Intensive in-Community Mental Health Therapist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Psychotherapist

• Mar 2023 - Present

Business Owner

• Oct 2022 - Present

Sales Specialist

• Apr 2018 - Present

-Maintain a working knowledge of REI products and services and using this knowledge to sell products, services, and memberships to our customers. -Maintain the store's visual standards and assist in keeping the floor stocked with merchandise. -Sells REI products, co-op memberships and services. -Communicates and cooperates with other staff and management team. -Continually expands knowledge of REI products and services -Provide mentorship and training to new hires to deliver exceptional customer service Show less

Career Placement Coordinator

• Oct 2020 - May 2023

-Facilitated individual and group college and career counseling, job search coaching, mock interviews, and financial literacy, and life skills to at-risk youth in Morris county - Created and developed the Jobs Plus curriculum and administer it to the students -Created quarterly reports to the county - Trained staff and interns with the program curriculum to facilitate it to the youth - Conducted needs assessment of youth-related to obtaining and retaining employment - Met regularly with the program director to review outcomes and provide input for quarterly and annual reports -Developed and sustain partnerships with local businesses and post-secondary institutions -Maintained youth's employment inventories and apply career theories such as Frank Parson and Holland's career theories Show less

Clinical Intern

• 2021 - 2022

• Provided group and multicultural counseling using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) between 15 to 30 adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years old in person and virtually to diverse groups • Provided mental health education to individuals who were in partial care program and intensive outpatient program (IOP), specifically clients experiencing the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and substance use disorders • Counseled individual clients with intellectual disabilities and schizophrenia under supervision • Participated in weekly clinical team meetings • Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation, including progress notes and assessments using the Pyramid Health system Show less

Case Worker/ Group Facilitator

• Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

Provide employment readiness programs, life skills resources, mentorships to at-risk youths as well as survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence and youths transitioning out of state’s system of care. Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions towards career inventories and life skills assessments to at-risk youths, survivors of human trafficking, survivors of domestic violence Provide guidance and support to youths who are considering entering a post-secondary educational institution as well as a job placement Collaborate with other non- profit agencies and higher educational schools to guide implementation of college and career readiness programs and practices. Establish partnerships with local businesses to place internships and employments for youths. Serve as liaison to other non-profit organization and higher education partners Supervise, monitor, evaluate activities of after school youth programs at Middle Earth’s youth center Create, develop, and maintain college and career policy manuals Respond and provide assessment and intervention services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies/crises Show less

Certified Substitute Teacher K- 12

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

• Maintained safe work environment at all times · • Assisted the teacher with classroom instructional tasks as assigned, including reading and listening to students • Assisted special needs students with preparing for and moving to other classrooms, school activities, outside activities and arrival and departure from school. • Assisted the teacher in handling interruptions and emergencies. • Served as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and effective work ethic. Show less

Ski Instructor

• Dec 2017 - Mar 2018

• Instructed beginner to advanced intermediate ski lessons from ages 4 to 70 years old. • Introduced the basics of the skis, including key terms and how they work on the snow. • Collaborated with other instructors to create safe, joyful, and engaging skiing lessons. • Trained new instructors on subject knowledge as well as how to lead effectively with empathy. • Instructed beginner to advanced intermediate ski lessons from ages 4 to 70 years old. • Introduced the basics of the skis, including key terms and how they work on the snow. • Collaborated with other instructors to create safe, joyful, and engaging skiing lessons. • Trained new instructors on subject knowledge as well as how to lead effectively with empathy.

Peace Corps Volunteer

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2017

I was serving in Botswana for the Peace Corps under the Life Skills sector, where I was assigned as a school and community liaison in the southern Kalahari Desert in a village called Draaihoek. My responsibilities at the school involved teaching English at the primary level, particularly seventh graders, academically assisting special needs students, facilitating gender-related after-school programs, and providing guidance counseling highlighting sex education. I also created and established an after-school mentoring program called Draaihoek Sisterhood between the unemployed female youths and the orphans in my host village. Besides being a faculty member at the school, I was also communicating with the young adults in my village to collaborate with future youth programs for the community using the Participatory Analysis for Community Action (PACA). Prior to being assigned down in the Kalahari, I had completed a 10- week intensive cultural-crossed training in Molepolole where I completed over 140 hours of learning the Setswana language (writing and speaking) and over 100 hours of technical training emphasizing on HIV/ AIDS prevention and education. (Please click my official Peace Corps Description of Service (D.O.S.) below ) Show less

ICU Nursing Assistant

• 2010 - 2015

• Provided direct patient care and assist nursing staff in the Intensive Care Unit • Administered tests for vital signs and record results using Cerner System • Maintained the confidentiality of the patient records and execute the Center’s guidelines effectively • Demonstrated strong stress-free throughout intensive medical situations during short-staffed shifts • Provided knowledge to newly hired nursing assistants on the unit • Assisted nurses and physicians during emergency codes and medical procedures Show less

Law Office Intern

• 2013 - 2013

• Directly assisted attorneys and judge in the firm, who concentrate practice on litigation, business law, environmental law, real estate, land use, and commercial law • Attended and assisted the attorneys and judge during public meetings, conferences, settlement and mediation meetings • Interacted with public officials and scheduled meetings • Compiled financial statements, affidavits, legal notices, and correspondence letters for various amount of clients with strong organizational and management skills • Revised publications of the attorneys to the public including local newspapers as well as annual reports of cases of the attorneys Show less

Paralysis Resource Center Intern

• 2013 - 2013

• Composed short reviews of books and videos for children who suffer from spinal cord injuries • Created and updated information products including factsheets for people with paralysis to improve their quality of life • Assisted the Director of Information & Resource Services with updating and creating patient education website resources • Distributed Paralysis Resource Center's book to people with paralysis, rehab hospitals, etc. • Composed short reviews of books and videos for children who suffer from spinal cord injuries • Created and updated information products including factsheets for people with paralysis to improve their quality of life • Assisted the Director of Information & Resource Services with updating and creating patient education website resources • Distributed Paralysis Resource Center's book to people with paralysis, rehab hospitals, etc.

Assistant Teacher

• 2008 - 2009

• Supervised and provided education directions to children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years • Customized learning experience to meet the needs of children with Autism • Communicated with internal staff and parents on children’s progress; ensured a safe learning environment for students • Supervised and provided education directions to children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years • Customized learning experience to meet the needs of children with Autism • Communicated with internal staff and parents on children’s progress; ensured a safe learning environment for students