M A R I E H . C H I S O M

619-***-****

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Spring Valley, CA 91977

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hello, my name is Marie Chisom. My objective is to obtain a position in which I can utilize my skills and experience to benefit my employer as well as myself. My career has recently been focused on supporting unique needs of each child with careful oversight of home environments. I skillfully help parents improve child- rearing and decision-making abilities through counseling and ongoing support. I am fully credentialed in state of California as Foster Parent, knowledgeable of applicable legal and procedural requirements.

I am applying for a position with your company based on the qualifications in your add. I feel that I would be a good fit for this position based on my past and present experience. I am a well-organized person and pay close attention to details. I am fully capable of taking pride in my performance and appearance, while always maintaining a professional attitude. I am asking that you consider my qualifications, and experience as an addition to your company.

SKILLS

Client documentation Service planning

Prepare reports Group and individual counseling

Organization Training

Customer relations Emergency intervention

Assess students Collaboration

Task prioritization Coordination

Teamwork

EXPERIENCE

Foster Care Provider, San Diego County, Sep 1993 - Jan 2021, San Diego, Ca As a foster parent I was their for the physical, emotional and social needs of children in a

"substitute" family setting - until the biological family can be reunited or a permanent placement plan can be implemented.

My responsibilities to the Child were as follows;

Provide a safe and comfortable home for the child to live in with a separate bed and place for his/her belongings.

Provide for the child's basic physical and emotional needs as if the child were a biological child.

Provide for school attendance, monitor progress, note special needs and accomplishments.

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Provide appropriate clothing. Attend to medical and dental needs, including regular checkups as well as attending to special needs.

Help the child through the grieving and adjustment process that accompanies removal from his/her own home and placement.

Help the child maintain a realistic relationship with his/her family through cooperation with visitation plans and active consideration to his/her feelings. Assist the child in preparing to return home or being moved to an adoptive home. Provide recreational and enrichment activities that will promote the healthy development of the child.

Maintain a record for the child of his/her time in foster care, development milestones, photographs, report cards, etc.

My responsibilities to the Biological Parents were as follows; Cooperate with the visitation plan; if visitation is in your home, assist in making parents feel comfortable and allowing time with the child. Help the child maintain an emotional bond and involvement with his/her biological parents and extended family members.

When requested by the worker, model and discuss appropriate parenting behavior with the parent.

Provide necessary and appropriate information about the child's growth and development, likes, dislikes, etc., to the parent. Help prepare the family for the child's return to the parental home. Aid in facilitating parental involvement in important aspects of the child's life, such as medical appointments, school conferences, social activities, school activities and sporting events.

Youth Counselor, Fred Finch Youth Center, Oct 2010 - Sep 2019, San Diego, Ca As a Youth Counselor I was responsible for day to day care and counseling of at risk teens with special needs in a residential treatment program. I provided a high quality care and ensured the safety of residents, staff, and site in accordance with policy. I assisted in implementing treatment, behavior plans for each resident in collaboration with the experienced multidisciplinary team.

I also dispended medication when needed, assisted residents tend to their health and wellness, while on occasion I assisted residents in maintaining their outside appointments or activities. The participants I assisted had complex needs which required me to foster relationships with them and their families in a supportive environment, that utilized a strength based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach. SECURITY GUARD, SOUTH BAY SECURITY, CVS Pharmacy Retail Store, Jan 2018 - Jan 2019, San Diego, Ca

Reduced the risk of shoplifters.

Ground surveillance at store.

Escorted CVS employees to their vehicles.

Security Guard, Basement Night Club, Feb 2015 - Oct 2017, Oceanside, Ca Responsible for the safety and security of customers at the venue. Patrolled the nightclub to preserve order among patrons. Had authority to tactfully evict patrons from the premises if they are behaving in a Jan 2021

disorderly way.

Lead Supervisor / Rover, Unified Protective Services Inc., Jan 2014 - Oct 2016, San Diego, Ca

Responsible for providing security services at assigned locations. Traveled between 20 different stores and locations between South San Diego to North San Diego.

Reviewed applicants, interviewed and completed the hiring process for new hires. Submitted timecards for employees under my supervision. When guards called off, I was the replacement for their posts. Responsible for the safety of the customers and employees at each location. Security Guard / SOC Operator, Kaiser Permanente, Mar 2005 - Jun 2009, San Diego, Ca Performed routine vehicle and foot patrols of medical service area. Write concise, factual reports of security incidents. Supervised security over incoming inmate patients and mental health patients. Maintaining a standard of tight security over patients of dangerous capabilities to both themselves and others.

Loss Prevention Agent, Rite Aid Retail Store, Jan 2002 - Apr 2006, Lemon Grove, Ca Reduce risk for potential shoplifters.

Ground surveillance of a large store.

Investigate numerous shoplifters, which resulted in convictions. Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Manpower, Sep 1999 - Nov 2003, San Diego, Ca Manpower.

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items to shipment.

Shipping clerk, general helper.

Inserted items into containers, using spacers, fillers and protective padding. Stamps, stencils or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.

Posts weights and shipping charges and affixes postage. Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. Housekeeper, sodexh0/marriott.

Cleaned and maintained hospital facilities.

Housekeeping Supervisor, Marriott, Jan 1996 - Nov 2003, San Diego, Ca Maintained cleanliness for nursing facilities.

EDUCATION

Guard Card Registration #G1297189, Security Credential's yearly BSIS Bureau of Security & Investigate Services - California Completion total of 32 hours of continuing education after I was awarded my guard. Within the first 6 months follow up training and review. Annual Refresher Courses each year after plus 8 hours of training in the form of “refresher” courses. High School Diploma, Life Skills Nov 1983

Morse High School - San Diego, Ca

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