Angela Thomas
Los Angeles
Summary
AWANA MINISTRY COUNSELOR Provide faith based curriculum for female inmates currently at Lynwood County Jail in Lynwood, CA. Inmates are mothers who are counseled and instructed on how to maintain and/or continue a fulfilling relationship with their children from behind bars. Inmates are required to participate in positive classroom discussions. Intimate and one-on-one sessions may become necessary; they are provided a platform whenever possible.
Currently courses are in 8 week intervals where inmates are counseled on
with management experience and exceptional people skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Taylor and Associates
Rancho Palos Verdes
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for team members and executives.
- Opened, read and replied to e-mails, letters and correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Ensured that all relevant paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for approval.
- Screened phone calls for executives to instantly identify priority clients and filter out spam calls.
- Developed effective filing systems for easy retrieval of information when needed.
Youth Support Specialist
Orangewood Foundation
Cypress
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored and documented youth behavior and progress regularly.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies during challenging situations.
- Engaged youths in recreational activities to promote social skills.
- Attended trainings relevant to working with at-risk populations such as mental health first aid training.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors and staff members to discuss program related issues.
- Provided support, guidance and mentoring to youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
Administrative Assistant
WHF/United Health Plan
Los Angeles
12.1981 - 01.1991
- Supported team members by organizing documents and files systematically.
- Developed schedules for staff training sessions and workshops efficiently.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Education
Certificate - Drug And Alcohol Counseling
CAARR Institute
Los Angeles, CA08-2011
Professional Studies - Cybersecurity
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CAIT Network Security
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CASkills
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring techniques
- Support services
- File organization
- Document preparation
Timeline
Youth Support Specialist
Orangewood Foundation
09.2017 - 09.2019
Executive Assistant
Taylor and Associates
03.2017 - 02.2020
Administrative Assistant
WHF/United Health Plan
12.1981 - 01.1991
Certificate - Drug And Alcohol Counseling
CAARR Institute
Professional Studies - Cybersecurity
California State University, Long Beach
IT Network Security
Los Angeles Harbor College
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