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Alysia Cunningham

Lexington,NC

Summary

Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Natural Hair Care

Freelance - Cosmetologist
North Carolina & Virgina
05.2004 - Current
  • Helped build lasting relationships with customers by offering helpful tips on at-home care for their hairstyles and recommending appropriate products.
  • Educated clients on appropriate aftercare procedures as well as recommended products suitable for their hair type and needs.
  • Provided exceptional care and supervision during outdoor activities, ensuring children''s safety while exploring their natural surroundings.
  • Assisted clients with selecting appropriate hair care products to maintain their desired look between appointments while boosting retail sales revenue streams.
  • Greeted over 20 clients per day and providing information regarding skincare, haircare and makeup.

Child Support Agent

Forsyth County Social Services
Winston Salem, NC
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Performed case management tasks to enforce court-ordered child support obligations.
  • Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments.
  • Provided genetic testing to determine paternity needs.
  • Processed legal documents such as civil summons and complaints.
  • Interview involved parties to confirm facts, verify data and locate persons and financial assets.
  • Evaluated income and expense data of non-custodial parents to determine support capability.
  • Attends court and monitors court orders;
  • Monitored ongoing cases for changes in circumstances that may require modifications or adjustments to existing support orders.

Eligibility Specialist II

Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, NC
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications.
  • Reduced errors in eligibility determinations by maintaining thorough knowledge of program guidelines and regulations.

Eligibility Specialist

Pittsylvania County Social Services
Chatham, VA
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Developed extensive fact-checking and research skills by continuously reviewing different programs and options.
  • Established databases to track, analyze and automate eligibility application processes.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate eligibility determination for various assistance programs.

Special Education Job Coach

Guildford County Schools
Greensboro, NC
01.2008 - 02.2018
  • Trains, monitors and job coaches students in both school-based and community based training.
  • Demonstrates responsible work behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, and safety.
  • Assists in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for Occupational Preparation Assistants.
  • Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
  • Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Leadership & Religion

Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC
05.2018

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Alamance Community College
Graham, NC
05.2010

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Court Proceedings
  • Investigation Techniques
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Task Management
  • Case tracking and follow up
  • Relationship building
  • Community resource coordination
  • Team building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Interview conduction
  • Case file preparation
  • Natural Hair Care
  • Haircare advice
  • Multicultural haircare
  • Upselling haircare products

Certification

Licensed Cosmetologist - 05/2004 - Present

Timeline

Child Support Agent

Forsyth County Social Services
11.2022 - 05.2023

Eligibility Specialist II

Mecklenburg County
02.2022 - 11.2022

Licensed Cosmetologist - 05/2004 - Present

05-2021

Eligibility Specialist

Pittsylvania County Social Services
07.2020 - 06.2021

Special Education Job Coach

Guildford County Schools
01.2008 - 02.2018

Natural Hair Care

Freelance - Cosmetologist
05.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts in Leadership & Religion

Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Alamance Community College
Alysia Cunningham