Experience

WORK Inc.

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

• Transitional Transitions Specialist

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Greater Boston Area • Assist staff and communicate with students and parents regarding the program design, implementation, and monitoring of special education programs for students with disabilities transitioning to post school life. • Develops and coordinates community partnerships to promote transition opportunities for students through a variety of methods (individual consultation, seminars, topic related training's, etc.), to increase the knowledge base of all staff working in the public schools regarding… Show more • Assist staff and communicate with students and parents regarding the program design, implementation, and monitoring of special education programs for students with disabilities transitioning to post school life. • Develops and coordinates community partnerships to promote transition opportunities for students through a variety of methods (individual consultation, seminars, topic related training's, etc.), to increase the knowledge base of all staff working in the public schools regarding the unique needs of students with disabilities transitioning to post school life. • To develop community-based training and work-based learning opportunities (i.e. internships) based on student’s identified interests and needs. • To coordinate and collaborate with agencies and community partners in identifying community-based and/or work-based opportunities and resources for students. • To observe target students in a variety of settings for purposes of both data collection and to provide consultation to educational team members, regarding curriculum and instruction on transitional needs. • To conduct transition planning assessments and with input from team, support the development of appropriate transition plans. • To participate in select Team meetings for the purpose of assessing student progress and developing or revising IEPs. • In conjunction with the child’s Team, to facilitate the transition planning for students, from high school to post school life, as well as grade to grade, building to building. • Assess the need for and then develop/ lead a family group (as needs determine) for the purpose of sharing information and support, and/or to provide training for families on post school life options. • Designs and monitors a variety of assessment systems to document student progress. • Any/ all other duties assigned by Special Education Administrator related to the educational planning of students ages 18-22. Show less



Work Inc

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

• Community-Based Day Service Specialist.

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  Dorchester, Massachusetts Assists in the development of maximum independence, responsibility and self-worth. Integration of quality of life ideals into daily management and program development. Preparing and implementing program goals, individuals’ service plans, treatment plans, etc. Nurturing positive relationships with individuals, families, guardians, neighbors and service providers



Boston Public Health Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intern Park and Recs Data Collector

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Greater Boston Area Parks Count intern coordinator will be responsible for overseeing Parks Count data collectors in addition to surveying and collecting data on park usage. Essential job functions: · Assisting with data collector scheduling · Providing oversight during Parks Count weekends · Counting all people entering park(s) · Surveying · Data entry and analysis as needed · Customer service · Other duties as assigned



Store Keeper

• Receiving Clerk

  • Nov 2011 - May 2015

  Customer Service: Responsibilities consisted of greeting customers when they came in to pick up packages; Monitored and answered a multiple line phone system and kept track of all messages/correspondences that were received. Retrieved and delivered packages on campus between classes when colleagues where shorthanded and in need of assistance. As a team you could always depend on one another to step in when called upon.



Footaction

• United States
• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2010

  Front line customer service: Assisted customers with recommendations on certain types of sneakers that they were interested in; such as the correct type of sneaker for running, jogging, walking or just a basic day to day sneaker. Answered incoming calls that pertained to available inventory and to answer any questions or concerns that they may have on a particular type of sneaker. The main focus was to always meet the customer needs as well as excellent customer service. Teamwork: As a… Show more Front line customer service: Assisted customers with recommendations on certain types of sneakers that they were interested in; such as the correct type of sneaker for running, jogging, walking or just a basic day to day sneaker. Answered incoming calls that pertained to available inventory and to answer any questions or concerns that they may have on a particular type of sneaker. The main focus was to always meet the customer needs as well as excellent customer service. Teamwork: As a team you worked together with the customers as needed to find the right sneaker that would be the best fit for their need. Show less



Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  401 Park Drive Assisted the President of the Blue Cross Blue shield foundation by answering calls and opening and filing mail. Ensured that all vital documents were handled and filed in the proper manner. Participated in special projects Coordinated the mailing of the Annual Reports to Blue Cross recipients



Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  401 Park Drive Assisted the Management team with creating various spreadsheets in excel most consisting of insurance information. Participated in the testing of a new program called S.M.A.R.T., matching spreadsheets to the finished product on the internet. The S.M.A.R.T. program assists in the filing process of key information online. As a team member, assisted and completed tasks for my fellow underwriters when the opportunity arose.