* Cultivate relationships with clients by providing key information and extending critical referral sources that increases positive visibility for the agency* Write detailed and concise reports based on family histories, background investigations, income, health information, references, parenting techniques, daily life, education and employment

* Interview subjects/witnesses, follow leads, and research records* Prepare written communications in clear, concise, and logical manners* Prepare evidence for court trials * Perform surveillance and document findings regarding unlawful acts* Proven use of unconventional resources to locate persons and compiling data* Assess the strengths and weaknesses of possible investigative approaches

I worked as a volunteer through numerous non-profit organization including the Pregnancy Resource Center, campaign volunteer, Hope Center, online organizations, and numerous programs through my churches in GA and OK such as Lifetroops. My duties included:* Mentor, teach, and guide young, underprivileged pregnant women lacking familial support* Extend basic life necessities such as food, clothing, shelter, and utility payment assistance to low income families* Assisted in community event planning * Organized services and packages to send to our military troops deployed oversees through Lifetroops* Assisted with administrative duties at Lifechurch.tv

Performed the same duties and responsibilities as the regular classroom teacher and guidance counselor on a long term, temporary, and emergency basis. Maintained and respected confidentiality of student and school personnel information. Fostered a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies. Ensured adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students. Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Reported student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority. Implemented lesson plans while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner which motivated students to learn and participate. Complied with and supported school and division regulations and policies. Modeled non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Performed other related duties as assigned by building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

Coordinated enriching learning experiences through summer academic sessions for promising but at-risk area students. Created a caring environment, complete with credible role models that let young people know that they were vitally important to their communities. Structured program to help young people deal constructively with personal challenges, which ran the gamut from low income and lack of adequate housing to poor academic performance and inadequate nutrition. Fulfilled a twofold purpose: First, empowered young people to improve themselves and their prospects in life; second, gave young people the confidence necessary to eventually revitalize their communities. Established program philosophy policies and code of ethics to maintain quality standards for student recruitment and retention in extra-curricular summer reading program. Interviewed, screened, hired and supervised staff of 12 providing tutoring services to engage students in reading success. Performed job analysis, workforce planning, and advised management in identifying, attracting, and retaining a high-quality and diverse workforce capable of accomplishing the organizational mission. Conferred with parents regarding student status in socialization, progress, and behavior. Supervised and performed inspection, investigative, analytical, and advisory work to assure understanding of and compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and other mandatory guidelines. Determined scope of program offerings and posted schedules to estimate staffing and facility requirements. Coordinated enrichment activities to enhance learning experiences and to provide marketable programming.

* Supervise, hire, and train counselors or therapists* Maintain client-related paperwork including federal and state-mandated forms and progress notes* Counsel clients/patients individually or in group sessions concerning dependencies, and adjusting to life* Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problemsSignificant Contribution:Directed the restructuring of a program entitled, “Progressive Young Women” for teenagers on probation and in the criminal justice system; developed 12-week, hands-on experimental learning classes held twice weekly.

Provided psychological services in cases requiring the flexible use of a wide range of highly skilled casework, group work, and community organization techniques in the psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with acute, chronic, sub-acute, skilled nursing care patients and rehabilitation unit patients. Performed in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs, assessment and treatment of patients and/or families with acute or severe emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Followed patients from admission to discharge, including post-discharge. Counseled patients and families on hospital stay, medical, psychosocial and end-of-life issues. Served as liaison between families and the health care system and staff. Worked with multi-disciplinary health care team to evaluate, plan and provide pre and post discharge health care and social service needs.

Assisted in strengthening the process of transition for offenders incarcerated or leaving the institutional setting and moving into the community, providing ongoing staff development in order to increase job performance and professional opportunities, and fostering the best possible relations with the community. Provided support to inmates, staff and their families in an attempt to return inmates from incarceration to the community as productive, law-abiding citizens, thus decreasing victimization, reducing the potential for future criminality, and reducing recidivism.

I worked in the Bossier parish school system while attending Louisiana Tech University full time obtaining my graduate degree.

Worked in conjunction with Department of Justice and other federal and law enforcement agencies to select a relevant topic to the program’s mission of drug demand reduction. Coordinated with off-site producer, CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America) and other agencies to determine broadcast program content. Obtained guest speakers and program agenda for live broadcast. Liaised with contacts nationwide to assure targeted audiences were aware and prepared for broadcast. Coordinated panel of experts to respond to phoned-in questions. Reproduced programs for re-broadcast, integrating civilian, military, and governmental agencies into one synchronized national drug demand reduction team. Coordinated Drug Demand Reduction Coordinators within 54 states and territories to brief audiences in excess of 1,000,000 on keeping America’s youth off drugs and other information useful to law enforcement and community based anti-drug organizations. Briefed high level officials from Department of Justice, Health and Human Services, and general officers from the Guard Bureau on current broadcast activities. Successfully built and coordinated alliances and networks nationally and interacted with high-level civilian and government officials and federal agencies to accomplish the Office of National Drug Control’s policy goal of nationwide drug demand reduction. Worked closely with counterparts on project-related activities. Disseminated information to region, promoting counter-drug education, increasing participation, promoting professional development, and acting as liaison to the sectional or committee team. Coordinated workshops or joint sessions between groups at an annual or regional stateside or regional world conference. Worked on special liaison projects as they occurred and assisted when necessary on special regional projects. Directed funding assets to federal agencies working in conjunction with national non-profit organizations.

Supervised and performed clerical and technical work in support of program management and analysis in evaluating and improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the organizational program. Applied practical knowledge of the purposes, methods, and techniques of management analysis and/or program analysis and the structures, functions, processes, objectives, products, services, resource requirements, and similar features of National Guard Bureau programs. Collected data, detected and evaluated trends or problems, and/or identified solutions. Worked independently to control and maintain installed administrative or information management systems, such as forms, records, mail, directives, or publications management systems. Utilized word processing, spreadsheet, data base, project management, graphic design, and management information systems to enter, search for, edit, and extract data and information; create statistical diagrams, organizational and workflow charts, and other graphics; monitor program status and funding use. Coordinated all aspects of numerous national conferences, including registration, funding allocation, and all venue coordination.

Prepared and maintained personnel records, and personnel action requests. Prepared and processed documentation for administration of quality control programs. Reviewed personnel records, and interviewed individuals to ensure accuracy of information. Compared basic records with source documents, transaction registers, and management products. Inspected records, master personnel, and command and field personnel records. Reviewed and processed evaluation reports. Oversaw personnel activities and functions. Inspected personnel activities for compliance with policies and directives. Reported discrepancies and recommended corrective action. Monitored personnel actions for timeliness, propriety, and accuracy. Ensured proper counseling of individuals on personnel programs, procedures, and benefits. Organized and compiled management data and submitted reports. Summers 1989-1992:Performed duties pertaining to disbursement, travel, military pay, foreign national pay, internal control and civilian pay. Performed accounting, accounts payable, budget and internal control operations. Researched and analyzed complex personnel advances, travel vouchers, and minor payroll problems, determining action required for resolution and prepared the required written documentation for submission

* Supervised 30-person caseload as a probation officer for juveniles and adults. * Assisted in court appearances, background investigations, pre-sentence reports and interviews