Experience

Sanctuary Treatment Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  - As a psychotherapist, treat clients struggling with addiction in an inpatient rehabilitation facility. - Carry a caseload which includes individual, conjoint, and family therapy, as well as lead group therapy focused on psychoeducation, emotional processing, and experiential/psychodrama therapy. - Conduct client biopsychosocial assessment, create and monitor individualized treatment plans, finalize client intake process, and address any crisis. - Collaborate with treatment team consisting of clinical staff: clinical director, program director, nursing staff and counselors. - Identify clients' dysfunctional patterns, negative behaviors, maladaptive beliefs and thoughts, dysfunctional relationship dynamics, and repressed emotions by asking personal questions and monitoring their actions. - Help clients understand their condition by providing a conceptualization and analysis of their dysfunctional patterns and core issues. - Utilize a framework consisting of family systems theory, attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, Jungian, and CBT/DBT. - Teaching clients how to have healthy relationships by providing psychoeducation and modeling healthy relationship skills live within session.



The Center for Professional Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Marriage And Family Therapist (AMFT)

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  - Provided individual therapy for eight clients dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, codependence, sexual abuse, LGBTQIA, addiction, grief, chronic illness, creative blocks, and work/life balance. – Provided therapy for a couple dealing with issues related to communication, codependence, sexuality, anger and emotional dysregulation. – Conducted intakes, as well as referred clients to resources based on individual needs. – Administered in-depth clinical assessments and formulated treatment plans utilizing various theories and practices. – Utilized psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, attachment and Jungian modalities that are individually tailored to each client’s specific needs.



Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

• United States
• Investment Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

  - Assistant to Senior Vice President, Vice Presidents, and Paralegals within the legal department. - Assembled and proofread agreements with attention to detail; Coordinated signatures and circulated documents internally/externally. - Screened incoming investors to meet compliance standards by evaluating client supporting documents, running reports, and providing risk assessment. - Maintained organization of several databases used to track progress of each investor's commitment into the fund closing. - Reviewed each investor's fund documents and ensured all documents were in order for each fund closing. - Reviewed and validated high influx of invoices from dozens of outside firms for approval by attorneys.



Navigant Consulting Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Legal Coordinator & Executive Assistant to General Counsel

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2016

  - Provided administrative assistance to General Counsel, Managing Directors, and Attorneys. - Regulated Engagement Acceptance Process: submitted conflict checks and risk assessment, drafted engagement letters, maintained organized databases and files. - Managed complex calendars for General Counsel (GC) and managing directors. Coordinated travel arrangements. Processed expense reports. - Orchestrated executive meetings and setup conference rooms. Planned networking and holiday events at outside venues.



Honey & the 45s

• Singer-songwriter, musician, performer, music collaborator

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2016

  www.honeyandthe45s.com Chicago-based rock band, dubbed as "the sound of Chicago," -Nanobot Rock Reviews. Voted Best Blues/Jazz band in Chicago by Chicago Independent Music Awards. Second runner up at nationwide competition, Land the Big Gig (Summerfest Music Festival). www.honeyandthe45s.com Chicago-based rock band, dubbed as "the sound of Chicago," -Nanobot Rock Reviews. Voted Best Blues/Jazz band in Chicago by Chicago Independent Music Awards. Second runner up at nationwide competition, Land the Big Gig (Summerfest Music Festival).



Navigant

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Legal Coordinator & Executive Assistant to General Counsel/Executive Vice President

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2016

  Processed monthly invoices from outside counsel and settlement agreements. Kept detailed spreadsheets and online database. Obtained Certificates of Insurance for holders by reviewing contractual agreements and ensuring requirements were explicitly stated. Proofread all material to be signed by General Counsel (GC) with keen eye for detail and exercised sound judgement/confidentiality. Managed complex calendar for GC and legal team; Acted as gatekeeper to ensure GC's time was well managed. Submitted expense reports for legal team and coordinated international travel. Created binder materials for Board and Committee meetings held throughout year. Ordered catering and setup executive meetings and events. Maintained up-to-date legal templates, contract databases (on Elite and Sharepoint), and legal intranet for firm.