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Alexis C
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Professional Summary

Passionate Individual, interested in providing human, and social service to those in need. Positively impacting families and children by helping participants with providing expert support. Familiar with upscale technology and always looking for ways to improve self and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented with conscientious approach.

Skills
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Social Services
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Detail-oriented
  • Compassion
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Computer skills
  • Teamwork
  • Cultural awareness
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Collaboration
  • Computer proficiency
  • MS Office
  • Clerical
  • Supervision
Education
Fontbonne UniversityCity05/2014Bachelor of Science:Psychology
Work History
Company Name - Detention Officer
City, State02/2020 - Current
  • Took custody of juveniles from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Transported juveniles throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of juveniles.
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of juveniles and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
  • Taught juvenile offenders basic life skills such as anger management and communication skills.
  • Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
  • Scheduled appointments for further services.
  • Established positive relationships with aid recipients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them.
  • Supervised 10 juveniles daily, including during mealtime and recreational time.
Company Name - Psychiatric Technician
City, State07/2018 - 01/2019
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Supervised 14 child/adolescent daily, including during mealtime and recreational time.
Company Name - Youth Counselor
City, State04/2016 - 07/2017
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist youth in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
  • Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Supervised 11 residents daily, including during mealtime and recreational time.
Company Name - Sales Associate Team Leader
City, State02/2015 - 04/2016
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Achieved perfect attendance record for 3 months consecutively.
Reading, Spending time with family and fur babies.

In my downtown, I enjoy reading fictional books. I am a huge fan of James Patterson. I like his books that are based from a detective point of view. I love spending time outdoors, especially with my family and fur babies. I have two beautiful, full blooded female German Shepherds. I like going on nice walks, to see the nice scenario, mother nature created.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Fontbonne University

Job Titles Held:

  • Detention Officer
  • Psychiatric Technician
  • Youth Counselor
  • Sales Associate Team Leader

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Psychology

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