Case Manager Federal Government
Resume:
Merari Alize Garza
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Merari Alize Garza
Education
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL.
Masters of Science, Forensic Science, May 2022
University of Houston - Downtown, Houston, TX.
Bachelor of Science, Psychology. May 2016
Dean’s List
San Jacinto College North, Houston, TX.
Basics – Fall 2011 to Spring 2013.
Employment
Southwest Key Programs – Case Manager, Channelview, TX. 6/2024-3/2025
Conduct initial interviews on client to gather information of possible family reunification and or possible sponsorship.
Conduct interview with family members and or sponsor to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify information received from minor within 24 to 48 hours upon admission to the shelter.
Work with local and federal government in order to obtain proper paperwork and procedures that
need to be obtained for the reunification in a timely manner.
Houston Forensic Science Center – NIBIN Technician, Houston, TX. 10/2023 – 3/2024
Examination and test firing of firearms
Microscopic screening of fired cartridge cases for NIBIN entry
Entry into the organizations NIBIN database
Issuing reports pertaining to work performed
Maintain chain of custody within the Laboratory Management Information System.
Ability to pass future Texas NIBIN Technician licensure testing and eligibility requirements.
Southwest Key Programs – Case Manager, Channelview, TX. 1/2019–10/2023
Conduct initial interviews on client to gather information of possible family reunification and or possible sponsorship.
Conduct interview with family members and or sponsor to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify information received from minor within 24 to 48 hours upon admission to the shelter.
Work with local and federal government in order to obtain proper paperwork and procedures that
need to be obtained for the reunification in a timely manner.
Southwest Key Programs – Case Manager, Conroe, TX. 8/2018-1/2019
Conduct initial interviews on client to gather information of possible family reunification and or possible sponsorship.
Conduct interview with family members and or sponsor to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify information received from minor within 24 to 48 hours upon admission to the shelter.
Work with local and federal government in order to obtain proper paperwork and procedures that
need to be obtained for the reunification in a timely manner.
Registered Behavior Therapist- ABA Therapy for Life, Houston, TX. 4/2017 to 9/2018
Conduct discrete trial training and natural environmental training with clients.
Work with clients from 3-12 years of age.
Follow behavior intervention programs implemented by BCBAs.
Registered Behavior Therapist- Tangible Difference Learning Center, Houston, TX. 9/2016 to 4/2017
Conduct discrete trial training and natural environmental training with clients.
Work with clients from 3-12 years of age.
Follow behavior intervention programs implemented by programmers.
Familiar with Catalyst program for dementing client program and trials.
Assistant Store Manager- South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX. 5/2015 to 9/2016
Supervised work of sellers on sales floor.
Managed inventory for all merchandise and books in stores and online.
Organized and made sure all student course material stays current.
Generate data pertaining to store and online on goings.
Internship
The Center for the Healing of Racism, Houston, TX 08/2015 to 12/2015
Researched diverse ethic material for presentations conducted at schools and center.
Presented at various workshops and schools.
Helped organize material and archives for the center.
Helped and encouraged participant to open and share personal stories and experiences within a group setting.
Heard different stories and experiences form high school girls and interacted with them with advice
concerning the presented topic.
Achievements
•Forensic Science License received 3/2024 – 3/2026
•Case Management Mentor since 3/2021
•Graduated from the Barnes and Noble College Bookseller Program
Skills
•Able to work within programs like Microsoft Office, such as Work, Excel, and Power Point.
•Fluent in Spanish as well as English. Able to read, write, and communicate confidently in both
languages.
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