Physical Therapy Assistant Student, Certified Personal Trainer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Health Mentor (Personal Trainer and Case Manager)

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2023

Youth Care Specialist

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

Serve as initial contact to an average of 20 homeless youth per week referred from partner organizations and through individual crisis calls, walk-ins, outreach, and scheduled appts. Performed an average of 15 hours per week of community outreach, connecting the homeless population with homeless and crisis services, building rapport with highly vulnerable populations and community members. Administer an average of 10 housing and needs-based screenings, assessments, and intakes per week… Show more Serve as initial contact to an average of 20 homeless youth per week referred from partner organizations and through individual crisis calls, walk-ins, outreach, and scheduled appts. Performed an average of 15 hours per week of community outreach, connecting the homeless population with homeless and crisis services, building rapport with highly vulnerable populations and community members. Administer an average of 10 housing and needs-based screenings, assessments, and intakes per week for homeless youth between ages 18-24. Connect all received clients to the appropriate resources like mental health clinics, food banks, educational and employment services, and housing or shelters. Provide optional short-term case management for homeless youth between ages 16-24 Maintain and update all client data on required documents and records using WellSky, NC Homeless Management Information System, and three internal tracking logs. Maintain relationships with all participating clients after connecting them to relevant resources to ensure they continue striving towards independence. Collaborate with the Street Outreach and Haven House Service program staff to ensure that youth are connected with the proper program to meet their needs. Maintain 8 + partnerships with law enforcement, juvenile justice organizations, human service agencies, schools, Coordinated Entry access sites and other continuums of care. Show less Serve as initial contact to an average of 20 homeless youth per week referred from partner organizations and through individual crisis calls, walk-ins, outreach, and scheduled appts. Performed an average of 15 hours per week of community outreach, connecting the homeless population with homeless and crisis services, building rapport with highly vulnerable populations and community members. Administer an average of 10 housing and needs-based screenings, assessments, and intakes per week… Show more Serve as initial contact to an average of 20 homeless youth per week referred from partner organizations and through individual crisis calls, walk-ins, outreach, and scheduled appts. Performed an average of 15 hours per week of community outreach, connecting the homeless population with homeless and crisis services, building rapport with highly vulnerable populations and community members. Administer an average of 10 housing and needs-based screenings, assessments, and intakes per week for homeless youth between ages 18-24. Connect all received clients to the appropriate resources like mental health clinics, food banks, educational and employment services, and housing or shelters. Provide optional short-term case management for homeless youth between ages 16-24 Maintain and update all client data on required documents and records using WellSky, NC Homeless Management Information System, and three internal tracking logs. Maintain relationships with all participating clients after connecting them to relevant resources to ensure they continue striving towards independence. Collaborate with the Street Outreach and Haven House Service program staff to ensure that youth are connected with the proper program to meet their needs. Maintain 8 + partnerships with law enforcement, juvenile justice organizations, human service agencies, schools, Coordinated Entry access sites and other continuums of care. Show less

Research Assistant, NC Works Career Pathways

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

Planned and executed two statewide conferences for 200+ career professionals across 100 counties, increasing client satisfaction by 200% (33% to 99%). Disseminate workforce development guidelines to policy administrators and the public by writing one pagers, brochures and website content, leading to 34 career programs to be established throughout state. Conducted data collection, file records and conducted surveys. Evaluated 40+ grant requests for career programs eligible for federal… Show more Planned and executed two statewide conferences for 200+ career professionals across 100 counties, increasing client satisfaction by 200% (33% to 99%). Disseminate workforce development guidelines to policy administrators and the public by writing one pagers, brochures and website content, leading to 34 career programs to be established throughout state. Conducted data collection, file records and conducted surveys. Evaluated 40+ grant requests for career programs eligible for federal funding. Developed and maintained the NCWorks Career Pathways website and social media. Show less Planned and executed two statewide conferences for 200+ career professionals across 100 counties, increasing client satisfaction by 200% (33% to 99%). Disseminate workforce development guidelines to policy administrators and the public by writing one pagers, brochures and website content, leading to 34 career programs to be established throughout state. Conducted data collection, file records and conducted surveys. Evaluated 40+ grant requests for career programs eligible for federal… Show more Planned and executed two statewide conferences for 200+ career professionals across 100 counties, increasing client satisfaction by 200% (33% to 99%). Disseminate workforce development guidelines to policy administrators and the public by writing one pagers, brochures and website content, leading to 34 career programs to be established throughout state. Conducted data collection, file records and conducted surveys. Evaluated 40+ grant requests for career programs eligible for federal funding. Developed and maintained the NCWorks Career Pathways website and social media. Show less

Policy Intern

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Researched state government policies and initiatives in North Carolina and bordering states. Collected and distilled data for policy advisors. Drafted hearing briefs. Attended and summarized house and senate committee hearings Researched state government policies and initiatives in North Carolina and bordering states. Collected and distilled data for policy advisors. Drafted hearing briefs. Attended and summarized house and senate committee hearings