Christina Alexander
Victorville,CA
Summary
Experienced case manager with a proven track record in effectively coordinating the reentry process for formerly incarcerated women and TAY individuals. Proactive in utilizing resourcefulness and extensive knowledge of community resources to ensure a successful transition for individuals seeking to reintegrate into society. A strong communicator passionate about making a positive impact and providing support to those in need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Family Assistance Program
06.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conduct thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitor ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Inform clients on available resources, job trainings, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Coordinate services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Facilitate workshops on life skills, contributing to improved self-sufficiency of clients.
- Develop partnerships with local agencies to provide broader range of services for clients, broadening their support network.
Ride Home Program Reentry Coach
Anti Recidivism Coalition
09.2023 - Current
- Enhances 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.
- Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Transitions 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
Education
Associate of Science - Business Real Estate And Escrow
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2023
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Feather River Community College
Quincy, CA12.2014
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
- Community Outreach
- MS Office
- Case Management Tracking
- Time Management
- Active Listening
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
Case Manager
Family Assistance Program
06.2024 - Current
Self-Determination Coordinator
Young Women's Freedom Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Ride Home Program Reentry Coach
Anti Recidivism Coalition
09.2023 - Current
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 of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
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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