Experience

D'Youville University

• Buffalo, New York, United States

• Academic Advisor

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Niagara County Community College

• Retention Specialist - Nursing and Allied Health Programs

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2021



University at Buffalo (UB)

• Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Counseling Assistant - Career Services

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • Taught a 15 week Fall semester course on major and career exploration for a class of 36 undecided freshman • Critiqued various student resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and LinkedIn profiles, suggesting improvements and strategy for optimal representation of skills • Utilized counseling theory techniques and assist students in career planning, major exploration, and identifying obstacles to student success • Presented multiple in-class career services resource presentations and class MyPlan assessment debriefs • Administered and debrief individual student assessments including StrengthsQuest and MyPlan • Participated in first-year and transfer student orientation and information outreach efforts Show less



Grow to be Family Childcare

• Niagara Falls, NY

• Owner/Director

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2016

  Through owning and operating my own business I have gained invaluable experience in the following areas: • Created and followed a working budget and maintained financial records • Developed contracts, program guidelines and advertising materials • Maintained professional relationships with parents and families • Documented and maintained records of attendance, food program compliance, incident reports, fire drill logs, medication administration ,behavior reports, and daily take home logs • Complied with all New York State daycare regulations • Supervised staff in the daily maintenance and growth of the program • Developed and implemented creative curriculum that engages both the child and parent • Maintained first aid, CPR, medication administration certification, and completed yearly continuing education training Show less



Niagara County Community College

• Sanborn, New York

• Student Development - Career Services Representative

  • May 2015 - Jun 2016

  This position allowed me to help motivate and assist college students and alumni with career planning, job searching, resume and cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, internships, work study, administer and help to interpret career/personality assessments and other career related needs. Maintain employer relationships, organize fall and spring job fairs, conduct classroom presentations and school wide workshops, develop handouts and marketing for the career services office. This position allowed me to help motivate and assist college students and alumni with career planning, job searching, resume and cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, internships, work study, administer and help to interpret career/personality assessments and other career related needs. Maintain employer relationships, organize fall and spring job fairs, conduct classroom presentations and school wide workshops, develop handouts and marketing for the career services office.



University at Buffalo - FAFSA Completion project

• Buffalo Public Schools - Oracle Charter School

• FAFSA completion Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Assisted students in the Buffalo public school system complete the Federal Application For Student Aid or FAFSA in order to increase college access to an identified underrepresented population of high school students. Working with students to navigate the financial aid system and to overcome obstacles that may have prevented them from applying to college was an important job that I took very seriously and enjoyed very much. All students had the opportunity to take advantage of the service and I worked closely with the school counselor to make sure that all students were being reached out to on an individual basis as well. Show less



Family & Children's Services of Niagara County Inc.

• Niagara Falls, NY

• Children's Supportive Case Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2010

  Provided case management and service coordination to a children 5-18 yrs. old with a mental health diagnosis - Assisted clients and parents in identifying goals by developing a service plan - Linked and referred families for needed services - Conducted bi-weekly visits with clients and documented the clients progress and participation - Maintained relationships and regularly communicated with service providers - Advocated for clients with special needs to get services at school through Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings - Completed bi-annual service plans to determine client needs and progress - Assisted clients in locating employment, completing the application process, and interview preparation - Assisted clients in completing the college or vocational education application process - Utilized crisis management techniques Show less



New Directions Youth and Family Services

• Lockport, NY

• Youth Counselor

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2006

  - Supervised at-risk youth in a group home setting, assisted them with life skills and how to comply with the rules and regulations of the program - Maintained documentation of daily activity, incidents and medication administration - Maintained professional relationships with residents and their families, as well as social workers, teachers and service providers - Participated in service planning and encouraged client participation and follow through - Utilized crisis management techniques on a daily basis Show less