Licensed Social Worker - Psychotherapist

• Nov 2022 - Present

Consultant

• Oct 2018 - Present

- Wellness and emotional support for grieving children of military and first responder communities- Lead programming that builds connection, tools, and relationships. Create opportunities for growth, healing and connection- Collaborate with program staff to customize individual program experiences to set participants up for success and growth- Mentor youth and adult participants in creating a supportive, passionate and connection within their respective communities - Wellness and emotional support for grieving children of military and first responder communities- Lead programming that builds connection, tools, and relationships. Create opportunities for growth, healing and connection- Collaborate with program staff to customize individual program experiences to set participants up for success and growth- Mentor youth and adult participants in creating a supportive, passionate and connection within their respective communities

Director of Loss and Healing Programs

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2022

- Grew and achieved successful implementation of AFSP’s suicide postvention programming providing suicide loss survivors through cross-team teamwork aligning with the overall organizational strategic plan. - Created content through written materials, social media, documentary films, presentations, and video supporting loss survivors and education staff, volunteers and the general public. Worked with various departments to ensure postvention resources and materials were represented equally throughout the organization.- Led, coached and supported the success of a team of one senior manager, manager, and senior program coordinator, creating a team that collaborates and achieves success together.- Created programming, including a summit solely for long-term suicide loss survivors that offered a unique opportunity not available elsewhere, hosting participants from across the country to engage with nationally recognized speakers, grassroot organizations and volunteer presenters.- Collaborated with external partners in and outside the field of suicide postvention to expend the network of program offerings and resources to communities.

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

- Facilitated curriculum on teen dating violence and abuse.- Advocated for victims of teen dating violence through programs- Monitored and supported victims of dating violence through organization chat line with empathy and compassion- Implemented and created training for staff on safe messaging and crisis best practices. - Facilitated curriculum on teen dating violence and abuse.- Advocated for victims of teen dating violence through programs- Monitored and supported victims of dating violence through organization chat line with empathy and compassion- Implemented and created training for staff on safe messaging and crisis best practices.

Social Work Intern

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

- Co-facilitated adolescent Intensive outpatient programming for youth struggling with substance use and other presenting problems.- Achieved patient growth through evidence-based interventions such as CBT and motivational interviewing.- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide and develop treatment plans and psychotherapy under supervision. - Facilitate group therapy session with adolescents and adults in Intensive Outpatient Program - Co-facilitated adolescent Intensive outpatient programming for youth struggling with substance use and other presenting problems.- Achieved patient growth through evidence-based interventions such as CBT and motivational interviewing.- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide and develop treatment plans and psychotherapy under supervision. - Facilitate group therapy session with adolescents and adults in Intensive Outpatient Program

State Program Director

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

- Recruited, trained and led Volunteer Advisory board to deliver successful programming.- Worked with local and national partners to build relationships and deliver programming to youth and adults related to underaged drinking and drunk driving.- Worked with legislators both state and nationally to introduce legislation to help save lives and prevent drunk and drugged driving. While also actively managing media inquiries.- Certified Victim Advocate: guided victims and survivors through the court process, working to receive compensation after a crime as well as make them aware of rights and provide resources and support as needed for bereavement, referrals, and other services.- Provided support to local and state law enforcement to empower efforts to eliminate drunk driving, also led a recognition event for over 450 law enforcement officers.

Program Manager

• Nov 2009 - Jan 2015

- Trained, recruited and led over 850 volunteers both lay and clinical volunteers in childhood bereavement programming and positive youth development: an increase of 52% over previous years.- Served over 275 grieving children per year, additionally serving children in new partnership programs, including suicide, homicide, and line of duty losses.- Led and facilitated weekend bereavement camp programs: averaging 60 children and 80-100 volunteers per session. Leading and supervising staff, volunteers, and campers.- Collaborated with regional and national program teams to implement and facilitate camp, training, and advocacy programs related to grief and positive youth development.- Implemented new events in the region such as reunions, community socials, mini fundraisers, scavenger hunts. Created events based on a wide array of ages and demographics to provide the best possible program experience. Created content and presented to communities, organizations, media, and national events related to loss and childhood bereavement.

Marketing Specialist

• Feb 2008 - Nov 2009

• Successfully implemented and created marketing campaigns to promote and support the Girl Scout mission and programs, including the creation of a YouTube marketing campaign for special events and programs. An average of 21% growth in views bi-monthly• Managed 120 Girl Scouts and eight to ten volunteers to appear in the media. Successfully increased program involvement by 128%• Implementation and creation of programs through social media such as, Facebook, and Twitter. Achieved large social media growth, Facebook with a 118% increase in two months and 27% increase in on Twitter• Member of the Strategic Leaning Process Committee. Responsible for identifying and implementing new strategies for Girl Scouts in the 21st Century

Historical Interpreter

• Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

• Interpreted diverse information pertaining to the periods before, during, and after the American Civil War for visitors of all ages• Developed and implemented interactive programming that continues to be implemented• Used excellent presentation skills to address large groups, walk in visitors and school children in educational programming • Interpreted diverse information pertaining to the periods before, during, and after the American Civil War for visitors of all ages• Developed and implemented interactive programming that continues to be implemented• Used excellent presentation skills to address large groups, walk in visitors and school children in educational programming

Account Manager

• Oct 2005 - Sep 2006

• Developed new accounts through extensive prospecting and relationship building• Managed and acquired major accounts such as North Carolina A&T University and Victory Junction Gang Camp • Developed new accounts through extensive prospecting and relationship building• Managed and acquired major accounts such as North Carolina A&T University and Victory Junction Gang Camp