Martha Garnica
***** *** ****** ** ****, TX ***** C: 915-***-**** E: *************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated professional with 20 years of experience working in administrative, instructor, and law enforcement positions. Strong critical thinking, management, and organizational skills. Proven ability to adapt, strengthen, and master duties in different work environments and integral settings. First class interpersonal communication, employee/client engagement, and complex problem-solving attributes. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards and analyzing information to achieve desired objectives.
ESL / GED Instructor
Administrative Procedures
Paralegal Specialist
Recreation Aide
Law Enforcement
Service Dog Trainer
Self-Empowerment
Crisis Intervention
Conflict Management
Health Awareness / Nutrition
Core Fitness Instructor
Life Wellness
Recreation Trainer
Public Relations
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Industry-Specific Software
Fluent in English and Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMPIRE TODAY 2020 – Present
Customer Service Representative El Paso, Texas
Provide high quality customer service support in fast-pace, customer-driven sales environment; answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and provide service information.
Handle and resolve customer issues. Data entry and retrieval utilizing industry specific software. Accept and process customer payments; work closely with installers to ensure customers request and speciation’s are met. Perform various administrative, research, and data management duties.
WASECA FCI 2010 – 2020
Teacher’s Aide ESL-GED Department Waseca, MN
Supported staff in developing curriculum to meet physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs for students; created a risk-free environment, full of resources, and opportunities. Developed ESL and GED department curriculums; administered and corrected tests; demonstrated strong management skills.
Incorporated various teaching methods to adapt to the students’ needs. Maintained a highly productive environment. Led students through multiple hands-on activities. Managed and educated a diverse classroom.
Utilized new strategies to increase performance within the classroom. Taught a variety of grade levels and subjects as a long-term and short-term tutor. Taught study skills, organizational skills, and test taking skills. Reviewed, revised, researched, and wrote lesson plans. Led students through multiple hands-on activities.
Managed and educated a diverse classroom. Utilized new strategies to increase performance within classroom taught a variety of grade levels and subjects as a long-term and short-term tutor.
Service Dogs Trainer:
Trained animals to protect clients, obey commands, and perform tricks . Trained mobility assists dogs, hearing impaired, seizure, and diabetes dogs. Evaluated animals to determine temperament, ability, and aptitude for training. Fed, exercises, and gave general care to animals.
Observed animal’s physical condition to detect illness and unhealthy condition requiring medical care. Cued and signaled animal during performance. Conducted training program to develop desired behavior. Received certification for almost 2000 hours of training.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 1997 – 2009
Customs Agent El Paso, TX
Advised senior leaders on operational security issues. Arrested persons who committed theft, fraud, and forgery. Safety planning, security management, investigative techniques, case preparation, and public relations.
Collected data, developed evidence, conducted internal investigations, and made arrests. Conducted investigations uncovering data and other evidence and forwarded findings to detectives. Developed sharp observation skills for noticing people, details, and effects.
Trained in self-defense and disarming tactics. Assisted the team in potentially arrest situations. Responded immediately to emergency incidents and security requests.
Educated in the use of the latest security and surveillance equipment. Maintained on-call status, remaining available for emergency situations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond appropriately. Trained in beginning and advanced interview and interrogation techniques.
EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT 1990 – 1997
Police Officer El Paso, TX
Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond appropriately. Trained in beginning and advanced interview and interrogation techniques. Worked undercover to apprehend individuals responsible for drug offense and prostitution.
Trained staff on detecting shoplifters, profiling robbery suspects, and explained state laws concerning such matters. Skilled in aerosol and self- defense techniques. Trained new officers and maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors.
Possess private security armed and unarmed license. Prepared written reports, interrogated crime suspects, and responded to emergencies and unsafe or suspicious behavior. Prepared detailed police reports on cases and submitted to the district attorney’s office for prosecution.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX, Major: Psychology / Criminology
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA, Special Agent
El Paso Police Academy, El Paso, TX, Police Officer
Danbury FCI, Teachers Aid
Waseca FCI, Paralegal Studies, Blackstone Legal Studies
Waseca FCI, Specialized Dog Trainer
Alternatives to Violence, Parenting, Self-Motivation, Weigh Management