Experience

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Field Technician

  • Oct 2019 - Present


Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Navigator

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

   Social Solutions Apricot Database Administrator  Administer Apricot training for program managers and staff via on-site presentations to facilitate successful program launch  Cultivate relationships with clients to develop individual employment plans fostering self-sufficiency by addressing barriers to employment, education, and community resources  Extract and format data to simplify for analysis and to identify areas of growth opportunities  Develop instructional classes for clients on resume writing, interviewing and dress attire  Refer participants to outside agencies and other vocational training programs  Compile employment placement data to create monthly, quarterly and annual reports  Develop and actively implement individualized employment plans  Assists in resume preparation and interviewing skills  Conducts job search and provides access to job listings to all participants  Assists in completion and submission of employment applications written and online Show less



CLIMB Community Development Corporation (CDC)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workforce Counselor

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2018

  - Developed monthly, quarterly and annual reports continual surpassing of the 75% Department of Labor requirement - Challenged and assisted program youth to excel, leading to five years of successfully graduating 50 or more participants - Managed multiple databases management systems of over 300 participants - Implemented controls ensuring accuracy of spending of over $100,000 in grant funding through the Department of Labor - Assisted in organizing Ports of Call events that brought in tens of thousands of dollars in contributions to provide services to opportunity youth - Administered and proctored test for classes of 20 to 25 applicants - Compiled data to create reports tracking program and participant outcomes Show less



Lutheran Services of Mississippi

• Case Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2011

  Aided residents in overcoming changes and challenges of homelessness, unemployment, abuse, recovery, and family concerns to attain sustainability  Documented and maintained accurate information on 45 client files  Served as a resource for residents; provided information and aided them in obtaining specific support services  Assessed resident’s needs, situations, strengths and support networks to determine their goals  Developed mutually-agreed upon plans to improve client well-being  Document and maintain accurate information in client files, including progress notes on all home visits and contact, on a regular basis Show less



FEMA

• France
• Internet

• Housing Advisor

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2008

  Managed multiple housing parks of more than 100 residents  Maintained data records electronically in National Incident Management System  Assisted over 20 to 40 applicants with preparing and submitting documents required for intake daily  Individually managed multiple housing parks according to regulations  Monitored home building progress and conducted housing inspections  Re-certified clients for temporary housing based on compliance with individual housing plan Managed multiple housing parks of more than 100 residents  Maintained data records electronically in National Incident Management System  Assisted over 20 to 40 applicants with preparing and submitting documents required for intake daily  Individually managed multiple housing parks according to regulations  Monitored home building progress and conducted housing inspections  Re-certified clients for temporary housing based on compliance with individual housing plan



United States Army Reserve

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Oct 1998 - Sep 2006

  Planned and executed logistical convoys of supplies and personnel for 5 military installations  Built flight manifest and coordinated personnel transportation in and out of theater for more than 10,000 personnel  Scheduled individuals for technical job-related skills training to improve individual work performance Planned and executed logistical convoys of supplies and personnel for 5 military installations  Built flight manifest and coordinated personnel transportation in and out of theater for more than 10,000 personnel  Scheduled individuals for technical job-related skills training to improve individual work performance