Earlier Relevant Experience
Guardian As Litem | Sr. Investigator, Usc | Investigator, Sc Human Affairs Commission
► Guardian Ad Litem |Court-Appointed Child Advocate (15 years) -- I advocated for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in SC. Managed multiple concurrent cases and handled case management activities: face-to-face meetings, client intake, assessments, care plan, multidisciplinary case meetings, compliance with regulations, and court appearances. I served as an officer of the court and used sound judgment with extensive responsibilities to protect children; spoke in courts to advocate for best services, attend to legal needs, and provide testimony. ► Senior Investigator | Equal Opportunity Program Manager (4 years) -- I was recruited by USC President to investigate and document internal grievances regarding Equal Employment Opportunity/civil right laws against workplace discrimination. I recommended and implemented programs to educate and decrease discrimination across multiple campuses. I met 100% of compliance requirements on all reporting; served as liaison for monitoring and compliance with all government agencies, including OCR, EEOC, SHAC, OFCCP, and other state and federal agencies.► Investigator II, Compliance Division (5 years) | Intake Investigator, Intake Division (2 years) -- I investigated and managed cases regarding employment discrimination. Trained internal staff, students, and administration on policies, procedures, and EEO laws. Worked with director to implement strategies and policies. Conducted investigations in compliance with state and federal laws and prepared reports of investigation.