Christina Alexander
Victorville,CA
Summary
Steadfast reentry coordinator/youth advocate employs empathy and patience to connect with individuals on emotional level and provide support during difficult times.
Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ride Home Program Reentry Coach
Anti Recidivism Coalition
09.2023 - Current
- Enhancing Safety and Stability: Without reliable transportation, individuals may face safety risks, such as walking through unsafe neighborhoods or hitchhiking. By providing transportation, parolees are less likely to be exposed to potentially dangerous situations, promoting their overall safety and stability during reentry process
- Reducing Stress and Anxiety: Transitioning from incarceration to freedom can be overwhelming and stressful. Providing transportation support can alleviate some anxiety associated with navigating public transportation systems, finding transportation options, or worrying about how to get to important appointments or obligations
- Immediate Support: Offering transportation upon release ensures that individuals have a means of getting to their intended destination, whether it's returning home, a halfway house, a job interview, or a treatment program. This immediate support helps prevent situations where individuals might be stranded or tempted to engage in risky behaviors due to lack of transportation
Self-Determination Coordinator
Young Women's Freedom Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Played vital role in facilitating positive change within communities by leveraging personal experiences and credibility to engage with youth at risk of involvement in addiction, mental health, violence, crime, and/or other high-risk behaviors.
- Served as mentor, advocate, and role model, providing guidance, support, and resources to help individuals make positive choices and navigate away from harmful situations.
- Established trusting relationships with youth at risk by sharing own experiences and providing guidance, support, and encouragement.
- Connected participants with resources and services such as education, job training, mental health support, housing assistance, substance abuse treatment, etc.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts and disputes within community through dialogue, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions and interventions, and provided regular reports on progress and outcomes to supervisors.
- Stayed informed about best practices in violence prevention, trauma-informed care, and related fields through training, professional development opportunities, and networking with colleagues.
- Played pivotal role in empowering system-impacted youth to exercise self-determination and make informed choices about their lives.
- Provided support, guidance, and resources to help youth develop and implement person-centered plans that reflect their goals, preferences, and values.
Layup/Machine Operator
The Gill Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Served as safe and effective machine operator on various large-scale projects
- Brought forth knowledge of machine set up and quality testing
- Worked in manner consistent with fast paced production schedule
- Worked with precision and attention to detail, results in production increases
- Implemented safety regulation standards to ensure safe workplace.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
Wire Harness Technician
AllWire Inc
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Completed production orders within strict deadlines
- Performed simple assemblies and complex installations
- Handled assigned responsibilities, as well as additional tasks as needed
- Brought forth vast experience with mathematical processes and measuring tools
- Achieved quality outcomes compliant with standards
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to safety standards
- Demonstrated strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Exercised good judgment in selecting methods and techniques
- Utilized skills and knowledge of basic hand and power tools to design and build
- Accurately read and interpreted blueprints and planned actions accordingly
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Managed time efficiently to complete tasks within deadlines
- Successfully worked within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Board of Secretary
Generation II Generation
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Proactively collaborated with board members to set up meetings, gave proper notice of any meetings, and promptly distributed materials such as agendas and minutes
- Managed internal communication within nonprofit and kept detailed records of dates and events
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated dates and times for events, activities, functions, fundraisers, and board meetings, as well as prepared appropriate agenda
- Attended each meeting and created accurate, detailed, and easy-to-read record of all happenings within meeting (Minutes)
- Served as expert on nonprofit's bylaws, which served as roadmap for how nonprofit operates
- Adhered to given budget, arranged onsite vendors, and ensured client satisfaction for scheduled events
- Scheduled speakers and overseen event happenings and acted quickly to resolve problems.
- Identified individuals in community for volunteer participation or funding support, enlisting 20+ volunteers and raising over $100,000
Manufacturing Technician
Church & Dwight
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated industrial equipment
- Worked with manufacturing related tools
- Performed work processes related to wide varieties of manufacturing settings
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production
- Prepared production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports
- Started up and shut down processing equipment
- Adhered to all applicable rules and regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products
Delivery Driver
UPS
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Carefully followed schedule to ensure timely deliveries and pick-ups
- Assisted delivery drivers with loading packages onto trucks
- Packed and moved high quality valuables and prepared them for delivery
- Adhered to safety rules when operating trucks
- Provided quality customer service from beginning of each transaction to end
- Read maps and identified fastest routes.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Real Estate And Escrow
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2023
Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Science -
Feather River Community College
Quincy, CA12.2014
Skills
- Lived Experience: Overcoming challenges such as involvement in gang violence, crime, substance abuse, and other high-risk behaviors leading to incarceration, with demonstrated commitment to positive change
- Credibility: Establishing trust and rapport with individuals at risk based on shared experiences and non-judgmental attitude
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Google, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, with willingness to learn new technology tools and platforms as needed
- Focus on High-Value Activities: Prioritizing tasks aligned with revenue generation, strategic planning, relationship building, or personal development, as these activities drive success
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of assessing needs, identifying solutions, and navigating complex systems and bureaucracies
- Maintain Balance: Striving for balanced approach to task prioritization, considering both professional and personal responsibilities Avoiding overloading with tasks or neglecting important aspects of life outside of work
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with ability to build rapport, actively listen, and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Certification
- Business and Entrepreneurial
- Certiport Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Office Services and Computer Literacy
- Basic Business Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
- Business Real Estate Apprentice Certificate of Career Preparation
Affiliations
- Member of Anti-Recidivism Coalition, CCWP, Sister Warrior Freedom Coalition, Dignity and Power Now
Timeline
Self-Determination Coordinator
Young Women's Freedom Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Ride Home Program Reentry Coach
Anti Recidivism Coalition
09.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Church & Dwight
03.2023 - 03.2024
Delivery Driver
UPS
10.2022 - 01.2023
Layup/Machine Operator
The Gill Corporation
11.2018 - 02.2020
Wire Harness Technician
AllWire Inc
05.2015 - 09.2018
Board of Secretary
Generation II Generation
10.2011 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Business Real Estate And Escrow
Victor Valley College
Associate's Degree in Social and Behavioral Science -
Feather River Community College
- Business and Entrepreneurial
- Certiport Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Office Services and Computer Literacy
- Basic Business Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
- Business Real Estate Apprentice Certificate of Career Preparation
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