Equal Opportunity Specialist

• Mar 2023 - Present

Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2022 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2017 - Present

Equal Opportunity Specialist

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2023

Conducts systematic housing discrimination complaints which affects large numbers of minorities, persons with disabilities, and women in institutional or flagrant housing discrimination patterns of practice. Prepares final investigative reports or a standard compliance review format which includes specifying issues, presenting facts germane to those issues, critically analyzing evidence, and making findings and recommendations. Interviews complainants and witnesses to obtain evidence relevant to the allegation of discrimination. Assess program effectiveness by reviewing fair housing program plans for consistency with program objectives. Identifies operational problems and recommends corrective action. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

Doctoral Candidate

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2021

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2020

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

Program Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

-Understands the operational capabilities of various automated systems and has the ability to manage multiple systems simultaneously. Work may include data manipulation and verification, interaction with the information technology staff at higher headquarters. -Assists in arrangement for training sessions, including notifications, schedules of attendance, and all support to Trainers and attendees. Also may participate in other conferences and roundtable sessions under specific direction. -Inputs, updates, and generates reports as necessary. Prepares orientation/welcome packets for all new employees and relevant correspondence required by the National Headquarters. Prepares out-processing instructions and packets for all departing employees and ensures relevant correspondence is forward to National Headquarters. -Receives and processes incoming and outgoing mail. Establishes and maintains a control system on action and suspense items and monitors the system for necessary follow-up and timely completion. Prepares independent responses, orally and written, in areas of responsibility, provides data and information, as requested, and keeps supervisor advised of activities. -Researches, assembles and prepares recurring and special reports, news releases, and briefing material program areas. Adapts data and format to specific needs of each requested report or inquiry. Prepares materials and all associated materials for Region conferences. Show less

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

• Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

•Provides advocacy services to victims or survivors of sexual assault •Develops and implements safety plans and provides in crisis intervention •Accompanies victims and provides advocacy for medical treatment, safe shelter, protective orders, court hearings, transportation, and educational and financial services •Conducts executive level interactive training/seminars about preventing and responding to sexual harassment and sexual assault •Compiles reports, data, and evaluations for needs assessments and program effectiveness Show less

Medical Case Manager/Social Worker

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

•Provided case management services, including: psychosocial assessments, community resources, coordination with community organizations on behalf of patients, crisis management, suicide and homicide crisis intervention, transition planning, etc. •Assisted patients in accessing insurance and medication resources •Served as a key member of a multidisciplinary team •Worked with patients who experienced sexual trauma, domestic abuse, mental illness, and substance abuse •Facilitated patient education groups, within the clinic, on a variety of topics Show less

MSW Intern

• May 2012 - Dec 2012

•Provided assistance to displaced families due to house fires and natural disasters •Developed the volunteer and intern handbook and orientation program for the Southwest Washington region •Created and instructed classes on disaster preparedness within the community •Coordinated and implemented Red Cross Clubs in local middle schools •Provided assistance to displaced families due to house fires and natural disasters •Developed the volunteer and intern handbook and orientation program for the Southwest Washington region •Created and instructed classes on disaster preparedness within the community •Coordinated and implemented Red Cross Clubs in local middle schools

Secretary

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

•Planned, implemented, and assured effectiveness of administrative programs •As the branch credit card holder, accountable for maintaining, reconciling, and auditing statements, ordering all branch supplies, and paying for all conference and educational opportunities attended by branch employees •Served as the training coordinator for all required training for government staff within the Programs Branch •Arranged all travel, master calendar, meetings, training, and vacation time •Planned, implemented, and assured effectiveness of administrative programs •As the branch credit card holder, accountable for maintaining, reconciling, and auditing statements, ordering all branch supplies, and paying for all conference and educational opportunities attended by branch employees •Served as the training coordinator for all required training for government staff within the Programs Branch •Arranged all travel, master calendar, meetings, training, and vacation time

Family Readiness Support Assistant

• Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

•Responsible for all Family Readiness Group program activities •Developed procedures and the organization’s overseas deployment handbook issued to approximately 2,000 soldiers •Coordinated briefings, orientations and workshops •Maintained professional contacts with other organizations that benefit Army soldiers and families •Responsible for all Family Readiness Group program activities •Developed procedures and the organization’s overseas deployment handbook issued to approximately 2,000 soldiers •Coordinated briefings, orientations and workshops •Maintained professional contacts with other organizations that benefit Army soldiers and families

Family Readiness Support Assistant

• Jan 2009 - May 2009

•Provided assistance, information, referral, and follow-up on all family program areas •Promoted efficient and effective communication between leadership, soldiers, families, and community resources •Established and maintained electronic databases that provided resources to families •Served as primary point of contact for all soldiers and families in organization on all family related issues/resources •Provided assistance, information, referral, and follow-up on all family program areas •Promoted efficient and effective communication between leadership, soldiers, families, and community resources •Established and maintained electronic databases that provided resources to families •Served as primary point of contact for all soldiers and families in organization on all family related issues/resources

Case Manager

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

•Provided resource management, utilization review, coordination of care, transition/discharge planning, and other social work services to an average caseload of 40-50 patients weekly •Worked on multi-disciplinary teams serving primarily in the NICU, Women’s & Children’s, Adult Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical, and Telemetry •Interviewed and counseled patients, family members for psychosocial assessments to aid in patient’s social, welfare, or healthcare needs •Documented plans in patient medical record and entered patient information into hospital databases Show less

Administrative Specialist

• Nov 2006 - Jul 2007

•Maintained databases for all off-site training programs for the Center for Domestic Preparedness •Provided administrative services to mobile training teams on location throughout the United States •Registered and processed all administrative actions for resident training attendees •Maintained databases for all off-site training programs for the Center for Domestic Preparedness •Provided administrative services to mobile training teams on location throughout the United States •Registered and processed all administrative actions for resident training attendees

Family Preservation Case Manager

• Sep 2005 - Jul 2006

•Worked with children and families to reach independence and stability through community resources, goal planning and execution, parenting skills, household maintenance skills, budgeting, and money management skills •Taught parenting classes and Survival Skills for Women classes in the county jail, residential drug treatment facility, and a local women’s shelter •Presented educational material to families and advocated for healthy family resources through the Health and Wellness Expo •Worked with children and families to reach independence and stability through community resources, goal planning and execution, parenting skills, household maintenance skills, budgeting, and money management skills •Taught parenting classes and Survival Skills for Women classes in the county jail, residential drug treatment facility, and a local women’s shelter •Presented educational material to families and advocated for healthy family resources through the Health and Wellness Expo

Youth Empowerment Program Coordinator

• Jan 2005 - Sep 2005

•Managed the Youth Empowerment Program that trained youth to advocate before governmental bodies •Presented researched facts and assisted teens in advocacy at city council meetings to endorse legislation for non-smoking facilities; resulting in 1 city smoking ordinance passed during my tenure •Drug tested approximately 400 students in grades 7-12 through the county’s program to reduce violence and drug usage •Trained at risk youth life skills incorporating self-esteem building, healthy sexual behaviors, stress management, drug awareness, current events, resume building, and job skills •Researched and wrote a successful grant through Job Corps program; wrote quarterly grant reports and end of grant summary report for Youth Empowerment grant Show less