Experience

Helping People Succeed

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

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Mar 2016 - Present



Childs Voice First, Inc.

• CEO

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  Child's Voice First is the first business on the Treasure Coast to provide training and resources to certified Guardians ad Litem to assist children through family court. Child's Voice First has over 16 years of experience advocating for the rights of children involved in the court system. Child's Voice First is the first business on the Treasure Coast to provide training and resources to certified Guardians ad Litem to assist children through family court. Child's Voice First has over 16 years of experience advocating for the rights of children involved in the court system.



Eckerd Connects

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Manager

  • May 2014 - Sep 2015



Guardians for New Futures

• Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Consultant Training Coordinator - Facilitated and coordinated circuit wide trainings regarding abuse and neglect of children within the 19th Circuit. Education and Awareness - Initiatives regarding child abuse, promotes a collaboration between community partners and local agencies to network and develop partnerships with nonprofit to expand services the children in the community.  Community Outreach, Recruitment – Increased existing partnerships with community members and developed new partnerships with community agencies.  Funding Opportunities – Researched, and collaborated in development of local and state grants to assist in funding of the nonprofit Event Planning and Management - Organized and facilitated educational events for over 400 community members to further educational opportunities on issues affecting our communities’ children.



Guardian ad Litem Program, Court Administration

• Circuit Director, 19th Judicial Circuit - Guardian ad Litem Pogram

  • Dec 2006 - Aug 2011

   Program Management, Supervision–Supervised staff and 300 volunteers working with the Guardian ad Litem Program. Utilizing customer service and communication skills to contribute to a positive working environment which added to a positive performance. Assessed and evaluated work performance of staff and volunteers. Demonstrated the philosophy “lead by example” encouraged and motivated staff to set and reach goals. Coached and instructed staff when struggling with issue or concerns.  Decision Making – Demonstrated daily skills necessary to make informed and beneficial decisions regarding program operations and outcomes for children involved with the program. Worked with state agencies and administration on daily basis to implement and enforce state and local directives.  Recruitment, Training – Reorganized and facilitated a comprehensive training program for certification of Guardian ad Litem volunteers. Instrumental in revamping training program to fit the need and requirements of the volunteers overseeing 900 children in the system.  Marketing, Community Outreach, Program Advocacy– Instrumental in developing a local nonprofit that would benefit the Guardian ad Litem Program as well as the volunteers and children assigned. Lead nonprofit from being ranked 20th in the state to 4th in the state for revenue and services provided to the children and program.  Interpersonal Skills – Relate well to people from various backgrounds, demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.  Self Management – Set defined and realistic work goals, took the initiative needed to complete and meet outlined objectives of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Motivated and committed to providing proactive and professional work for program.



State of Florida, 19th Judicial Circuit

• State of Florida

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 2005

  Indigence Examiner/Domestic Violence Coordinator/Family Case Manager Customer Service - Processed applications for indigence for misdemeanor and felony courts. Utilized computer system and community resources to assess applicants. Worked directly with local providers of Batterer’s Intervention and Drug Treatment providers to facilitate and coordinate a cohesive and accurate file for the courts.  Self Management - Worked with DV Judges in the 19th Circuit to prepare court files and paperwork regarding Batterer’s Intervention Programs and compliance with court orders. Demonstrated an ability to work with little oversight and conducted self in a professional and responsible manner  Decision Making – Performed follow-up on court files for pro se’ and attorney represented individuals to ensure a timely filing of paperwork. Provided instructional support to clients when needed.  Case Management - Worked with county judges to process dependency cases in circuit court. Worked with legal to ensure courts and court personnel were complying with statutory requirements regarding reporting objectives and productivity. Provided dependency and family case management in Okeechobee County, St. Lucie County and Martin Coun