Experience

Compass Behavioral Group

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

• Supervisee in Social Work

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Luminary Hair Co

• Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Hairstylist

  • Dec 2020 - Jan 2023

  Inclusive hair salon specializing in gender-affirming salon services. Inclusive hair salon specializing in gender-affirming salon services.



Goodwill Community Employment Center

• Central and Coastal Virginia

• Clinical Social Work Intern

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Conducted interviews with participants with disabilities to assess program effectiveness and satisfaction, both in person and remotely. Created an updated survey to be used to identify employee needs and areas for potential assistance and programs aimed at addressing those needs. Assisted in leading group activities (conducted in Spanish) focused on overcoming challenges to obtaining and maintaining employment. Conducted interviews with participants with disabilities to assess program effectiveness and satisfaction, both in person and remotely. Created an updated survey to be used to identify employee needs and areas for potential assistance and programs aimed at addressing those needs. Assisted in leading group activities (conducted in Spanish) focused on overcoming challenges to obtaining and maintaining employment.



Blackbird Hair Salon

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hairstylist

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2020



MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Personal Care Attendant

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

  -Provided respite childcare to a child during cancer treatment and while in maintenance. -Engaged in fun and educational activities with the child, including arts and crafts, exercise, and learning games. -Accompanied child and parent to medical appointments, both local and out of state. -Followed instructions for the specific care of the child, including diet and medications. -Provided respite childcare to a child during cancer treatment and while in maintenance. -Engaged in fun and educational activities with the child, including arts and crafts, exercise, and learning games. -Accompanied child and parent to medical appointments, both local and out of state. -Followed instructions for the specific care of the child, including diet and medications.



Better Housing Coalition- Department of Children and Families

• Child/Youth Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

  Developed a 10-week summer youth program for 20 children between 5 and 10 years of age, including daily STEM and character-building group activities, as well as daily reading skill enrichment activities.Planned, prepared, and led over 40 daily age-appropriate enrichment activities, five educational field trips, and multiple ongoing community service projects. Coordinated with community partners, including Feed More, Richmond Public Library, Richmond Peace Education Center, Bike Walk RVA-Sports Backers, and the YMCA of Greater Richmond, to provide additional services and education to program participants.Provided individual conflict resolution counseling to children and utilized trauma-informed practice interventions when appropriate. Show less

• Social Work Intern

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Conducted assessments and provided motivational interviewing to senior residents. Lead age-appropriate and enriching group activities with Youth Program participants. Organized community outreach activities. Provided eviction prevention counseling services.