Amber Pierce

Experience

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  Ball State University

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Student Voluntary Services - Program Coordinator for AmeriCorps

  I did event planning, volunteer coordination, data entry, task management, task delegation, set up and tear down of events, budgeting, time management, public relations, communications, event promotion, and customer service.

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  Ball State University Payroll and Employee Benefits

  Jul 2011 - May 2014

  Student Secretary

  I do data entry, data retrival, copying, coordination, and create forms and things among other things. I file things, do fiscal year and calendar year changes for files, and have created a new filing system. I also straighten things up, organize things, and keep up with normal daily secretarial tasks.

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  1000 Words Photography by Amber

  May 2013 - Feb 2024

  Freelance Photographer

  I do couples, family, children, and portrait photography (like senior pictures).I do mostly outdoor shoots, as I don't have a studio, and I like to use natural backdrops and lighting. The goal is to capture memories in pictures and images that will speak 1000 words, and tell a story. I normally travel for photo shoots.

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  Ball State University

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  I currently work on data retrieval and information for the pension and payroll departments. I gather information and make determinations based on that information for “years of service” and time that can be given to an employee, with regards to certain criterion that must be met. I use Banner and STC to gather records as well as payroll notes and micro-fiche to use as supportive documents to my findings. I intern at the probations department, learning and training to become a probation officer. I do administrative tasks as well as secretarial taks. This internship is a 15 credit hour immersive learning experience that finishes my B.S. in Criminal Justice.

  • Temporary Benefits Representative - Payroll and Employee Benefits

    May 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Intern with Elwood City Probation Office (through BSU CJC Department)

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  Youth Opportunity Center

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Behavior Interventionist/Skill Builder

  I work with teen residents to strengthen weaknesses, and strengths, teach them new coping mechanisms, and act as some one besides their counselor that they can confide in. My goal is to help teach them, better (easier) ways of handling situations and lend an ear when they need to chat. The objective is to help them build a strong skill set that can be utilized currently and after release.

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  Indiana Department Of Child Services

  May 2016 - Mar 2024

  I supervise a unit of Assessment Family Case Managers to assess and ensure child safety. Annual Licensing and support specialist for Region 11. I am a permanency worker, who works with families to promote and facilitate safety, well-being, stability, and permanency. My job is to help create and foster positive changes that allow children and families to thrive.

  • Family Case Manager Supervisor

    Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Foster Care Specialist

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Family Case Manager

    May 2016 - Aug 2021
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  ResCare Community Living

  Mar 2024 - Sept 2024

  Program Director
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  Bureau of Disabilities Services - -State of Indiana

  Sept 2024 - now

  Director of Policy and Training