Carla Carraway is seeking a coordinating position that allows for public interaction, event planning, and supporting upper level administration. She has over 5 years of experience in social services, education, claims management, and as a student service coordinator. Her experience includes eligibility interviews, case management, customer service, event planning, and administrative support. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and an associate's degree in law enforcement.
1. CARLA S. CARRAWAY
5555 Dalewood Ave.
Maple Heights, Ohio, 44137
912-596-0085
carla.snelson1@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a coordinating position, that allows for public interaction, event planning, and supporting
upper level administration.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services (Social Service) Cleveland,OH
September 2015 – Current –Employment and Family Service Specialist
Interviewsanddetermineseligibilityformultipleprograms;followingprogram guidelines;
collectsandentersdata,computesbudgets;verifieseligibilitydocumentation.
Preparesandscans documentstothe case filesincludingchangesaffectingeligibility;notifies
participantsof anychangesin assistance orservices.
Preparesroutine correspondence;case summariesandreports.
AttendsState hearingsuponrequest.Referscasesof suspectedfraudand/orreferralsof
overpayment.
Explainsservicesavailable toindividualsandfamiliestoenhance the qualityof life and/ormeet
theirself-sufficiencyneeds,andprovidesreferralstootherhealthandhumanservice providers.
Providesoutreachtopotentiallyeligible FoodAssistance/Medicaidindividuals.Attendstraining,
meetings,andinformationsharingsessions
Cleveland State University (Education) Cleveland,OH
June 2015 – 2015– Clerical Specialist
Interactsprofessionallywithall internal andexternal customersusingstrongcustomerservice
skills.
Provide informationinresponse toavarietyof inquiriesviatelephone andinperson.
Performsbackoffice tasksfromworkstation.Maintainscounterworkstationsasnecessary
Processtuitionpaymentandall othercashand creditpayments.
Performclerical dutiesasassignedbymanager.
Sedgwick Claims Management (Claims Management) Seven Hills,OH
September 2014 – 2015 – Service Assistant
Accuratelyprocessedincomingwarrantyclaimsinacall centerenvironment.
Communicatesclearlyandprofessionallywiththe customerbytelephone and/orwritten
correspondence regardingall aspectsof claimsprocess
Workedina teamenvironmentwithclaimadjusters,file handlers,and management.
Provided excellentcustomer service to customer and wirelessdealers.
Process deductible payments as well as payment plans using eCashiering software.
Provided claim status updates to customers.
University of Phoenix (Higher Education) Savannah, GA
September 2012 – January 2014 – Student Service Coordinator
2. Provide direct administrative support to Director of Enrollment, Director of Student Service,
and Campus Director.
Supervise and manage department secretaries and ensure department compliance to the
secretarial union contract.
Coordinate special projects from start to finish. This includes developingworkshops, hiring
staff, training staff, developingtimelinesand procedures, tracking and analyzing data, and
completing summary reports.
Organizing campus events including veterans workshops, resume writing, and campus job
fairs.
Assess staff workload and department needs to manage workflow and hire temporary
assistance when needed to ensure timelycompletion of projects.
Increase operational efficiencieswithin the department by introducing new systems that
integrate technology.
Prepare and oversee department budget of more than $5 milliondollars per fiscal year and
grant programs exceeding$2 milliondollars per fiscal year
Assist in the preparation of program reports for approval by the Campus Director.
Hope Academy (K-8 Urban Charter School) Cleveland, OH
September 2008 to May 20011 – Instructional Assistant
Supervised more than 90 students daily during arrival, dismissal, and lunch periods.
Led small group instruction at least 3 times a week in Mathematics and/or Language Arts for
underachieving students in Title 1 tutoring program.
Provided teachers assistance in developinglesson plans for Title 1 students.
Served as an on-site classroom teacher substitute.
In charge of promoting parent-teacher interaction.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Advanced proficiency in the following
computer programs: Microsoft (Word,
Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Snag-It, Banner, SharePoint, and SPSS
software
Beginner knowledge of the following
computer programs: Microsoft
Access,
Visioand Adobe Photoshop
Typing speed of 60 words per minute
Experience in desktop publishing
EDUCATION
Savannah Law School
Savannah, GA
August 2013 to July 2014
Criminal Law
Course in Criminal Law, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, and Contracts.
3. Cleveland State University
Cleveland,OH
June 2009 to May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Major G.P.A. – 3.19. Dean’s List (Summer 2004, Autumn 2004 & Autumn 2005)
o Focus: Comparative Politics
o Degree Conferred August 2011
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland,OH
January 2007 to May 2009
Associates in AppliedScience in Law Enforcement
o Focus in Corrections and Securities
o Degree Conferred August 2009