Brandy Carter
Aspiring Community Activist~Family Advocate~ Human Services Professional
Human Services Professional with extensive client relations and management experience along with a solid paralegal and criminal justice academic background. QUALIFICATIONS
● Commitment to diversity and inclusion and promoting an environment where clients feel valued and supported
● Ability to show compassion and understanding to individuals’ circumstances and choices
● Ability to mentor and empower others to achieve personal goals
● High level of personal accountability
● In depth engagement and collaborative problem solving RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Advocacy
● Advocated for children’s rights and ensured children were returning to safe environments
● Conducted house visits and interviewed parents/foster parents
● Communicated with teachers about children’s progress in class
● Coordinated ADA Accommodations for clients
Community Service
● Supervised day-to-day functions of the Bryant Center run in a volunteer role.
● Oversaw professional environment of the Bryant Center and maintained the mission of providing a safe and educational environment for participants.
Policy Implementation
● Trained employees company policies and procedures. Client Services
● Served as lead-desk and provided answers for all questions asked by sales floor associates assisting clients; used system to find the answer or called hotel in question.
● Correspond with various hotels on behalf of client via email and phone. Technology
● Assisted with technology failures on system for sales associates, system update issues, and other troubleshooting resolutions. Problem Solving
● Investigate clients’ complaints using proper protocol and standards, including contacting hotel personnel, ensuring any issues are resolved, and advocating for clients.
● Resolved client issues and served as an intervening party to sales associate's clients.
WORK HISTORY
Marriott International, Omaha, NE — Lead Desk
2000- PRESENT
SKILLS
Excellent Customer Service &
Communication Skills
Ability to Analyze, Synthesize &
Interpret Information
Detail Oriented
Knowledge of Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher,
and Outlook
Advanced clerical knowledge
Team Player/Collaborator
Flexible
Critical Thinker
17 years in Client Services
EDUCATION
Kaplan University, Omaha, NE
— Paralegal Certification Dec
2007
Bellevue University, Omaha,
NE — BS Criminal Justice
Admin.
Jan 2007
Metropolitan Community
College, Omaha, NE — AAS in
Criminal Justice
May 2005
PROJECTS, VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE, AFFILIATIONS
Youth/Family Advisory Council
Member, NE Systems of Care 2017
Bryant Center Basketball Assoc.,
Omaha, NE, 2012 – Present
Court Appointed Special Advocate
for Children (CASA), Omaha, NE,
2009 – 2013
Omaha Together One Community,
Omaha, NE, 2009 – 2011
2617 Blondo St
Omaha, NE 68111
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