Career Services Coordinator

• Sep 2019 - Present

Intern

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

• Assist primary counselors in conducting individual and family sessions according to clients’ treatment plan • Develop an understanding of agency’s policies and procedures, including documentation • Observe and report client’s behavior at an individual and/or group setting • Obtain knowledge on working with adolescents who have mental health and addiction barriers • Assist primary counselors in conducting individual and family sessions according to clients’ treatment plan • Develop an understanding of agency’s policies and procedures, including documentation • Observe and report client’s behavior at an individual and/or group setting • Obtain knowledge on working with adolescents who have mental health and addiction barriers

Employment Case Manager

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

As the Employment Case Manager at Carpenter's Place, I am responsible for assisting guests in removing their barriers to employment. Building their resumes, cover letters, assisting them with job applications and searches, and prepping them for interviews. Also, I am the case manager for the Employment Transitional Housing Program. This is a 2 year program for men who are already employed, employable and have the overall goal of seeking a full time position. I also serve as the partner liaison… Show more As the Employment Case Manager at Carpenter's Place, I am responsible for assisting guests in removing their barriers to employment. Building their resumes, cover letters, assisting them with job applications and searches, and prepping them for interviews. Also, I am the case manager for the Employment Transitional Housing Program. This is a 2 year program for men who are already employed, employable and have the overall goal of seeking a full time position. I also serve as the partner liaison between the Carpenter's Place and the Rockford Rescue Mission. I serve as a Career Advocate for the Works! Center and case manage the participants who are engaged in that employment program. Show less As the Employment Case Manager at Carpenter's Place, I am responsible for assisting guests in removing their barriers to employment. Building their resumes, cover letters, assisting them with job applications and searches, and prepping them for interviews. Also, I am the case manager for the Employment Transitional Housing Program. This is a 2 year program for men who are already employed, employable and have the overall goal of seeking a full time position. I also serve as the partner liaison… Show more As the Employment Case Manager at Carpenter's Place, I am responsible for assisting guests in removing their barriers to employment. Building their resumes, cover letters, assisting them with job applications and searches, and prepping them for interviews. Also, I am the case manager for the Employment Transitional Housing Program. This is a 2 year program for men who are already employed, employable and have the overall goal of seeking a full time position. I also serve as the partner liaison between the Carpenter's Place and the Rockford Rescue Mission. I serve as a Career Advocate for the Works! Center and case manage the participants who are engaged in that employment program. Show less

Administrative Assistant to Chief Operating Officer

• Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

Office Assistant

• May 2012 - Dec 2015

I worked at two offices for Dickerson and Nieman. I worked for their Belvidere office as well as the Rockford location. I did a variety of tasks at both offices. For example; set up showings, input listings online, helped with status changes, speaking to and taking messages from buyers and sellers on the phone. I have also been assigned an assortment of projects and undertook learning a new software with the company's new showing system. It was my responsibility to teach the real-tors and other… Show more I worked at two offices for Dickerson and Nieman. I worked for their Belvidere office as well as the Rockford location. I did a variety of tasks at both offices. For example; set up showings, input listings online, helped with status changes, speaking to and taking messages from buyers and sellers on the phone. I have also been assigned an assortment of projects and undertook learning a new software with the company's new showing system. It was my responsibility to teach the real-tors and other office staff about the new system as well. I was heavily involved with planning the company's annual awards banquet.

Human Resources Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

I completed an internship for credit while working for Dickerson & Nieman. A variety of tasks were performed. I updated the employee handbook, recreated job descriptions, sent and created satisfaction surveys to the agents and employees and lastly I gave a presentation to all of the employees on managing conflict within the workplace.

Student at Northern Illinois University

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

I studied Human Resource Management at NIU and also received my Social Entrepreneurship certificate. I studied Human Resource Management at NIU and also received my Social Entrepreneurship certificate.

Shadowing Experience in Human Resources Office

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

Gaining Human Resources Experience by shadowing and engaging in HR activities and procedures. Gaining Human Resources Experience by shadowing and engaging in HR activities and procedures.

Kitchen Help

• May 2007 - Sep 2012

I basically was a prep cook. I did a variety of tasks at the restaurant. It was my high school and community college job. I kept this job mostly on the weekends during high school... as well as maintaining it while I worked for Rosecrance, Rock Valley College, and the College of Medicine. Partially for Dickerson and Nieman as well. I basically was a prep cook. I did a variety of tasks at the restaurant. It was my high school and community college job. I kept this job mostly on the weekends during high school... as well as maintaining it while I worked for Rosecrance, Rock Valley College, and the College of Medicine. Partially for Dickerson and Nieman as well.

Student Worker

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

I was a student worker for the Faculty Support Office. Duties in this position varied, but the majority of the time was spent making copies and reconstructing worksheets for the professors and instructors. This was the first job that I was able to experience an office setting environment. I was a student worker for the Faculty Support Office. Duties in this position varied, but the majority of the time was spent making copies and reconstructing worksheets for the professors and instructors. This was the first job that I was able to experience an office setting environment.

Grounds Keeper (Seasonal)

• May 2009 - Nov 2010

I maintained the Japanese Gardens at their Griffin Williamson Campus in regards of therapy for children with drug and/or alcohol abuse. I maintained the Japanese Gardens at their Griffin Williamson Campus in regards of therapy for children with drug and/or alcohol abuse.

Cafeteria Help

• Oct 2009 - May 2010

I worked part time in the cafeteria at UIC I worked part time in the cafeteria at UIC