Residential Assistant Academic Advisor
Resume:
Dorinda Burdine
Academic Advisor/ADA & Tutor Coordinator, Career and Technical Education Coordinator - Hill College
Chireno, TX 75937
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Professional, skilled Servant leader with over 5 years of Human Resource experience, most in the prison industry. Leadership strengths in personal development, communication, conflict resolution and mediation. Strong research, report writing and employee retention skills. Understanding of team dynamics, appreciating diversity and how individuals make up a team. Over 10 years of public service. Drive to protect the organization while advocating for employees and customers. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Academic Advisor/ADA & Tutor Coordinator, Career and Technical Education Coordinator
Hill College
January 2015 to Present
Perkins Grant) (3.5 yrs)
Advise students on career and education path. Work with ADA students to collect proper paperwork for approval for accommodations. Work on a number of committees for the betterment of Hill College and students. Supervise Tutors. Counsel and guide students in career planning, job searching, resume writing and interviewing. Work with Career and Technical Students to ensure their success in reaching educational goals.
Residential Assistant, RA Supervisor, House Manager The Burke Center
January 2013 to Present
4 homes) (5 yrs)
Began as Residential Assistant- helping teach residence daily life skills using the Murdoch Training System, managing resident's daily activities, documentation and progress meetings re: residents, using PMAB when needed. Move to RA Supervisor- managing full-time and part-time RA staff; setting work schedules, light HR, approving leave. Moved to House Manager- hired all staff for 4 community homes, supervised daily house running, resident's appointments, budget, all supervisory duties. Account Manager
Texas Workforce Solutions
January 2010 to January 2015
5 years)
"Stand In Manager"
"Sell" State
programs to employers. Recruit employers to post job orders in workintexas.com. Work with customers
(job seekers) to seek job openings that best fit their career goals. Educate job seekers on various State Programs, educational opportunities and counsel with seekers re: higher education. Work as liaison between Workforce Solutions (Texas Workforce Commission) and job seekers and employers. Perform Public Relations work when needed. Create curriculum for orientations and classes when needed. Work in all aspects of MS Office Suite.
Human Resource Director (6)
The GEO Group, Inc
Create budgets for 12 Unit Departments, from $150K down to $10K. Manage a facility with 198 employees, be an advocate for employees, manage employee files and confidentiality. Responsible for auditing departments in other facilities; financial, HR, records maintenance, Safety, etc. Developed and created policies for Unit; created morale teams to ensure quality work environment. Lead team to identify PONC and correct issues. Held disciplinary hearings for employees, create Corrective Action Plans, counsel with staff regarding issues, make suggestions as needed for training. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the facility, educate new employees on sexual harassment issues and hostile work environment to ensure a better understanding. Investigated claims of Sexual Harassment. Maintain all training logs; facilitate New Employee Orientation. Created spreadsheets for reports, and recruit new employees through use of internet, newspapers and Texas Workforce centers. Interview potential employees; sit in on the disciplinary procedures of employees to ensure their rights as well as the companies best interest was safe. Dealt with a diverse group of employees and responsible for crisis management, mediation between employees and Warden/Company. Experience with unemployment hearings and workers comp. issues. Education
Master's in Organizational Leadership with Team Dynamic Specialty Lewis University - Romeoville, IL
June 2010 to December 2012
Bachelors of Science in Paralegal
Kaplan University
2009
Skills
• Customer Service (Less than 1 year)
• problem solver (Less than 1 year)
• RECEPTIONIST (Less than 1 year)
• RETAIL SALES (Less than 1 year)
• training. (5 years)
• Human Resources
• Scheduling
• Experience Working With Students
• Crisis Management
• Academic Advising
• Public Relations
• Workers' Compensation
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
Assessments
Scheduling — Highly Proficient
November 2019
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_assignment/0c58txmgvqfjyysj Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence — Highly Proficient June 2020
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share_to_profile/1dfe348cb65e4980aaa344711d15fa95eed53dc074545cb7 Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Communication Skills {written, verbal and interpersonal}
Investigation Skills
Customer Service
Top performance at all jobs
Considers confidentiality top priority
Strategic/Critical thinker and problem solver
Management and Leadership training and skills
Familiarity with community and resources
Commitment to hard work, knowledge and self
As stated, the experience and skills I bring to the table are vast and used daily. Striving to always learn something new, be "on top of my game" and I hope to get the opportunity to visit with you soon about them and how we can work together to make this position flourish be a strong, efficient and stable part of the organization.
Sincerely,
Dorinda "Dori" Burdine
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