Army Reserve Family Programs Volunteer at Army Reserve Family Programs (2024-06 – Present)
- Provides direct support to Soldiers and Families by telephonically sharing information on benefits, entitlements, and available military and community resources
- Maintains resource materials, distributes official updates, and ensures Families receive timely and accurate information during all phases of the deployment cycle
- Serves as a liaison between Families, the unit, and Army Reserve Family Programs staff to enhance overall readiness within the reserve units
Program Coordinator at Georgia Baptist Children Homes and Family Ministries (2023-02 – 2024-08)
- Responsible for planning, administering, and coordinating specialized camp and respite programs
- Provide initial orientation and coordinate ongoing training requirements
- Promote and emphasize the Sanctuary Model of Care to maintain a trauma-responsive culture for the 16 children and families
- Process youth intakes and recruitment according to established procedures
- Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities, licensing reviews (DHS), and accreditation standards
- Maintain emergency protocols and safety guidelines; utilize a personal safety plan for managing high-stress situations and model self-regulation
- Supervised 39 employees and two cottages where the youth were treated holistically to overcome mental and behavioral difficulties
Youth Care Staff Worker at Georgia Baptist Children homes and family ministries (2022-05 – 2023-02)
- Responsible for the daily, direct supervision, guidance, and safety of youth residents always
- Serve as a positive role model and direct caregiver, helping residents heal from trauma and achieve the goals outlined in their individual service plans (ISP)
- Monitor sleeping tenants during overnight shifts according to strict program procedures
- Guide and support youth residents in achieving the personal, behavioral, and developmental goals; teach, model, and reinforce positive daily living habits, social skills, and self-regulation techniques
Caregiver Home Healthcare at Southern Living (2020-07 – 2022-05)
- Serve as a non-medical home health care assistant with light housework and sanitizing in support of clients in end-of-life care
- Support elderly, disabled, or recovering individuals to live safely and independently in their homes; closely follow the client's individualized Plan of Care
- Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary plans and assist with feeding if necessary
Server, Restaurant Assistant Manager at La Fiesta (2018-02 – 2022-05)
- Serve as the primary point of contact for guests, directly responsible for conveying the energetic, hospitable "fiesta" culture of the restaurant
- Greet guests warmly, seat them if a host is unavailable, and immediately present complimentary chips and fresh house-made salsa
- Deliver hot, fresh plates promptly and perform regular check-backs
- Prepare precise guest checks, process cash or credit card payments, and handle register transactions with high trust and honesty
