Experience

Livingston County Catholic Charities

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Present



Barry County Community Mental Health Authority

• Drug Free Communities Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2012 - Nov 2017

  • Organize trainings for the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) and its workgroups. • Public relations work included creating/maintaining social media presence, website, and e-blasts • Teach 18 classes in Alcohol Highway Safety, Marijuana Education, and Minor In Possession annually. • Coordinate workgroup meetings, which includes preparing agendas, meeting minutes. • Manage 12 projects including the Youth Leadership Summit that promotes positive youth development. • Represent the SATF as a community liaison in monthly local government meetings as well as other ad hoc community meetings and trainings.



The Connection Youth Services

• Case Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

  Serve as liaison between youth who face homelessness and their homes, schools, and doctors, and other community resources such as family service agencies. Assist clients in developing service plans Arrange and refer support services for youth, such as childcare, substance abuse treatment, job training and placement, counseling, legal aid, and school enrollment. Perform follow-up assessments to guarantee clients received needed services. Cover and respond to The Connection Youth Services 24-Hour Assistance hotline calls one week per month



New England Culinary Institute

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2008 - May 2009

  Created 6month rotating menu for juvenile rehabilitation Center utilizing locally sourced food Organized and participated in Champlain Valley Fair cooking demonstration Created 6month rotating menu for juvenile rehabilitation Center utilizing locally sourced food Organized and participated in Champlain Valley Fair cooking demonstration



Food Gatherers

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator and Student Intern

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  Coordinated, trained, and supervised volunteers. Guided tours and educated student groups on the mission and work of Food Gatherers. Worked with and trained at-risk youth in the Culinary Arts Job Training Program. Supervised kitchen and volunteer staff at the Food Gatherers Community Kitchen Maintained volunteer database. Coordinated, trained, and supervised volunteers. Guided tours and educated student groups on the mission and work of Food Gatherers. Worked with and trained at-risk youth in the Culinary Arts Job Training Program. Supervised kitchen and volunteer staff at the Food Gatherers Community Kitchen Maintained volunteer database.



Growing Hope

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship-School of Social Work

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2006

  ➢ Coalition building and networking: establishing and maintaining relationships with Senior Service Agencies, local food rescue/food banks, affordable housing units, social service agencies, health coalitions, and the local community gardeners and food system advocates. ➢ Planned and executed a 6 week course in where young Chefs have fun learning to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food! From the garden, to the kitchen, to the table, children learn about nutritious food and fun ways to prepare it. ➢ Assisted with the Home-grown Health program: a collaborative effort that provides low-income families with the resources and skills needed to grow and cook, healthy nutritious food. ➢ Helped to organize the Michigan Community and School Garden Advocacy and Research Conference. Increased skills in advocacy and research at the state and local levels. ➢ Gathered merchandise and sales experience at local non-profit events.



FareStart

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chef Instructor Assistant

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  ➢ Held a temporary position as the catering chef and was responsible for all catering orders and deliveries, with the help of the chefs ➢ Assisted in the planning, production, and implementation of new seasonal lunch menu for the FareStart Restaurant ➢ Took initiative and aided the chef instructors in daily food preparation for Day Cares, Shelters, Gates Foundation, Catering, and Restaurant ➢ Gave encouragement and assistance for students during their tenure in the FareStart job training program ➢ Prepared and served food for the employees at the Gates Foundation ➢ Contributed to efficiency, seamlessness, and overall success of Guest Chef Night at FareStart by: o Expedited meals to guests o Waiting Tables o Working the Garde Manger Station o Being a runner and taking resourcefulness and using ingenuity to make sure the Guest Chefs, Chef Instructors, Students, Front of House Staff, and guests had everything they needed



ROOTS Young Adult Shelter

• Volunteer Coordinator and Community Liaison

  • Aug 2004 - Mar 2005

  ➢ Provided crisis management and support to 18-25 year old youth staying at the homeless shelter. ➢ Worked with service providers and programs that provided a safe space for youth to work on art and dialogue facilitation at the Sanctuary Art Center & Street Youth Ministries. ➢ Coordinated volunteers and donations of food for meals during the local YMCA weekend drop-in services. ➢ Liaison to the Carlson Leadership and Public Service Center and University of Washington Student volunteers ➢ Responsible for the safety and supervision of the ROOTS Young Adult Shelter overnight volunteers and guests. ➢ Shopped at local food bank for breakfasts and dinners meals at the shelter



Pretty Lake Vacation Camp

• Social Work Intern/Waterfront Director

  • May 2000 - Apr 2003

  ➢ Waterfront Director o Foster and maintained a supportive and cohesive group dynamics of the Waterfront Staff as to provide a safe, nurturing environment. o Supervision of the 6 Waterfront Staff members, as well as counselors, when at waterfront activities. Directed and oversaw lost swimmer searches. Acted as the Health Office, during Health Officers absences o Program planning and execution for 114 campers each session for their daily and weekly activities of swim lessons, water sports, & boating o Worked to provided a nurturing and caring environment for the growth and self-development of campers and staff ➢ Internship o Conducted presentations and informational sessions in classrooms and at fairs to recruit potential staff. o Attended the Mid-States camping conference. Networked with other camping professionals and learned innovative program methods to better serve the growth and self-discovery of campers and staff.