Brandi Thompson

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Richmond, Virginia 23294

804-***-****

Objective:

To acquire a position in the human service field and providing assistance to children and their families.

Education:

Virginia Union University, Graduated May 2002 with BS degree in Biology and Minor in Chemistry.

Martinsville High School. Graduated June 1997 with Academic Studies Degree.

Employment History:

Put Family First, LLC. –Richmond, Virginia

Quality Assurance/Office Manager, April 2010-Present

Responsibilities include coordinating and completing intake assessments for new clients and families, creating and entering KEPROs to IExchange, organizing files and office supplies, maintaining and updates employee and client files, typing correspondence, reports and minutes from meetings, performing other tasks as assigned by the Director or other professional staff, remaining the first line of communication for Put Family First directors, staff and clients, and as needed to participate and assist with any other duties concerning clients, family members or Put Family First Therapists’ to ensure adequate counseling services.

Intensive In-Home Counselor, February 2010-Present

Responsibilities include collaborating with clients in coordinating a weekly therapy schedule between children and family members, implementing and utilizing resources during sessions as deemed appropriate, maintaining strength-based approach while working with clients and families to assist in the retention and development of intrinsic qualities, and providing the most effective treatment interventions for all clients and families. Providing case management to ensure the client keeps appointments and maintains good health.

NDUTIME Youth and Family Services – Richmond, Virginia

Intensive In-Home Counselor, October 2008- February2010

Responsibilities include collaborating with clients in coordinating a weekly therapy schedule between children and family members, implementing and utilizing resources during sessions as deemed appropriate, maintaining a strength based approach while working with clients and families to assist in the retention and development of intrinsic qualities, and providing the most effective treatment interventions for all clients and families.

TDT Site-Coordinator, August 2008 – February 2010

TDT Behavioral Specialist, June 2008 – August 2008

Responsibilties included providing general and direct supervision to clients in school, home and/or community setting on a flexible work schedule. Provides one to one support and advocacy for client and their family, while modeling how to establish and/or strengthen supportive relationships.

Richmond Public Schools – Richmond, Virginia

Science Teacher/Exceptional Education Teacher, August 2004 – June 2008

Responsibilities included teaching seventh and sixth grade science curriculum, delivering good classroom management, and implementing proper instruction in preparation for the SOLs. Also responsible for teaching Special Education students using direct instruction, completing VGLA books, and incorporating SOL objectives to meet Virginia Standards. Attended IEP meetings for Special Education students to help create and implement goals and objectives and BIPs (in some cases) to ensure the academic success of students.

Wella Manufacturing of Virginia – Richmond, Virginia

Quality Assurance Inspector, June 2003 to August 2004

Responsibilites are to assure incoming materials meet company’s specifications.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician, November 2002 to June 2003

Responsibilities included checking the chemistry of all products manufactured to make sure that they meet the customers’ specifications.

Alcoa Inc – Richmond, Virginia

Quality Assurance Lab Technician, June 1998 to October 2003

Responsibilities included being directly involved in aiding production in producing products that meet customer’s requirements and specifications, inspecting and testing production samples, filing, data entry, and training new lab technicians.

Fifth Baptist Church – Richmond, Virginia

Summer Day Camp Teacher, June 2002 to August 2002

Responsibilities included organizing lesson plans on a daily basis, coordinating activities with other teachers, and working with five year old children.

Volunteer Activities:

Peer Tutor at Carver Elementary-Richmond, Virginia (1999-2000)-Responsible for tutoring MR and ED students to ensure they met their academic goals while overcoming behavioral challenges.

Student Teacher at Overby-Sheppard Elementary School-Richmond, Virginia (2002)-Responsible for planning lessons and coordinating cooperative learning activities. Worked with MR classes to ensure students met the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Powerpoint

KePRO

References:

Ebony Walker-Supervisor (NDUTIME)-804-***-****

Terana Harris-Supervisor (NDUTIME)-804-***-****

Tracey Coleman- Supervisor(Put Family First, LLC.-804-***-****

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