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DAMONTRE N. PAMILTON
4150 Stathmore Street, San Antonio, Texas 78217 / Pamilton85@gmail.com / (213) 595-3885
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of the Incarnate Word - 08/2009 to 05/2012 San Antonio, Texas
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (Community Psychology concentration) Minor: Sociology; GPA: 3.3
Cypress Community College – 01/2007 – 06/2009 Cypress, California
45 Undergraduate degree hours
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/2014 – Current: Department of Family Protective Services San Antonio, Texas
Child Protective Services Forensic Investigator II
Respond quickly in crisis situations that involve children in an abusive or neglectful situations
Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect and taking the necessary steps to protect children
Interview people in the case such as the person who reports it, family members, doctors, nurses, and
others familiar with the family situation.
Checking children for signs of abuse or neglect.
Talking frankly and objectively with families about income, money management, sex abuse, and
personal relationships.
Document all relevant and appropriate information
Serving as liaison to social service agencies, schools, local law enforcement agencies, and attorneys.
Work under constant deadlines that require prioritizing efforts and flexible work hours.
04/2012 – 07/2014 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas
Admissions Counselor
Increased enrollment in specific geographic territories for two academic calendar years through:
o Analysis of previous enrollment data to determine trends and identify areas of weakness and
areas inefficiency
o Analysis of admissions data to determine markets, as well as specific students, with the strongest
potential for enrollment.
o Creation and implementation of recruitment plans and strategy including overall enrollment
goals and individual goals
o Planning, organizing and representing the university at events for prospective students and their
families in Houston, Corpus Christi, Galveston, and North East San Antonio.
Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administrators in the departments that involve admissions decisions
(Financial Aid, Residence Life, Career Services, Business Office…)
Reviewed and maintained accurate student records, tracked student progress through the admissions
process, and admitted students.
Counseled traditional and non-traditional students on degree plans and major selection
Refined new hire processes, conducted new employee training, and, and supervised seven university
employees, in the tele-counseling program.
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03/2010 to 03/2012 San Antonio, Texas
Financial Aid Clerk (Work-Study Position)
Assisted students with general information regarding their accounts
Retrieved messages and returned phone calls
Document filling and organization of files
Maintained supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing
and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items; delivering supplies to work stations.
Packaged and mailed financial aid award letter
Assisted with day-to-day office duties.
HONORS & AWARDS
NCAA Division II Swimming All American Team2010
Communities in School Mentor/Intern of the year2012
United Way Volunteerof the year nominee 2012 (Night of a Thousand Stars)
Dean’s List 2011 and 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
10/2009 to 05/2012
Communities in Schools Intern San Antonio, Texas
100 community service hours for the internship; additional hours as a volunteer
Organized activities and developed topic discussions for group meetings with students
Co-facilitated weekly group discussions with students on various topics
Mentored students in life skills
Assisted students in crisis situations
Assisted with various community outreach programs and overnight “At Risk Youth” retreats
Tutored students in various subjects and assisted with class assignments
Maintained strict confidentiality and safeguarded the students, families, & schools information
2008-2009, & 2011
Swim Team Captain
Cypress Community College, and at University of the Incarnate Word
Lead and organize practices for a team of 15-50 athletes
Motivating team members to meet personal and team goals
Led the relay team to second place finish at the NCAA Championships
As part of the national team, led the team to second place finish in the NCAA Championships
RELATED SKILLS
Strong communication and organizational skills in time sensitive, high volume, heavy case load
environment where cultural sensitivity is critical
Blackboard interface
Microsoft CRM
Microsoft Office
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BannerWeb Production
Some proficiency in American Sign Language and Spanish
References
Dr. Maria Felix-Ortiz (Associate Professor of Psychology-UIW) 210 364-9023
Heather Rodriguez (CollegeBoard Consultant) 210 262-1500
Andrea Cyterski-Acosta (Dean of Enrollment-UIW) 210 829-6005
Gustavo Gonzales (Communities in Schools Program Coordinator) 361 877-3203
Amy Carcanagues (Director of Financial Aid-UIW) 210 829-6008
Dr. Lawrence Scott (Guidance Counselor Burbank H.S) 210 683-2884