Experience

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• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Manager of Business Operations

  • Oct 2022 - Present


Justice System Partners

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2022

  Supporting the administrative infrastructure of a growing, completely virtual nonprofit consulting firm, including contract management, fiscal operations, human resources, and project management. Responsible for a variety of administrative operations such as client invoicing, processing expense and credit card reports, preparing payroll allocations, budget development, tracking, and reconciliation and other related month end close tasks. Additional responsibilities include, drafting company policies, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines, organizing Request for Proposals materials, supporting executive level staff, website maintenance, and spearheading personnel recruitment efforts. Show less



Crime and Justice Institute at Community Resources for Justice

• Contracts & Business Manager

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2017

  As the Contracts and Business Manager, Ms. Nielsen brought the rare combination of contract and budget management skills to CJI. She was responsible for oversight of all CJI budgets and contract management for local, state, and federal awards including budget tracking and ensuring all requirements were met. She oversaw budget development, monitoring, and forecasting for CJI’s annual consolidated budget, as well as for all individual project budgets. Ms. Nielsen strived to develop, maintain, and improve internal systems and procedures and assisted project managers in managing performance and revenue goals, meeting budgetary compliance requirements, and understanding how their projects affected the consolidated budget. Show less



Epilepsy Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adult Program Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  Managed all adult programs for people impacted by epilepsy including the resource and referral services, the Rural Outreach Coordinators program (a partnership with the Area Health Education Center), mentoring, and support groups. Created and managed budgets related to program activities. Arranged all aspects of educational seminars. Helped to develop and manage the Government Relations and Public Policy Committee and the mentoring program. Recruited and trained volunteers. Provided training on epilepsy and seizure first aid to Law Enforcement officials, EMS professionals, community-based organizations, and medical facilities. Regularly attended epilepsy clinics at two major metropolitan hospitals. Show less



Correctional Psychology Associates

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

• Therapist

  • Feb 2007 - Oct 2008

  Provided individual therapy to clients on federal probation and helped to create community safety by addressing those issues that led clients to commit crimes. Completed substance abuse and dual-diagnosis assessments. Ran weekly substance abuse treatment, criminal culture, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups. Trained in Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change curriculum. Maintained client files and completed monthly treatment reports. Attended weekly case conferences. Provided individual therapy to clients on federal probation and helped to create community safety by addressing those issues that led clients to commit crimes. Completed substance abuse and dual-diagnosis assessments. Ran weekly substance abuse treatment, criminal culture, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy groups. Trained in Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change curriculum. Maintained client files and completed monthly treatment reports. Attended weekly case conferences.



Peer Assistance Services

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

• Program Director, NE TASC

  • Oct 2005 - Feb 2007

  Managed case management program for mandated adults convicted of felony convictions on parole. Supervised seven staff members and four offices, three of which were satellite. Provided weekly clinical supervision to a Bachelor of Social Work student. Coordinated staff meetings and trainings, as well as schedules and program hours and audited client files. Completed regularly scheduled employee evaluations. Redeveloped relationship with the Northeast Region of Parole as well as substance abuse treatment providers and increased caseload numbers. Provided case management services to around 90 clients, including substance abuse assessments and referrals to treatment and other community resources. Utilized database system to track client compliance. Show less



Center for Court Innovation

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Clinical Coordinator, Harlem Parole Reentry Court

  • Nov 2002 - Sep 2005

  Provided intensive case management to 30-50 individuals on parole returning to East and Central Harlem as well as to their families. Completed pre-release psychosocial assessments and ran a pre-release group at the Queensboro Correctional Facility. Conducted home visits. Developed and maintained good working relationships with staff from the Division of Parole, the Unified Court System, treatment providers and employment training programs. Created treatment plans and coordinated and arranged services for clients including transitional employment, job training, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, educational and housing resources. Maintained client records in an internet-based tracking application. Facilitated staff meetings, organized staff trainings, and took part in supervising full-time staff and interns. Show less