IRIS Consultant Biography

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  Consultant Name Olga Zarate
  Company Name TMG
  Phone Number 844-864-8987
  E-Mail IRISInfo@tmgwisconsin.com

Work History (starting with most recent)

Name of Agency Date of Employment Job Title
TMG 10/24/22 IRIS Consultant

Care Responsibilities

Your TMG IRIS consultant is your partner as you create a plan that meets your needs and stays within your IRIS budget. Your TMG IRIS consultant can connect you to resources in your area, and will be a great source of information for any questions you have.

Educational Background

Name of Institution Major/Degree Degree Obtained Date Obtained
Ottawa University Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Services Yes 6/2021

Credentials

Name of Certification / Accreditation Certifying Agency Date Certification was Obtained

Specialties (e.g., working with autism, the elderly, employment for people with disabilities or youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology)

Prior to coming to becoming a TMG IRIS Consultant, I worked as a Screening Specialist, Income Maintenance Worker, and a Foodshare Employment Training Specialist. All of these roles have given me extensive experience in building relationships with people from different backgrounds. I enjoy helping them setting and achieving goals so that they can live their best lives!

County/Region I'm familiar with

Milwaukee

Languages or Communication Skills

English; Spanish

I'm comfortable with pets in the home

No

More about me

How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
I like taking the time to get to know you and learning about your goals. Together, we will then put together a plan to help you get the supports that you need, and work towards helping you live a more independent life.

What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I would say my favorite thing about being a TMG IRIS Consultant would be the continuous learning and growth it has helped me experience, both personally and professionally. Learning about the people I partner with, their important relationships, their goals, and helping them identify if they have not and helping or seeing them achieve those goals.

What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
After being a Screening Specialist for a year, I realized I wanted to be more hands-on with the people we serve in our community. I wanted to build rapport with clients, see them grow and be a part of their growth. As a Screening Specialist, I would leave visits wondering what ever happened to that person? Did they get the job they interviewed for? Were they approved for the house they applied for? Did they find the pet they had lost two days prior to our visit? All these questions had prepared me to transition and become a TMG IRIS Consultant.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I have three children, so I am constantly on the go. In my free time, I like to spend quality time with my husband and our children. We will do anything from enjoying pizza and a movie at home to spending the day outdoors.

WI DHS/DLTC/F-01486 (04/2015)