Victim Advocate, Microsoft office, attention to detail
Resume:
Adele J. Lifer
PO Box ***, Grove City OH ***** * 419-***-**** * ***********@*****.***
CAREER To obtain a challenging full-time position assisting individuals which
OBJECTIVE utilizes my educational and work experiences.
EDUCATIONAL Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
BACKGROUND Ashland University, Ashland, OH 44805
Triple Major: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology
WORK PAVED Supervisor/Victim Assistant
EXPERIENCE Franklin County Municipal Court, Probation Dept, Columbus, OH
May 2016 to February 2024
Supervised Victim Advocates within Probation Department
Managed grant data reporting for the VOCA and VAWA grants
Assisted employees with their caseloads while maintaining my own large caseload of victims of the offenders on probation
Assisted my staff whenever they had difficulty with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, or any of the Court’s data programs or office equipment
Provided information, referral and support to victims of crime
Notified victims of upcoming court hearings, GPS violations, or early termination of probation
Gathered documentation of probation violations to provide to probation officer when a new incident occurred
Specialized Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate -
The Domestic Violence Shelter, Mansfield, OH
April 2013 to May 2016
Worked in collaboration with Richland County Children’s Services assisting families that are affected by domestic violence or sexual assault
Provided information and support to those navigating the criminal justice system
Provided information about protection orders
Assisted crime victims in applying for Crime Compensation
Made referrals to appropriate services when needed
Residential Staff – Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven,
Ashland, OH
February 2012 to April 2013
Provided direct services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in-person and by phone contact
Made referrals to appropriate services when needed
Provided supervision of shelter residents to ensure that shelter rules were maintained
Eligibility Referral Specialist – Ashland County Dept of
Job and Family Services, Ashland, Ohio
August 2011 to January 2012
Assisted individuals in locating resources
Determined eligibility for services including food and cash assistance and Medicaid
Victim Assistance Coordinator – Ashland County Prosecutor’s
Office, Ashland, Ohio
January 2005 to July 2011
Helped victims of crime understand the criminal justice system
Assisted victims in locating resources
Provided information about protection orders
Assisted crime victims in applying for Crime Compensation
Notified victims of court hearings
Assisted with general office duties within the prosecutor’s office such as receptionist and secretarial duties
Parent Educator – Ashland Parenting Plus, Ashland, Ohio
October 1998 – January 2005
Developed and Facilitated the Divorcing Parents Education Class for Ashland County
Provided parent education in a group setting
Provided parent education and support on an individual basis
Provided adolescent pregnancy prevention education on the middle school and high school levels
Customer Service Representative – National City Bank,
Ashland, Ohio
August 1997 to December 1998
Assisted individuals with their banking needs
Public relations
Waitress – The Olive Garden, in Ontario, Ohio (April 1995 – December 1995) and Montrose, Ohio (February 1991 – March 1995)
Served patrons
Public Relations skills applied
Interim Probation Officer – Medina Municipal Court,
Medina, Ohio
August 1994 – December 1994
Conducted pre-sentence interviews
Prepared pre-sentence reports
Supervised probationers
Legal Advocate – Battered Women’s Shelter, Akron, Ohio
September 1991 – October 1994
Developed the Legal Advocacy program for the Battered Women’s Shelter within all the Medina County courts
Helped victims of domestic violence understand the legal system
Assisted victims in locating resources
Maintained communication with police departments, court, and prosecutors
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