Experience

California Department of Social Services

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensing Program Analyst

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Evaluate community care facilities including day care programs for adults and seniors who require care and supervision because of age, physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities. • Perform field work, including on-site inspections and collateral visits to facilities in any area under the jurisdiction of the assigned regional office. • Ensure facilities are a safe, healthful environment for clients and initiate any appropriate actions to correct any noted regulation violation. • Prepare field reports utilizing the Field Automation System. • Respond to complaints and perform investigations as needed. • Perform group orientations to licensing applicants, licensees, other agencies, and the public. • Perform telephone consultation and technical assistance to help licensees/facility staff; assess the need for meetings in the regional office with those who are having compliance problems, recommend the type of conference to be held and participates in and documents meetings; and, prepares responses or draft responses to correspondence. • Analyze information gathered in visits as well as from other agencies, including criminal records reports and makes recommendations about appropriate administrative actions, including compliance plans, revocations, and exclusions of individuals. • Prepares Statement of Facts packages which include a summary of problem issues related to the facility and/or exclusion of individual(s) and states the reason the action requested, a comprehensive list of witnesses, and all other documents necessary to support the action. • Work with legal staff of the Department, local district attorneys, and the Attorney General’s Office when action is pending against a substandard or unlicensed facility; serve subpoenas, Temporary Restraining Orders, Temporary Suspension Orders; testifies at hearings and in court; and recommends to management terms of settlement agreements. Show less



Germanna Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• College Recruiter

  • Oct 2011 - May 2020

  ▪Performed outreach and recruited new students within a territory consisting of 7 counties and the city of Fredericksburg. ▪Developed and implemented a 5-year recruiting plan with a special emphasis on under-served populations.▪Worked collaboratively with Marketing and Enrollment Services to streamline the transition from prospect to student.▪Supported community outreach, public relations, social media, and general communication initiatives on behalf of the Enrollment Management Team, including the quarterly production of an online newsletter using Constant Contact.▪Managed a CRM composed of prospects totaling 1,000+ new leads annually. ▪Coordinated, trained, and supervised students and staff to provide program assistance to individual students, staff, and faculty; assisted in performing high school liaison duties including participation in college day/night programs and routine visits to feeder high schools; and assisted with business liaison duties including participation in Ed/Career Fairs and on-site Open Houses and registrations at multiple locations. ▪Worked collaboratively with the Education Office at USMC Quantico Base and the college’s Veterans Services office to offer veterans and their dependents assistance with the application, certification, and enrollment process. ▪Collaborated with the Disability Services office to perform outreach to special education and inclusion classes at high schools in service region.▪Performed outreach to juvenile detention centers on a regular basis, in collaboration with Disability Services, Career services, and Great Expectations, a bridge program for foster youth.▪Hired student assistants and staff, provided onboarding and training for outreach and recruiting activities. Show less

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2020

  ▪Taught Student Development (SDV) course to onboard students. ▪Designed curriculum and activities for the classroom, online, and hybrid classes of up to 25 students.▪Explained learning styles, note taking systems, effective verbal and non-verbal communication, the fundamentals of time and money management, and the policies and procedures of college.▪Trained students to utilize various online resources and oriented them to on campus services promoting student success.



Stafford County Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2011

  • Provided a safe and engaging learning environment for students in elementary and middle schools within Stafford County. • Followed curriculum left by regular classroom teachers; supplement as necessary based on the needs of the class. • Frequently requested to teach learning support classes which was comprised of students with developmental and emotional disabilities. • Provided a safe and engaging learning environment for students in elementary and middle schools within Stafford County. • Followed curriculum left by regular classroom teachers; supplement as necessary based on the needs of the class. • Frequently requested to teach learning support classes which was comprised of students with developmental and emotional disabilities.



Town of Middleborough

• Middleborough, Massachusetts

• Substitute Teacher

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2005

  • Provided a safe and welcoming learning environment for children K-8. Followed lesson plans left by classroom teachers. • Requested often to assist reading and occupational therapy specialists. • Provided a safe and welcoming learning environment for children K-8. Followed lesson plans left by classroom teachers. • Requested often to assist reading and occupational therapy specialists.



Northeastern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cooperative Education Coordinator and Associate Professor

  • Mar 2001 - Aug 2002

  • Managed cooperative education programs in Biology, Biochemistry, biomedical Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Geology, Environmental Geology, Marine Biology, and Marine Science. • Conducted individual interviews and group preparation workshops for a caseload of over 300 students seeking a cooperative education experience. • Taught resume and cover letter writing, assisted with skills assessment, reviewed preferences, and advised students on the management of their college and professional careers. • Tracked the progress of applicants through the preparation and hiring process, performed site visits to ensure the continued appropriateness of job sites and assisted students with integrating their classroom knowledge with their experiences in the field. • Cultivated relationships with new and existing employers to increase cooperative education opportunities for students. • Assisted in developing new cooperative education agreements with new employers. ▪ Responded to inquiries regarding co-op preparation, registration, evaluation, and division assignments. ▪ Taught “An Introduction to College for Science Majors” and “NUCASE Ethical Forums: Topics in Science, Math, and Allied Health Fields. Show less



Institute for Professional Development

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

• Enrollment Advisor / Recruiter

  • Jul 2000 - Apr 2001

  Enrollment Advisor / Recruiter • Received Peak Performer Award for recruiting the most new students for three consecutive months for the LEAD program (Leadership, Education, & Adult Development) offered by the Institute for Professional Development, an affiliate of the University of Phoenix. • Organized the first College and Career Fair offered by IPD in that region. • Developed on-site cohort degree programs at both Harvard Pilgrim Health and General Dynamics. Enrollment Advisor / Recruiter • Received Peak Performer Award for recruiting the most new students for three consecutive months for the LEAD program (Leadership, Education, & Adult Development) offered by the Institute for Professional Development, an affiliate of the University of Phoenix. • Organized the first College and Career Fair offered by IPD in that region. • Developed on-site cohort degree programs at both Harvard Pilgrim Health and General Dynamics.



Bay State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 1997 - Jun 2000

  • Taught the following 3 credit courses as part of Associate Degree programs offered at this private two year college: Introduction to Psychology, Career Development, and Introduction to Business.

• Assistant Director of Continuing Education

  • Apr 1997 - Jun 2000

  • Coordinated and staffed all Open Houses, Career and Transfer Fairs and all outreach activities for this satellite location.• Administered all placement tests and organized New Student Orientations.• Acted as on-site financial aid liaison and assisted students with the completion of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid.• Assisted students and alumni with securing employment by facilitating workshops on resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies and time management.• Hired, trained and supervised all work-study staff.• Collaborated with the site coordinator to ensure a streamline flow of services. Show less