit the Courts permitted for the care provider, parent/parents, and or potential foster parent/parents. (Contact person Nina Enriques Phone No. 956-***-**** or Carol 956-***-****
Dillard's 7/1993 - 2/2003
Harlingen, Texas
Clinique Associate Consultant/Counter Manager
Responsible for launching various events to promote sales for Clinique cosmetics; Created interesting merchandise displays; Maintained the organization and appearance of merchandise displays; Counter Manager for Clinique; Responsible for counter training new employees; continuous training to all existing consultants to promote increased sales; Ensured quality customer service at all times.
Prior work experience in Women's Fragrance and Children's Department; (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Georgina Landin, Supervisor's Phone: 956-***-****)
EDUCATION:
Univ. of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas US
Master’s Degree – 12/18/10
36 Semester Hours in the Master’s Program
Of Interdisciplinary Studies – Graduate
Major- Sociology
Minor- Criminal Justice & Government
GPA: 3.4 out of 4.0
Univ. of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas US
Bachelor's Degree - 12/2002
168 Semester Hours
Major: Sociology
Minor: Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.2 out of 4.0
Description: Bachelor of Arts
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas US
Associate’s Degree- 05/2001
Major: Social Work
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas US
Associate’s Degree- 05/1995
Major: Retail Mgmt.
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