Dedicated Domestic Violence Advocate with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Encouraged and helped at-risk youths for 7 years as Violence Prevention Specialist.
Counseled youths regarding sexual relationships, risks of substance abuse and resulting consequences and choices.
Empowered youths through community outreach program participation, advocating for education and providing one-on-one counseling.
Established and implemented variety of youth development programs as Violence Prevention Specialist for Non-Profit organization.
Provided guidance and role modeling to at-risk youths. Experienced administrator of staff, volunteers and youths providing positive, diverse and safe learning environment.
Compassionate Violence Prevention Educator recognized for planning and implementing successful community workshops to provide outreach and community education and intervention resources to meet needs of local community. Comfortable working with all types of personalities from various backgrounds.
Accomplishments
Honorary Diploma from San Bernardino School District
AssemblyWoman 47th District- Eloise Gomez Reyes Award for High School Mentoring.
Elected as Man of the Year by Assembly Member 47th District
Skills
Shelter Arrangements
Crisis Situations
Group Activities
Emergency Call Response
Teamwork and Collaboration
Domestic Violence Prevention
Life Skills Education
Victim Services
Clients Rights
Individualized Counseling
Victim Advocacy
Emotional Support
Community Resource Information
Work History
04/2016 to Current
President /FounderBehavior Health Network – Greenfield, MA,
Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Facilitate trauma informed services to youth and community to break the cycle of violence, facilitate violence prevention in Norco prison to over 2000 inmates,facilitated for domestic violence groups, build collaborative partners for the purpose of community, mentor youth for policy changing in Sacramento, Developing Programs.
Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
Developed, maintained and operated company's web presence, developing original text and image content for company website and designing HTML and email promotions.
08/2018 to 03/2019
Re-Entry AdvocateINLAND EMPIRE REBOUND – City, STATE,
San Bernardino —Re Entry, Mentored men in program who were formerly incarcerated and on Parole, facilitated life skills such as job searching, established email accounts, taught them computer skills to be independent in their research for jobs and resources
Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Supported individuals with legal, physical or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
Onboarded and monitored program participants and guided each through entry-level stages.
Conducted pre-screening activities to help determine eligibility for Court Ordered Support groups.
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Domestic Violence AdvocateOption House Inc – City, STATE,
Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
Attended over 40 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
04/2016 to Current
Mentor, At-Risk YouthUniteee Violence And Incarceration Prevention – City, STATE,
Analyzed issues with careful approach in order to form definitive opinions.
Met with group of individuals to oversee activities.
Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions.
Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
Performed in advocacy capacity for troubled youth to provide access to resources.
Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
Education
Expected in to to
High School Diploma: Washington High School - Los Angeles, CA, GPA:
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