Maria D. Bennett
Vocational Evaluator at VOCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT CENTER INC- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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VOCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT CENTER INC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vocational Evaluator
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Mar 2017 - Present
- Provide orientation to all new vocational evaluation participants and complete intake case file information - Conduct situational assessments at VAC or in community locations - Administer all testing and assessments - Complete Vocational Evaluation Report summarizing results of evaluations, make recommendations for additional training or services and accommodations as needed. - Works with participant to identify a realistic vocational goal, assists to determine suitable vocational goals with individuals interests, aptitudes and physical/mental/emotional limitations - Create reports on participants progress by scheduling case conferences and providing written documentation to sponsoring agency - Works as part of a rehabilitation team in developing program components as defined in evaluation and rehabilitation plans
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Family Trust
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Property Manager
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Aug 2008 - Jan 2016
* Successfully managed 5 leasing properties that included 8 rental units. * Arranged and oversaw repair, maintenance and renovations * Communicated and negotiated service costs with various contractors * Collected rent, resolved tenant issues and disputes, completed background checks on prospective tenants * Complied with policies and procedures of the City of Boston’s Section 8 housing laws and codes * Paid all utility bills, taxes and insurance * Successfully managed 5 leasing properties that included 8 rental units. * Arranged and oversaw repair, maintenance and renovations * Communicated and negotiated service costs with various contractors * Collected rent, resolved tenant issues and disputes, completed background checks on prospective tenants * Complied with policies and procedures of the City of Boston’s Section 8 housing laws and codes * Paid all utility bills, taxes and insurance
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Mercer
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Portugal
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Administrative Assistant, Global Operations
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Mar 2006 - Aug 2014
Supported management and staff. Performed administrative functions with heavy calendar management, travel arrangements and expense reports responsibilities. Supported management and staff. Performed administrative functions with heavy calendar management, travel arrangements and expense reports responsibilities.
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Temporary Employment
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2005 - 2005
Curry College, Milton MA: Assigned as an Enrollment Representative with the Registrar's Office. Main duties consisted of fulfilling student transcript requests, enrollment verification, re-admissions, transfer credits to other colleges, adding and dropping student classes. Position required strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and heavy student and parent contact. Mt. Ida College, Newton, MA: Assigned to the Office of Development. Assisted in the solicitation of donations for the School of Animal Science and the New England Institute. Microfluidics, Newton, MA: Assisted in the production and editing of their 10Q Report.
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Fleet Boston Financial
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Executive Administrative Assistant
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2001 - 2004
Supported Director of Global Procurement and direct reports Supported Director of Global Procurement and direct reports
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Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Marketing Associate
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1995 - 2000
• Supported Mass. Health by providing Medicare and Medicaid members with health plan information at orientation sessions throughout HPHC's health centers. • Developed a critical illness database system for members to support the Massachusetts Populations at Risk Program. This resulted in paperwork reduction and reporting accuracy by 75%. • Conducted health fairs at hospitals, schools and government agencies. • Catalogued and created a library for approved state-run Health Care Financing Administration documentation files, newsletters and periodicals.
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Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Health Education, Nutrition, Human Services, Public Health -
Bunker Hill Community College
General Concentration, Nutrition Sciences & Addiction