Taletika

EDUCATION:
California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts: School of Natural & Social Sciences
Major in Psychology
Graduated: December 2005

Cleary University (online), Ann Arbor, MI
Master’s in Business Administration: Non-Profit Management (in progress)
Estimated graduation date: December 2012

EXPERIENCE:
Travelers Aid Society of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 07/07-09/08
Case Manager
* Provide emergency services to meet basic needs for youth, adults, and families
* Crisis Management to assist with resolving immediate situation.
* Assist with transportation assistance for returning home, relocating, and attending local appointments.
* Counseling and education to provide guidance, support, reassurance, knowledge, and skills.
* Use information, resources, and referrals to other appropriate Agencies and services throughout the community.

St. Anne's Maternity Home, Los Angeles, CA 11/05-5/07
Residential Counselor
* Oversee ~25 females between the ages of 13-18 that are pregnant or already parenting up to two children
* Support residents that are struggling with personal problems
* Ensure residents and their children receive medical attention when necessary (residents giving labor, children/residents are sick and other)
* Assist residents with care of their children when they are unable to fulfill their responsibilities

California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 06/05-09/05
Residential Assistant
* Responsible for planning educational and social programs for 68 students
* Accountable for daily operation of resident apartments and supervision of University policy compliance

Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Los Angeles, CA 07/02-06/03
Team Leader
* Recruit and provide employment opportunities for students between the ages of 13-18
* Pursue activities and lead projects/events in specific school districts
* Responsible for creating a learning environment for students that struggle in class (English, Math & others)
* Communicate progress of students with teachers to ensure successful transition

COMPUTER SKILLS:
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Raiser's Edge

AWARDS/ACTIVITIES:
* Certified in Life Space Crisis Intervention
* Supervision in Trauma and Homeless Youth/Young adults
* Basketball, Reading, Writing and Poetry