Dwana B. Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

Shaw Afb, Sc

• Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs through departmental staff.• Provided wide range of information to prospective job seekers.• Equipped transitioning veterans with job search skills to increase success chances. • Assisted transitioning service- members in building successful job search strategies. • Counseled service- members one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.• Developed career and education plans based on individual needs. • Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searches, application completion and resume building.• Coordinated meetings to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues. • Helped determine vocations and build application documents. • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.• Provided TSMs (Active, Reserve, National Guard), family members, and Veterans a comprehensive understanding of preparing for civilian employment, job searching, job application processes, networking, technical training opportunities, credentialing• Provided assistance in preparing for civilian employment and participation in technical programs and schools. • Guided military TSM/Ss in developing their individual goals to ensure successful civilian careers. • Demonstrated ability to provide formal DOL Employment Workshops and Career Technical Training to groups with up to 50 participants and individual career counseling.• Comfortably instructed and spoke in front of a group, observed others• Possess the ability to engage an audience, and respond to inquiries independently.• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently. • Possess understanding of private and public sector employment processes.• Knowledgeable of the workplace, jobs, and requirement for entry into those jobs.

Ft. Gordon, Ga

I am a highly experienced leader, assisting other servicemembers to make life- changing career choices in not only their military profession, but in their civilian profession as well. I have served over 800 servicemembers and have enjoyed every minute of it! I also assist in credit and financial education as well as credit repair and credit building.

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Conducting market research.Making vacant properties more appealing and rent-worthy to prospective tenants.Advertising vacancies to attract as many prospects as possible.Conducting thorough checks before approving application.Negotiations Setting terms that protect property and the client's interests.Solving any complaints or meeting needs that clients may have Motivational interviewing

Ft Jackson South Carolina

Helping servicemembers find and embark on opportunities to find/ improve on meaningful skills with supportive businesses of their choosing

Ft. Gordon, Ga

•Serve as the Garrison TAP point of contact for Army Career Skills Programs, performing a variety of administrative, logistical, and program planning duties in direct support of the program for the DGR and in coordination with the Region CSP Coordinator.•Maintain liaisons in coordination with the installation POCs and Region CSP Coordinator.•Identify opportunities for transitioning Soldiers leading to a highly-skilled, high- demand job or career in the civilian sector and present options to the government for connection with industry.•Coordinate with employers, professional associations, unions, industry leaders, and education providers as directed by the DGR to encourage training that will produce high-value jobs or careers for transitioning military•Execute the garrison day-to-day operations of the CSP classes/cohorts ensuring tracking of applicants, setting up interviews for industry partners, scheduling information/marketing sessions in coordination with government personnel, tracking participants, communicating completion•Research and monitor CSP training opportunities in the community in coordination with DGR.•Keep installation key government personnel, public officials, employers and stakeholders abreast of policies, procedures, trends, and problems.•Prepare and/or conduct briefings, orientations, and special presentations to include flyers, marketing materials, news articles, and social media with the approval of the DGR to promote the CSPs.•Prepare reports, maintain historical records and statistical materials to include writing CSP vetting packets and documentation, information papers, executive summaries •Assist DGR as needed in conducting CSP operations, conducting interest inventories and identifying subsequent opportunities to provide skills training and employment to transitioning military in coordination with the Regional CSP Coordinator.•Provide weekly updates to the CSP Authoritative Database

Decatur, Georgia

Monitor transition services in facilities of assignment. Review the youth’s progress in the service plan goals and collects other pertinent information for decision making regarding the youth’s release from secure confinement. Manage an assigned caseload of youth in assigned long term YDC and/or youth screened for YDC held at RYDC and are 120 days from release in accordance with policy Initiate the Domains of Aftercare (DOA) module within three days of youth’s initial YCRT meeting and will update the DOA as needs changeReview and update the Reentry checklist within three days of each YCRT meeting (ensuring that all Team members complete their tasks to transition youth)Ensure that the YCRT members are being proactive in putting forth eligible youth for early release consideration and step-down eligibilityProviding oversight and support to youth obtaining a state id if neededReviewing service plans and preparing for the transition with appropriate staffCoordinating with Residential Placement Specialists on available resources for youth being released to residential placementFacilitating all Youth Centered Reentry Team MeetingsProvide training associated with Reentry and Transitional Services for DJJ Staff and YCRT members.Monitoring progress of Youth Reentry Checklist and service planning goals.Responsible for performing monthly Quality Assurance reviews for all youth releasing from the assigned facility and submitting formal reports.Facilitate connectivity to community resources to support a seamless transition.Ensure there is a focus on families for youth being released insuring that family supports are available upon release from custody.Utilize a statewide database to connect youth to services when there is a need.Ensure that transition activities support the dimensions of overarching case management including Assessment and Classification, Individual Case Planning, Surveillance/Service Mix, Incentives/Consequences, and Brokerage/Linkages.

Augusta, Georgia Area

Case management, appropriate allocation of services, recommendation of resources, unit manager, crisis management, and compliance with policies. Provide counseling to population as a function of the treatment plan. Maintain appropriate control, safety, security, and supervision of juveniles assigned to unit or facility. Observe and report activities of juveniles; maintains log of all activities. Make regular sanitation checks of living units and reports results to appropriate personnel; requisitions needed supplies. Serve as a member of the treatment team to develop a rehabilitative program for juveniles; implements appropriate aspects of the plan as assigned. Ensure that juveniles receive prescribed treatment including medical and behavioral prescriptions. Counsels juveniles on day-to-day reality oriented problems. Completes and submits required reports. Mentor and coach new employees

◦To answer 9-1-1 phone lines and administrative lines promptly and courteously◦To obtain the necessary information to dispatch the proper response quickly◦To understand what the caller needs and ensure that response is given◦To obtain all information possible, once the response is on the way, to ensure the deputies, firefighters, and medical service personnel are safe in their response◦To dispatch the proper response quickly and efficiently so as to reduce the chance of property loss, injury or further injury to persons involved

Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy, Military Families

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Activities and Societies: swimming, tennis, cosmetology