LORENA GARCIA
RISK ASSESSMENT OFFICER
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PROFILE
A skilled Risk Assessment Officer with 5+ years of experience conducting risk assessments to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proven ability to analyze data and evaluate risks to provide recommendations for risk management strategies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Risk Assessment Officer, State Of Texas, Edinburg May 2020 — Present Conduct risk assessments of probationers to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Analyze collateral documents including criminal backgrounds, police reports and urine analysis results to evaluate risks. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to identify and assess risks. Provide reports outlining risk assessment findings and recommendations for supervision plan. Probation Officer, State Of Texas, Edinburg March 2018 — May 2020 Supervised and monitored probationers to ensure compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions. Developed and implemented individualized supervision plans focusing on rehabilitation to reduce recidivism. Collaborated with community resources to facilitate probationers access to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Prepared and filed modifications, orders, and other legal documents. Appeared at court hearings at the requests of the Judges.
Sociology Dept. Assistant, The University of Tx Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg July 2016 — March 2018 Managed administrative duties for the department by organizing files, scheduling appointments, and answering phones. Coordinated meetings, conferences and travel for the faculty. Created and maintained departmental spreadsheets for budgets, office supplies and tracking class schedules. Paralegal, Cowen & Garza, LLC, McAllen July 2014 — July 2016 Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and discovery responses. Managed a high volume of legal documents, including drafting and reviewing pleadings and discovery responses. Communicated with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to gather information and coordinate trials. Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining case files, organizing calendars, and scheduling appointments. EDUCATION
Bachelor's Criminal Justice
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg TECHNICAL SKILLS
Risk Assessments Mental Health Substance Abuse Caseload Management Interviewing Skills Discovery Responses Typing Self-motivated ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Spanish - Native/Fluent, English - Native/Fluent