In-Home Director

• Jan 2023 - Present

Purpose to ensure that services received by our children and families in the community are of high quality care for all individuals during transition from residential inpatient services. Responsible for supervising a team of in-home intervention specialist to children and families. Lead the day to day of in-home operations and monitor for compliance with state licensing and reporting standards. Purpose to ensure that services received by our children and families in the community are of high quality care for all individuals during transition from residential inpatient services. Responsible for supervising a team of in-home intervention specialist to children and families. Lead the day to day of in-home operations and monitor for compliance with state licensing and reporting standards.

Mental Health Therapist

• Sep 2021 - Present

Provide virtual mental health service addressing anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD to individuals that want that additional support. Regular virtual calls with unlimited online messaging. Get help with or without insurance. Provide virtual mental health service addressing anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD to individuals that want that additional support. Regular virtual calls with unlimited online messaging. Get help with or without insurance.

Owner

• Jul 2017 - Present

Human Resource Assistance, Career Consulting, Coaching & Counseling Services Available Motivational Speaking Deliver Training Materials and Onboarding of New Team Members Career Planning Services Recruiting of Talent and Talent Development Training Curriculum, Handbook Development, and Small Business Plan Development Human Resource Assistance, Career Consulting, Coaching & Counseling Services Available Motivational Speaking Deliver Training Materials and Onboarding of New Team Members Career Planning Services Recruiting of Talent and Talent Development Training Curriculum, Handbook Development, and Small Business Plan Development

Student Success Advisor/Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

Responsible for providing proactive, comprehensive student support and retention services. Essential Functions • Provide initial academic advising services • Conduct and assist with orientation activities for new students • Facilitate responses and resolutions to student challenges both academic and nonacademic to optimize academic, professional, and personal success. May include, but not limited to, assessment of learning, learning strategy support, referrals to campus services, monitoring of student progress towards degree and profession, and facilitate student engagement in academic and career planning activities • Develop and direct a peer-to-peer and/or student-to-professional mentoring program • Serve as a Supplemental Instructor leader • Collect, organize, and analyze assessment and outcomes data related to retention and grant programs • Assist with projects and activities associated with retention and grant programs • Other duties as assigned by Assistant Dean for Student Success in collaboration with Program Directors • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Show less

Mental Health Therapist

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

Provided mental health services to the In-Home Services Program at Heartland Family Services that services adults, children, and families. The services provided are evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy. Areas of focus are trauma informed care, parent child interaction, and behavioral health services. Provided mental health services to the In-Home Services Program at Heartland Family Services that services adults, children, and families. The services provided are evaluations, individual, family, and group therapy. Areas of focus are trauma informed care, parent child interaction, and behavioral health services.

Career Specialist

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

Purdue University Global Career Specialist/Nebraska Director 02/ 18 to Current (Purdue Acquired Kaplan University) Kaplan University State Director of Career Services-Nebraska 12/12 to 02/18  Responsible for training, development and supervision of a Career Service Department that assists a population of approximately 600 active students  Manage the budget, supervise the employees/student workers  Strategically plan, organize, and implement marketing strategies, networking events and campus activities that are designed: to increase student census, student retention and post-graduation job placement rates  Use Commitment-Based TM Placement sales process when contacting and meeting with potential employers, community partners and externship/internship sites  Create and deliver employee evaluations; hire and train Career Services Support Staff and facilitate group training sessions and department meetings Show less

Suicide Crisis Counselor - Part-Time

• Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

Director Career Services

• Dec 2012 - Mar 2018

 Responsible for training, development and supervision of a Career Service Department that assists a population of approximately 600 active students  Manage the budget, supervise the employees/student workers  Strategically plan, organize, and implement marketing strategies, networking events and campus activities that are designed: to increase student census, student retention and post-graduation job placement rates Use Commitment-Based TM Placement sales process when contacting and meeting with potential employers, community partners and externship/internship sites  Create and deliver employee evaluations; hire and train Career Services Support Staff and facilitate group training sessions and department meetings Show less

Career Services Advisor

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Participate on the Career Services Team for the Kaplan Omaha campus. Seeking to network in the community to develop partnerships with employers to ensure that students transition from the classroom to their careers and succeed. Assist students with resume review and writing, cover letters, and reference letters. Mentor individuals on addressing career barriers (gaps in employment, criminal convictions, working parents, to name a few) to obtain the positions they have a passion and desire to be apart of. Show less

Administrative Assistant to the Dean

• Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

Worked directly with the executive leaders of the campus to facilitate meetings, faculty in-services and workshops.Participated as a member of the Academic Leadership Team for the campus to increase retention and focus on student success. Evaluated and analyzed attendance and grade reports to develop intervention plans to reach campus goals. Mentor and advised students, faculty and staff on skills, tools, and resources for academic success.

Financial Aid Counselor

• Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

Advised students on the college financial aid process. Determined financial aid eligibility, processed student FAFSA, explained financial aid award process. Assisted students with locating additional educational financial resources and conducted student loan education.

ADA (American Disabilities Act)/Academic Success Center Coordinator

• Apr 2009 - Jun 2010

Develop and monitor Individual Success Plans (ISP's) on any student referred through the admissions process or Program ChairsCompliance Coordinator and developer of ADA accommodations on campus for studentsHire, train and manage work-study personnel to do tutoring, educational coaching and administrative taskDevelop and implement programs integral to student success, APA formatting, reading and writing skills workshop and academic study skills and academic tools and resource seminars Show less

General Education Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

Teach assigned classes or serving as a substitute teacher when needed.Demonstrate comprehension purpose and assessment of general education/core curriculum learning outcomesTaught Pathways Course - utilizing the text Becoming the Master Student

Student Services Advisor

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2009

Develop, plan, and host the Kaplan University Annual Community Resource Fair, Campus Thanksgiving Dinner, School Supply Drive, and Holiday Can Food and Toy Drive. Assist with new student orientation and monitor students transition from enrollment to second termCounsel students as necessary to maintain retention goals and assist w/follow-up and progress of probation, warning and at-risk studentsNetworked in the community to develop partnerships with organizations that are resources to the student population. Show less

Passion Planner Rep - Part-time (Invest in planning your future with a Passion Planner)

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

To be on a mission to empower, motivate and change lives you have to have a plan. There is no better way to do that than investing in your plan. A Passion Planner will help you to plan your road map to change your life and feel "GREAT" when you accomplish your goals. You can gain insight to the fabulous life changing Passion Planner at http://www.passionplanner.com/ put ALISA10 in as your promo code to receive a 10% discount To be on a mission to empower, motivate and change lives you have to have a plan. There is no better way to do that than investing in your plan. A Passion Planner will help you to plan your road map to change your life and feel "GREAT" when you accomplish your goals. You can gain insight to the fabulous life changing Passion Planner at http://www.passionplanner.com/ put ALISA10 in as your promo code to receive a 10% discount

Ramp Agent - PT

• Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

Working part-time as a Ramp Agent being of service to self and others during traveling times with Delta Airline. Working part-time as a Ramp Agent being of service to self and others during traveling times with Delta Airline.

Family Support Worker/Visitation Specialist

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

Assessed and Planned family needs based upon goals identified for family Taught specific knowledge in maintaining on economic self-support and self-sufficiency Communicated effectively and worked as a team with the state of Nebraska case managers & other family support providers Networked in the community to identify services available to families Assessed and Planned family needs based upon goals identified for family Taught specific knowledge in maintaining on economic self-support and self-sufficiency Communicated effectively and worked as a team with the state of Nebraska case managers & other family support providers Networked in the community to identify services available to families

Adult and Youth Case Manager/ Youth Care Worker

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2008

Facilitated treatment plans and interventions for adolescents and adults with inappropriate lifestyles, behavioral personality disorders, and drug/alcohol addictions. Prepared treatment plans and conducted case reviews with a treatment team. Audited clients files to ensure they met the state and federal government guidelines. Coordinated services for adults and adolescents to assist with transition back to the community including but not limited to housing, educational, financial assistance, employment, and medical. Show less

Parent Partner/FAST Program

• Feb 2007 - Apr 2007

Assisted with recruitment of families to participate in program and conduct home visits Participated in distribution, completion, and collection of evaluation forms Facilitated parent self-help groups, referrals for parents Taught and coached Special Play Organized and coordinated purchasing of supplies and food for program sessions Assisted with recruitment of families to participate in program and conduct home visits Participated in distribution, completion, and collection of evaluation forms Facilitated parent self-help groups, referrals for parents Taught and coached Special Play Organized and coordinated purchasing of supplies and food for program sessions