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Recent Master of Criminal Justice graduate with dynamic academic background and solid professional experience in client-focused industries, eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization.

 

Offering broad range experience in criminal justice and juvenile services, as well as finance, social services and mental health, with consistent results in achieving organizational objectives. Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities. Highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments. Demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult customer situations with tact and ease. Effectively establish and manage key relationships with decision makers and strategic partners.

Project Management Juvenile Services Mental Health Team Leadership

Financial Analysis Computer Proficiencies Conflict Resolution Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention

Social Services Diversity Resource Allocation/Administration Crisis Intervention

 

  Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Valuable Leadership and Dedication, 2009

  Certificate of Recognition of Outstanding Performance: Careers in Criminal Justice; 2007

  Excellence Award for Academic and Overall Distinction; 1997

  Dean s List; 1993 and 1997

  Scholar Athlete Award & Coaches Award, 1997

 

MSW Intern - Institute for the Advancement of Political Social Work Practice, University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT

  Exhibited advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills in serving as primary liaison to the CT Parent Plus-CT United Way, and the League of Women Voters.

  Innovatively developed continuing education programs; designed and tested models to assist clients in becoming more politically active and powerful.

 

MSW Intern - Connecticut Housing Coalition, Wethersfield , CT

  Strategically planned and coordinated public housing residents throughout the state of Connecticut into integrated, powerful associations.

  Expanded community relations and outreach by publishing bi-monthly newsletters, organizing bi-monthly network meetings, and arranging training workshops aimed at building resident power.

 

Northern Star Credit Union, Portsmouth, VA                                                                                2003-2008

Financial Service Representative (2006-2008)

  Contributed strong communication skills toward ensuring delivery of quality service as liaison between members and credit union.

  Applied industry expertise toward responding to client inquiries, opening new accounts, loan processing, and providing a variety of financial services, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and prioritizing abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

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Career Background continued

 

 

Northern Star Credit Union, Portsmouth, VA                                                                                2003-2008

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Loan Officer (2003-2008)

  Relied upon to interview applicants for loans and credit cards and process various types of loan applications, with strong focus on accuracy and timely completion.

  Conducted comprehensive review and analysis of credit histories and processed loans for approval or denial, ensuring critical compliance with credit union loan policies, guidelines and good credit judgment.

 

Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, VA                                                                                          2001-2002

Substitute Teacher

  Established a collaborative environment to assist special needs students, promoting the development of their social, emotional and cognitive skills.

 

Children Study Home, Fresh Start Program, Springfield, MA                                                       2000-2001

Supervisor

  Contributed dynamic leadership skills in managing all aspects of program, specializing in adolescent behavior and behavior management.

  Optimized program productivity, efficiency and quality of services to support adolescents in leading a well-balanced lifestyle.

 

Mental Health Association, Forest Park Avenue Program, Springfield, MA                                   1997-2001

Residential Assistant

  Demonstrated exceptional event planning talents in organizing and executing large-scale programs for residential students

  Played a key role in evaluating, developing and implementing Program Specific Treatment Plans/ Service Agreements, crisis plans, and behavioral plans.

Master of Criminal Justice - Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA, 2009

 

Master of Social Work, Major in Community Organization, Minor in Policy and Planning, Substantive Area: Forensic Social Work: Socio-Legal Practice - University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT, 2001

 

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Westfield State College, Westfield, MA, 1997

35th Annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice Conference & Training Institute, July 19 -, 23 2008

 

The 4th Caribbean and International Social Work Educator s Conference, June 2-5, 1999.  University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.

 

The Eighteenth Annual Connecticut Lobbying Conference, October 21, 1999. Gray Conference Center, University of Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

3RD Annual Campaign School, May 5-7, 1999. University of Connecticut School of Social Work, West Hartford, Connecticut

Golden Key International Honor Society

President, National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NSU Chapter)

Graduate Student Association Member