Experience

MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board

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

• Youth Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2022 - Present



One SouthCoast Chamber

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

• Coordinator of Workforce Programs

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2022



United Way of Greater New Bedford

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

• Workforce Development Specialist for Safe & Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI)

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021



The Greater New Bedford Career Center

• New Bedford, Ma

• Career Advisor

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2018

  - Career counseling and intensive job search assistance and training/re-training assistance to unemployed and under-employed job seekers eligible under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). - Orientates customers to services under the WIA program and other Career Center services in both group settings and individually - Assists customers with their career planning and career decision-making process. - Assesses customer's employment and training needs - Assists customers in identifying and addressing barriers to employment, and refers customers to intensive and training services within the one-stop system as appropriate, or to community resources as necessary - Assists WIA customers with their enrollment and participation in post-secondary educational opportunities - Enters all relevant data (enrollment, case management notes, job placement data, follow-up information, etc.) into computer tracking system. Performs necessary documentation, paperwork and record keeping. - Prepares customers for their job search by assisting them with resumes, cover letters, mock interviews - Provides job development and appropriate job referrals to WIA customers and conducts follow-up services with customers regarding their job search - Facilitates career-readiness workshops, including Introduction to Computers & Microsoft Word and Career Center seminars Show less



3rd EyE Youth Empowerment, Inc.

• New Bedford, Ma

• Program Director

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  - Developed and facilitated School Based curriculum focused on team building, leadership and artistic mentoring - Managed Center Based After School programming, targeting approximately 50-75 youth a week - Scheduled and supervised office interns, volunteers and staff - Conducted program recruitment - Maintained all social media accounts - Tracked and assessed program outcomes via internet-based survey methods and Google Docs - Organized volunteer based events attracting 100-150 in attendance - Maintained day to day operations of Community Arts and Drop In Center - Provided in-house photography Show less



PACE YouthBuild New Bedford

• New Bedford, MA

• Case Manager/Workshop Facilitator

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2013

  - Developed and maintained ongoing Individual Development Plans for caseload of 20+ - Provided immediate crisis intervention and support to members - Developed and facilitated weekly life skills workshops - Assisted with program recruitment, intake and assessment of new members - Provided in-house photography - Developed and maintained ongoing Individual Development Plans for caseload of 20+ - Provided immediate crisis intervention and support to members - Developed and facilitated weekly life skills workshops - Assisted with program recruitment, intake and assessment of new members - Provided in-house photography



UMD Clemente Course in the Humanities

• Scholar

  • 2011 - 2012



Boston Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paraprofessional

  • Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  - Worked with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning materials and lessons outlined by lead instructor - Assisted in devising strategies to help reinforce learning materials and classroom ordinance - Performed clerical and classroom work - Facilitated full classroom duties during teacher's absence - Performed non-instructional duties with students; snack time, bathroom breaks, recess, etc. - Worked with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning materials and lessons outlined by lead instructor - Assisted in devising strategies to help reinforce learning materials and classroom ordinance - Performed clerical and classroom work - Facilitated full classroom duties during teacher's absence - Performed non-instructional duties with students; snack time, bathroom breaks, recess, etc.



KGEYE Productions Inc.

• Boston, MA

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  - Broke down the script into a shot-by-shot storyboard, working with the Director to determine the shoot order, length of scene, required equipment, cast and props/wardrobe - Maintained equipment list before each day of shooting - Set up and maintained appropriate scene aesthetics - During production, ensured that all cast and crew was on standby and ready for the Director's cue for action - Broke down the script into a shot-by-shot storyboard, working with the Director to determine the shoot order, length of scene, required equipment, cast and props/wardrobe - Maintained equipment list before each day of shooting - Set up and maintained appropriate scene aesthetics - During production, ensured that all cast and crew was on standby and ready for the Director's cue for action



Treatment on Demand

• New Bedford, Ma

• Community Organizer/Youth Mentor

  • 2003 - 2005

  - Developed and facilitated workshops geared towards self awareness, sex education, community organizing and youth empowerment - Distributed educational materials through street outreach - Established and maintained effective relationships with community organizations and area youth - Provided referrals for homeless and misguided youth - Presented/performed at numerous community forums - Developed and facilitated workshops geared towards self awareness, sex education, community organizing and youth empowerment - Distributed educational materials through street outreach - Established and maintained effective relationships with community organizations and area youth - Provided referrals for homeless and misguided youth - Presented/performed at numerous community forums