OBJECTIVE:
To have an active participation in the human-relationship field among a diverse society that will enable me to ascertain, contribute my skills and knowledge, and to provide an opportunity for professional development and career growth.
EDUCATION:
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Heritage Children Services, Elizabethtown, KY
Therapeutic Case Manager (TCM), October 2022 – present
Provide necessary support to foster child’s family and legal guardian
Help to develop a treatment plan with a treatment team which includes medication concerns in consultation with the foster child’s family or legal guardian.
Conducts home visits and out of home visits with foster children and foster parents.
Adhere to all paperwork being turned in and data inputted correctly.
Maintain accurate contacts with social workers with visit notes and monthly reports.
Amazon Delivery DKY8, Shepherdsville, KY
FC Associate I, June 2022 – September 2022
Stand in one place for extended periods of time
Handles perishable and non-perishable goods ranging in size from small envelopes to boxes/bags weighing up to 23 kg.
Operate carts to move merchandise.
Receive and sort inventory.
Get customer orders ready for delivery.
Use technologies like computers, smartphones, manage apps and scan bar codes.
Mississippi Department of Education (MIRC/MS School for the Blind), Jackson, MS
Administrative Assistant II, April 2019 – April 2022
Perform responsible administrative duties in exercising independent judgement
Devise and install new work methods; planning, assigning and reviewing the work of technical and clerical employees performing general or specialized activities
Assist school district personnel and vendors regarding orders for students, policy and procedures, registration procedures, and shipping/receiving of materials
Maintain an accurate and up to date and organized large print and braille materials and equipment inventory for MIRC and MSB with the Booktracks system
Jackson Public School District (Casey Elementary), Jackson, MS
Office Assistant I, July 2014 – April 2019
Typed correspondence including memos, letters and reports, copied educational materials for teachers and staff
Inputs and maintains required student data on student administration management system
Answered telephone, relays information to appropriate personnel; greet visitors and responds to requests for information
Operated daily a variety of office equipment including fax, photocopier and computer
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-MS), Jackson, MS
State Coordinator of Parental Education, June 2011 – October 2013
Conducted trainings for incoming affiliates on the organizational structure of
childhood mental health courses
Supervised twenty-five (25) volunteer teachers across the state of MS to ensure
parents becoming stronger advocates in accessing the needs of children with mental
health issues or emotional disorder
Compiled and input statistical data collected per parent session into a National
database
Served as a liaison between the parent and the school system
Promoted and served as a spokesperson via TV, radio, and local newspaper in regards for free mental health awareness parent programs
Conducted and facilitated focus groups across the state for mental health awareness
Department of Public Works Administration, Jackson, MS
City of Jackson
Public Works Administrative Assistant, October 2003 – May 2011
Addressed the needs and concerns of constituents in responds to complaints, requests and inquiries
Interacted and coordinated with other City Departments with city needs
Served on various committees as needed
Assisted management in the day-to-day operations
Maintained administrative files
Developed plans in response to City emergencies
Mississippi Library Commission, Jackson, MS
Customer Service Library Assistant, October 1998 – January 2002
Compiled records, sorts and shelves books, and issued and received library materials, such as books, films, slides
Recorded and identified data and due date on cards by hand or using photographic equipment to issue books to patrons
Inspected returned books for damage, verified due-date, and computes and receives overdue fines
Reviews records to compile list of overdue books and issues overdue notices to borrowers
Sorted books, publications, and other items according to classification code and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage area
Located books and publications for patrons