Experience

My Virtual Academy

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Advocate

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Heartland AEA

• United States
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Family and Educator Partnership Coordinator

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

  Johnston, Iowa Worked to develop and sustain partnerships between families, educators, and community providers to promote success for all children and youth with disabilities Facilitated understanding of special education including family/student rights and responsibilities and presenting to local colleges/universities Supported families and educators through personal, phone, email contact, including attending Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP)… Show more Worked to develop and sustain partnerships between families, educators, and community providers to promote success for all children and youth with disabilities Facilitated understanding of special education including family/student rights and responsibilities and presenting to local colleges/universities Supported families and educators through personal, phone, email contact, including attending Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings Assisted in preparing for IFSP to IEP and post-secondary transition Linked family and educators to services within the AEA and the community Show less



YSS

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Youth Specialist

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2019

  Des Moines, Iowa Area Worked with At-Risk Youth and homeless youth to provide transitional housing Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing Provided supervision to young parents age 16-25 and their children at the Lighthouse and coed youth ages 16-21 at Buchanan House Enforced program rules while meticulously documenting interactions and behavior in the computer system and communicating with other staff Answered incoming crisis calls and gave referrals for community… Show more Worked with At-Risk Youth and homeless youth to provide transitional housing Trained in Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing Provided supervision to young parents age 16-25 and their children at the Lighthouse and coed youth ages 16-21 at Buchanan House Enforced program rules while meticulously documenting interactions and behavior in the computer system and communicating with other staff Answered incoming crisis calls and gave referrals for community resources Operated agency vehicle for transport of participants Met weekly to discuss program participant progress and next steps Show less



Appen

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Search Engine Analyst

  • Jul 2016 - Oct 2019

  Evaluated website content for quality, relevancy, usefulness, and page quality Compared different sets of search engine results and judged relevance Evaluated and analyzed internet search queries based on guidelines and procedures Maintained a superior performance level through continual reviews Performed variable tasks as needed with impeccable ability to follow directions, execute rules, and switch gears seamlessly



Waterfront Media, LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Preferred Blogger and Content Creator

  • Oct 2008 - May 2015

  Developed, researched, and implemented post ideas Created content, editing, publication, and promotion Notified and attracted new readers using advertising, emails, social media, and other means to promote new posts Used SEO keywords to boost the number of visits to the website Tracked responses to postings on the website, social media, or other channels



Anawim Housing

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shelter Plus Care Housing Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2009

  Provided permanent housing for individuals who were classified as homeless and met criteria of disabled groups as defined by the Shelter Plus Care Grant Worked with property owners throughout Polk County on acquiring units and monitoring tenants Completed all necessary paperwork and documentation as needed for partnering agencies, tenants, and program compliance guidelines Served in a public relations capacity by speaking at housing conferences



DRAKE UNIVERSITY LEGAL CLINIC FOUNDATION

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Attorney--Elder Law

  • Feb 2006 - May 2006