Experience

UCP of Greater Cleveland

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

• Project Search Skills Trainer

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  -Work directly with youth with disabilities to make the transition from high school to competitive employment a success. -Determine the most appropriate department that each individual will intern in and determine modifications needed for the intern to be successful.-Perform task analysis for each internship, completes necessary evaluations, reports, employment planning meetings, and other documents.-Works with other counselors and agencies such as Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, the county board, and CMSD to ensure the best outcome for each intern during and after completion of the program. -Implements instructional plans outlined in the student's IEP for the purpose of enforcing and presenting learning concepts in a classroom setting, and in their internship.

• Job Coach

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

  -Worked with adults with diverse cognitive abilities individually and in groups using various teaching methods for individuals with special needs.-Reviewed and evaluated individuals employment skills to make recommendations for the purpose of determining the appropriate action/response in terms of employment. -Provided travel training for those who use public transportation to get to and from work so they would be confident to travel independently. -Conducted job analysis one-on-one training and created individualized learning modifications that best fit the individual in order for them to be successful in competitive employment.



Famicos Foundation

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Sustainability Coordinator AmeriCorps Vista

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Works alongside Director of Community Building and Engagement on community program planning and implementation such as rain barrel workshops, six week health challenge initiatives, farmers market planning, document shred day, and community clean-ups. • Develop educational material regarding new sustainable practices imple mented in Famicos owned housing and Increase knowledge about sustainable practices throughout the Glenville community. • Participating in the creation of the disaster/ emergency preparedness program to implement in the Glenville community. As well as coordinating community partners to collaborate and identify implementation city wide. • Manages Glenville Youth Landscaping program including hiring process of youth employees, creating daily schedule, marketing and outreach, equipment maintenance and payroll. • Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, and public opinion polls to determine neighborhood interest in urban sustainability and health and wellness activities. • Develop marketing strategies including flyer creation and distribution, social media pages specifically Instagram, focusing on brand awareness and visibility.



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  -Coordinates/ oversees coordination of over 75 events over the academic year. Plans events on large scale with 32,000 students in attendance per year. Position has provided strong experience in working within a budget of large amounts of approximately $102,000 per year -Manage the event operations – The facility selection, negotiating and managing contracts with outside vendors pricing, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage selections and audio/visual service arrangements. -Supervise team of over 15 staff members including tracking time cards, scheduling, handling call-offs/ no shows and office supplies ordering -Work with full time professional staff on Presidential initiatives and events such as Welcome Weekend and Homecoming



CBS News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• News Runner

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  -Worked closely with production manager on the CBS This Morning program, and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley in Cleveland during the 2016 Republican National Convention -Conducted research and fact checking for information presented in interviews done via CBS Facebook Live -Made accommodations and arrangements for CBS executives within the Cleveland area during the RNC -Worked closely with production manager on the CBS This Morning program, and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley in Cleveland during the 2016 Republican National Convention -Conducted research and fact checking for information presented in interviews done via CBS Facebook Live -Made accommodations and arrangements for CBS executives within the Cleveland area during the RNC



Model African Union

• Howard University, Washington DC

• Head of State from the Republic of Benin

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2015

  -Attended the Model African Union Summit, and acted as Head of State from the Republic of Benin Washington DC -Conducted extensive research and collaborated with a large group of people to produce a quality resolution for the Social Matters and Democracy committee -Practiced proper rules and procedure in the formal committee setting -Practiced diplomatic skills and developed an understanding of the African Union through simulation -Attended the Model African Union Summit, and acted as Head of State from the Republic of Benin Washington DC -Conducted extensive research and collaborated with a large group of people to produce a quality resolution for the Social Matters and Democracy committee -Practiced proper rules and procedure in the formal committee setting -Practiced diplomatic skills and developed an understanding of the African Union through simulation