Experience

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  Media Education Foundation

  • Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

  • Marketing and Administration Assistant

    • Feb 2024 - Present
    • Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

    I assist the marketing coordinator in developing content for the website, research and outreach for upcoming films, and digital marketing campaigns.

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  Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

  • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

  • Service Provider | Participant Directed Program

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

    I work in the community with a participant in the DDS PDP program. My role is to facilitate social outings with the participant, encourage personal growth, and maintain their independence. Currently, I am working on developing visual resources with the individual to help them organize and manage their daily schedule.

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  Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

  • United States
  • Truck Transportation
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Service Dispatcher

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    I work as a dispatcher at UMass Transit Services for the Accessible Van Services department. I work directly with passengers, primarily over the phone, to do the following: Register passengers in database, schedule weekly rides, and answer and comments or concerns. Additionally, I am the radio contact for our van driver during their shifts, and I help the operation run smoothly.

  • Accessible Van Driver

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    I expanded my role within UMass Transit Services and became a van driver for the Special Transportation department. We help move people of all abilites through campus and ensure that everybody has equal access to the resources at UMass.

  • Field Trip Operator for Bus and Sprinter Vans

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    I am a driver for the field trip department of UMTS and my responsibilities include shuttling campus members to and from UMass Medical in Worcester as well as doing contracted trips for University RSO's and other members.

  • Bus Driver

    • Feb 2021 - Present

    I attained my CDL after completing training during the spring semester of 2021. I ensure the safety of my passengers and adhere to regimented stop schedules. I have over 1100 hours of experience in this position with no accidents, absences, or lateness.

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  U.S. Department of the Treasury

  • Grant Policy Communications Lead | Office of Recovery Programs

    • Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

    I completed an internship within the Office of Capital Access at the US Department of the Treasury. I was responsible for surveying internal and external stakeholders for their grant policy-related technical assistance, training, and resource needs. I was tasked with developing a communications plan to help simplify grant management. I collaborate with the Grant Policy Team and Teams across ORP to develop and deploy content. Additionally, I learned about single-audits for large grants and the procedural requirements for recipients. I also observed the economic impacts of important policies from the American Rescue Plan that the office oversees.

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  TDS Center for Communication and Social Learning

  • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

  • Social Mentor

    • Feb 2020 - Jan 2023
    • Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

    I worked as a social mentor for children and young adults with disabilities and/or social anxiety. I empowered them with different mindfulness techniques as well as SLP practices and facilitate a safe social community.