Experience

Gilda's Club Chicago

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

• Youth & Family Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Program Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

  - Facilitate monthly LGBTQIA+ support group- Manage all administrative program responsibilities: complete daily data entry; develop monthly, quarterly, and yearly program reports; create and send out bi-monthly and special event e-blasts)- Maintain and update program database and virtual programs calendar- Create, administer, and analyze various program evaluation measures- Assist participants with getting connected to virtual programs- Led the implementation of a new database system for our Program Team

• Development Assistant

  • May 2016 - Aug 2021

  - Wrote and sent thank you letters to donors- Accurately entered all donations into Raiser's Edge database- Helped the Development team with reconciling monthly accounting reports

• Hospital Program Administrator

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2020

  - Created and produced monthly calendars and flyers for all GCC hospital locations, both in print and online- Crafted and sent out monthly e-blasts for all GCC hospital locations to participants and members using Constant Contact- Completed data entry and tracked participant attendance using ETO database- Compiled various reports for all GCC hospital locations- Helped manage GCC's social media accounts- Provided a warm, welcoming, friendly environment to all participants and members of GCC

• Social Work Student Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Facilitated a psychoeducational support group that utilized cognitive behavioral therapy to decrease members' stress and anxiety- Co-facilitated five cancer support groups for members of all ages- Conducted multiple new member intakes and wrote corresponding biopsychosocial summaries/case notes- Led several information sessions for new members of the Club- Assisted in the facilitation of several educational and social events- Compiled data for multiple program evaluations- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision meetings



Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Social Work Intern, CC Heals Program

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  - Provided trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based individual and family therapy and case management services for eight clients ranging in ages from 4-31, utilizing various therapeutic techniques including CBT, mindfulness, play therapy, and art therapy - Completed twelve new client intakes and created safety plans as needed - Developed appropriate treatment plans for each client, including clinical goals/objectives and diagnoses - Utilized IM+CANS and DLA as formal assessment tools - Completed all case notes, assessments, evaluations, and program reports in a timely manner, demonstrating strong clinical writing skills - Utilized supervision spaces appropriately, consistently participating and engaging in thoughtful discussions regarding clients, systems, and self-care - Participated in several trainings to further develop my clinical skills



Disney Store

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cast Member/Sales Associate

  • Sep 2014 - May 2016

  - Created magical moments for guests of all ages by giving guests individual attention and catering to their unique needs - Collaborated with a diverse team to create an effective, enjoyable, successful work environment - Completed sales transactions in a timely, personalized manner - Led various in-store events that engaged guests mentally, physically, and emotionally - Assisted with shipment procedures and ensured that the store floor was neat, clean, and set for maximum visual product placement



What the Fangirl

• Writer/Contributor

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Wrote and contributed ideas for articles and blog posts Wrote and contributed ideas for articles and blog posts



Saint Xavier University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lead Research Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - May 2014

  - Worked with the Psychology Department, the Nursing Department, and the American Heart Association to conduct a study about hands-only CPR - Successfully trained 10 research assistants - Ran and moderated over 100 undergraduate participants each semester in a role that required both independent work and collaborative teamwork - Contributed to experiment implementation and design - Learned about and contributed to experiment protocol - Participated in lab meetings - Worked in a diverse professional setting



Queen of Peace High School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counseling Department Intern

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  - Facilitated a psychoeducational support group for eight sophomore/junior students - Organized and produced three bi-monthly Counseling Department newsletters - Observed and sometimes gave input in academic and personal counseling sessions with dozens of students from all grade levels - Attended department meetings with faculty, staff, and the school’s principal and president - Facilitated a psychoeducational support group for eight sophomore/junior students - Organized and produced three bi-monthly Counseling Department newsletters - Observed and sometimes gave input in academic and personal counseling sessions with dozens of students from all grade levels - Attended department meetings with faculty, staff, and the school’s principal and president



Once Upon A Time Fan Podcast

• Media Relations Department Representative

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

  - Contributed articles that were read on-air and published online - Contacted actors’ agents to organize interviews/phone calls - Organized schedules and contact information - Contributed articles that were read on-air and published online - Contacted actors’ agents to organize interviews/phone calls - Organized schedules and contact information



Our Lady of Loretto Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rectory Secretary

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2009

  - Answered phone calls - Scheduled appointments and activities - Sorted and organized information for the church bulletin - Completed various filing tasks and sorted mail - Answered phone calls - Scheduled appointments and activities - Sorted and organized information for the church bulletin - Completed various filing tasks and sorted mail