Amber Badillo
Social Services Advocate
Denton, TX 76201
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Seven years experience working with disabled adults and children for an at-home health care agency
Experienced in working with diverse populations such as homeless, disabled, and low income families
Outstanding at providing walk-in case management services to people in need
Confident and experienced in working independently as well as in a group setting
Strongly motivated in empowering individuals to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Spiritual Advisor
Manifest and Destiny - Dallas, TX
October 2021 to Present
• the founder and coordinator of collective Manifest and Destiny, a collective that puts on art and music events in the community and promotes spiritual growth
• work as a psychic advisor at events doing readings
• collaborating with different venues, and artists in the community to put on events
• the focus of the collective is to elevate people through music and arts
• one of my functions is doing outreach for our events, running the project page on Instagram, and hosting events
• another role of mine is helping promote music, or art of local artists through digital graphics that I design
• design fliers for the collective as well as dj's in the community to promote their events
• collaborating with dj's on visual projects to help promote their music
• the photographer for the collective
• another role of mine at events is performance through artistic skating
• also create music playlists to share with the collective page Freelance Graphic Artist
Dulce Graphics
October 2021 to Present
• freelance artist, who designs fliers to help promote events for other artists and musicians in the community
• work based on commissions, or volunteer
• collaborate with artists, musicians and djs in the community on visual projects
• founder of dulce.graphics
• helping people with promotional posting on their Instagram page for their music and events Spiritual Advisor
Black Moon Majestic Readings
September 2021 to Present
• founder and coordinator of Black Moon Majestic Readings
• background in astrology studies and numerology
• background in other religious studies
• helping people on their spiritual path through my advising
• helping to counsel people going through trauma or life changes
• services offered are spiritual and love readings
• work at community events giving advising
• also give text readings on Instagram
Freelance Writer
FACEBOOK APP
February 2021 to Present
• freelance writer
• managing 10 poetry writing blogs on facebook
• connecting with people from around the world through my creative content
• editing
HOME HEALTH AIDE
BERRY FAMILY SERVICES - Dallas, TX
October 2013 to Present
• Provided in home health services to individuals who have autism as well as physical and intellectual disabilities
• Developed individual plans that focused on a different set of life skills for each client to work on
• Supervised clients in and outside the home
• Would bring clients to participate in community activities such as fishing, walking, exercise etc.
• Encouraged and motivated clients to take an active role as part of society Freelance Photographer
Present
• the photographer of my collective
• take photos for projects, and for events in the community
• take photos for online pages on Instagram
• nature, concert, event and travel photography
• having an eye for beauty and composition to create beautiful compositions Performance art
Present
• freelance artistic skater
• 2 years experience
• perform at local events in the community or private gigs Freelance Makeup Artist
Be Bold With Color
Present
• freelance makeup artist
• copy and create looks from images online or magazines Freelance Artist
Present
• freelance painting and drawing
• can work from images
• still life drawing as well as painting
• work with mixed media
• experienced in collage
• favorite mediums are oil pastel, and acylic paint, and charcoal
• favorite type of painting is palette knife painting Case Manager
HORNE LLP
October 2021 to April 2022
• Providing rent relief assistance to those impacted by Covid - 19 in California .
• Reviewing applications to get people approved for rent relief .
• Conducted outreach to families to help them finish their applications
• And working with a team to get applications approved .
• Became top performing case manager after only working on the project a few months. CASE MANAGER
CITYSQUARE & AMERICORPS - Dallas, TX
May 2016 to August 2016
• Provided walk in case management services to the homeless in Dallas
• Worked as part of a team of case managers to provide neighbors with the best help possible
• Aided neighbors with a variety of resources to help them such as food, clothing, furniture, bus passes etc.
• Provided neighbors with information about employment, housing, and medical resources
• Used the theory of strengths perspective and systems theory to shape practice
• Participated in CitySquares urban engagement book club on poverty and discussed ways to fight poverty
• Advocated for neighbors to promote social justice and equality
• Helped facilitate residential supportive services to families and children that lived in low income housing
• Conducted a research study on the perceived quality of residential supportive services by neighbors ANTHEM ART PROGRAM VOLUNTEER
STONE BRIAR COMMUNITY CHURCH - Frisco, TX
October 2013 to 2015
• Volunteered in a therapeutic painting group for individuals who have disabilities, both mental and physical
• Used my knowledge and experience in art to teach individuals with disabilities how to paint and draw
• Worked with a team of volunteers to help supervise and provide a good experience for members in the program
Data Entry Clerk
JPMorgan Chase - Lewisville, TX
April 2013 to November 2013
• Data entry of government applications
• Working with a team to complete applications in a timely manner Sonic Drive In carhop
Sonic Drive-In - Plano, TX
January 2012 to April 2013
• Operated a switchboard
• Knowledge in restaurants menu
• Took orders for customers
• Assisted in making drinks and shakes
• Carried out orders to customers on roller skates
• Responsible for cleaning duties at end of each shift Jewelry Associate
Walmart - Garland, TX
June 2010 to November 2012
• Set up jewelry displays
• Put out merchandise
• Assisted in ring sizing and watch repairs
• Ear piercing
• Took layaway orders and grad ring orders
• Assisted in doing some inventory
• Managed the jewelry department, often by myself
• Assisted in sales and operating cash register
Hostess
Another Broken Egg Cafe - Dallas, TX
June 2009 to June 2011
• Greeted customers with a warm and friendly smile
• Assisted in seating arrangement & planning
• Answered calls to customers
• Took to-go orders
• Helped wipe down and clean tables
• Seated customers at their tables
• Knowledgeable in the restaurant menu items
Education
BACHELOR'S in SOCIAL WORK
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY - Denton, TX
ASSOCIATES IN ARTS
RICHLAND COLLEGE - Dallas, TX
Skills
• Case Management (1 year)
• Documentation
• Management
• Mental Health
• problem solving
• Social Work (7 years)
• Developmental Disabilities Experience (7 years)
• Home Care (7 years)
• Autism Experience (2 years)
• Special Education (7 years)
• Crisis Intervention
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Senior Care