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Sherita Gooden

Redford

Summary

Analytical professional with extensive experience in data analysis and interpretation. Delivers actionable insights and drives process improvements aligning with business goals. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in statistical analysis, data visualization, and project management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Departmental Analyst

Attorney General - State of Michigan
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversees and manages a caseload of low to high risk pre-adjudicated and a minimal number of courts ordered adults accountable for their illegal actions by ensuring the juveniles receive appropriate sanctions and make retribution for their unlawful conduct while monitoring for community safety, accountability and competency development.
  • Performs various preliminary and on-going case management functions related to the supervision of referred juvenile offenders and completion of assigned program requirements; ensures program eligibility through collaboration with juvenile probation, Prosecuting Attorney and law enforcement.
  • Monitors Diversion cases to assure program compliance through weekly contacts with offender and conducts field projects including, but not limited to, school and employment checks, home visits, contacts with service providers; and performs random urine drug testing and obtains other pertinent information and charts progress.
  • Maintains contact and effective communications with various agencies and individuals involved in supervision, compliance and rehabilitation of juveniles to include law enforcement, school officials, parents, co-workers, therapist/counselors, prosecutors, clients' attorneys; provides appropriate agencies with necessary documentation related to the supervision of clients, as allowed by law; participates with various agencies as a treatment team.

Children Protection Services Investigator

State of Michigan
12.2019 - 06.2023
  • Conducted hundreds of abuse and neglect investigations upon reports by law enforcement or anonymous reports.
  • Performed unannounced home visits interviewed children and made careful observations.
  • Identified and noted when reports appeared false.
  • If identifiable person made false claims referred that person to law enforcement for possible prosecution.
  • Made law enforcement reports when prosecution for abuse was warranted.
  • Investigated family placement options to ensure their safety.
  • Wrote reports and filed findings with the court system in dependency and neglect actions.
  • Helped parents access economic food utility treatment and parenting education resources.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Exec’s Medical Billing Services
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence, including interviews of witnesses, clients and law enforcement
  • Performed administrative tasks, including revising and finalizing letters, briefs and memos.
  • Created and maintained a case organizing and tracking files related to case documents and important transactions
  • Drafted legal court documents, such as motions, affidavits, and subpoenas, and transactional documents, such as contracts, real estate leases, and trusts.
  • Communicated with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters.
  • Created reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

Education

Master - Public Administration

06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management

University of Phoenix
05.2018

Skills

  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Problem Solving Ability

  • Analytical Ability

  • MS Excel

  • Time management

Timeline

Departmental Analyst

Attorney General - State of Michigan
06.2023 - Current

Children Protection Services Investigator

State of Michigan
12.2019 - 06.2023

Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Exec’s Medical Billing Services
01.2014 - 01.2020

Master - Public Administration

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in Management

University of Phoenix

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