Education:

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, MS

Masters of Education in Clinical mental Health Counseling present

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Bachelor of Social Work May 2012

Illinois Medical Training School Chicago, IL

Medical Assistant Certification 1990

Professional Experience:

STATE OF ARKANSAS HELENA, AR

DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES

TANF DWS Specialist January 2014 to Present

●Responsible for the day-to-day operations of case management e.g. client case files updates, determining eligibility for the Work Pays program, TEA and childcare

●Responsible for career orientation and planning, assessment, and enrollment of clients seeking eligibility for DWS programs and related services

●Administers aptitude and job skills assessment to applicants by monitoring assessments, scoring and recording results and scheduling assessments

●Access computer terminal to enter, check and retrieve information concerning client’s information

Delta State University Cleveland, MS

Play Therapy Institute

Graduate Assistant January 2013 to May 2013

●Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office e.g. updated client list

●Submitted initial paperwork requiring parental review, consent and disclosure on new clients for completion before starting individual or the play therapy process (age 3 – 17 years)

●Maintained confidentiality of clients files

●Review files to ensure all forms were complete

●Maintained up-to-date weekly appointment calendar

●Schedule and verify clients weekly appointment

●Assist assigned interns by ensuring client weekly appointments were confirmed or now shows

●Ensured that all information were communicated to the play therapy supervisor if changes occur in the client status

Leflore County School District Greenwood, MS

Teacher Assistant August 2009 to December 2013

●Maintain responsibility for assessing grade level students on a daily basis using Reading Solutions and MAPP testing to measure growth

●Assist the lead teacher in meeting daily objectives in Reading, Language and Math

●Serve as a medical team member who assist students who may need minor treatments ranging from first aid, allergic reactions or respiratory treatments

Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility Tutwiler, MS

Chief of Unit Management September 2006 to April 2008

●Managed the overall unit plan and operations of the facility

●Supervised and managed all housing unit staffs (approximately 300 employees)

●Maintained responsibility for the safety and security of approximately 2000+ inmates

●Responsible for all unit staffs completion of unit management training and core competency training

●Evaluated and completed written assessments of unit management on a quarterly basis for effectiveness

Delta Correctional Facility Greenwood, MS

Assistant Chief of Security May 2005 to September 2006

●Responsible for the overall assistance of the security plan and operations of the facility

●Managed the operations of the County Jail

●Responsible for staff leave and staff time management and ensured overtime is kept to a minimal

Delta Correctional Facility Greenwood, MS

Quality Assurance Manager/ACA Manager April 2004 to May 2005

●Served as the accreditation manager for the facility and assisted with facility start up

●Worked closely with administration and other FSC personnel to formulate policies and procedures

●Compiled, prepared and accurately maintained a variety of standard operation records and reports required by policies, procedures and/or contracts

Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility Tutwiler, MS

Unit Manager June 2003 to April 2004

●Ensured unit in compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the facility county jail and segregation units

●Worked closely with case management staff assigned to ensure that inmates’ needs were addressed in an efficient and effective manner

●Served as Facility Disciplinary Hearing Officer for Alabama and County Jail inmates

Additional Experience:

Benefit Advisor, Medstandard, Inc/Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, MS 2002 to 2003

Quality Assurance Manager/ACA Manager, Delta Correctional Facility, Greenwood, MS 2000 to 2002

Unit Manager, Delta Correctional Facility, Greenwood, MS 1997 to 2000

Safety and Sanitation Officer, Delta Correctional Facility, Greenwood, MS 1996 to 1997

Corrections Officer, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Parchman, MS 1984 to 1989

Clerk Typist, Department of Human Services, Grenada, MS 1981 to 1982

Training:

Conflict Dynamic Training • Investigative Training • Front Line Leadership Training • Leadership and Development Training • Art of Caring Leadership Training • Executive Supervisor’s Training • Incident Management Training • RDAP Training (Alcohol/Drugs/Substance Abuse) • Faith Base Initiative • CPR/First Aid Certification • Suicide Prevention Training

Affiliations:

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Chi Sigma Iota National Honor Society (Mississippi)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

NASW and Mississippi Valley State University Undergraduate Student of the Year

Social Work Club (Alumini)

Golden Key International Honor Society

Alpha Chi National Honor Society (Mississippi Delta Chapter)

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges

Past American Corrections Accreditation Association

Heroines of Jericho Deborah Court

11th Masonic District Officer

Greater Restoration Church Youth Department Fundraiser

National Association of Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Internships:

Crystal Health and Rehab

Leflore County Schools

Licenses:

State of Mississippi Bail Bond Agent

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