Maria Pickett

RISE! Program Manager at The Women's Resource
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Houston, Texas, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Essentials
    AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®)
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • College Finance Essentials
    AFCPE® (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education®)
    Mar, 2022
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • RISE! Program Manager
      • Oct 2020 - Present

    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Counselor
      • Jul 2016 - Jan 2021

      • Guide students to create a resume to best present their high school involvement and use resumes to complete the Common and Coalition Applications • Introduce letters of recommendation for college applications and brainstorm with students which teachers to ask and how to ask • Maintain database of students including entering in new student transcripts and test scores, parent and student contact information, and recording hours spent with staff • Develop new billing system and calendar program and create accompanying instruction manuals to be shared among staff • Write and design quarterly newsletters sent to all students and families outlining organization updates, student accomplishments, and instructions for new processes • Create flyer, registration form, and outcomes survey for ACT prep course and coordinate all communication between course manager, instructor, students, and parents Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Coordinator, Women's Center
      • Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

      • Advise students in one-on-one meetings to discuss their personal and academic concerns and connect them with on- and off-campus resources • Plan and implement programming geared to support students, including a healthy boundaries workshop and a salary negotiation workshop • Manage supplies and contract budgets as well as a staff consisting of a part-time specialist and up to four work study students • Survey student needs and create systems that address them, including developing a free feminine product project and collecting donated clothes to give out to students • Meet weekly with school administration to provide updates and collaborate on larger student services projects • Serve as advisor to two student organizations, Gender-Sexuality Alliance and Extended & Shifting Family Club, and as mentor to multiple students through Student Success Institute Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Masters Level Counseling Trainee at Counseling and Testing Services
      • May 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Conduct weekly and biweekly therapy sessions with UNT students presenting with issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and substance use • Co-lead an animal-assisted and art therapy group, anxiety workshop, and instructional workshop on using meditation and biofeedback resources • Provide vocational counseling to students through the administration and review of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments • Represent department at freshmen orientation and student activities fairs to answer student questions and provide information about seeking services • Participate in weekly individual and group supervision sessions including didactic seminars Show less

    • Secretary
      • Sep 2015 - May 2017

      •File insurance claims for entire business and reconcile reimbursements from insurance companies, maintaining accurate records of counselors and psychiatrist’s intake •Discuss scheduling, billing, and information of services with all patients and clients •Develop proficiency in programs PracticeFusion for client and patient management and Availity to file and review insurance claims •File insurance claims for entire business and reconcile reimbursements from insurance companies, maintaining accurate records of counselors and psychiatrist’s intake •Discuss scheduling, billing, and information of services with all patients and clients •Develop proficiency in programs PracticeFusion for client and patient management and Availity to file and review insurance claims

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

      •Teach and adapt professional skills curriculum to high school seniors during an eight-week summer training program •Encourage team building between students to improve retention and form a sense of unity •Develop one-on-one relationships with students to mentor and encourage them throughout the summer program and beyond •Assist in placing students into corporate internships in STEM fields •Manage relationships with corporate clients to ensure that client and student issues in the workplace are dealt with effectively •Monitor and motivate student intern performance in the workplace, including leading performance reviews in the workplace •Lead weekly team meetings of 20 students during the school year and assist them in researching career paths, applying and being accepted to colleges, and securing the financial aid to be successful in college •Coordinate social activities to preserve the team bond and leave students more invested in the program •Assist in Marketing and Development projects, including social media, press releases, written announcements, and other initiatives Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Aug 2012 - May 2013

      Research assistant in Dr. Anton Villado's psychology lab• Conducted experimental sessions on training protocols’ impact on performance• Entered data for analysis• Trained participants to operate a video game used in experiment

    • President of Baker College
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

      • Elected head of residential organization of approximately 360 undergraduates• Oversaw and allocated a budget of approximately $45,000• Ran an elected cabinet of 20 members who organized committees, social events, intellectual programming, legislative changes, and set community standards• Collaborated with administrators and other student leaders across campus and outside organizations• Served on the Alcohol Policy Advisory Committee

    • Internal Vice President of the Student Association
      • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

      • Mentored 33 New Student Representatives to become student leaders• Organized a new campus-wide initiative of discovering best practices• Oversaw Environmental, Student Life, and Academics committees• Designed and implemented several leadership retreats for students

    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2009 - May 2011

      Research assistant in Dr. Randi Martin's psychology lab• Literature review on Pure Word Deafness for postdoctoral research fellow• Ran cognitive- and memory-related experiments for various doctoral candidates• Transcribed audio files for research scientist• Converted image files for doctoral candidate

    • Children's Services Intern
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Coordinated enrichment activities for children, including group therapy sessions, art activities, and field trips • Provided childcare for children ages infant to 18 • Assisted in maintaining administrative files, updating filing system • Performed intakes of new clients • Received training in shelter management and responding to crisis calls • Completed training in interacting with violence victims • Coordinated enrichment activities for children, including group therapy sessions, art activities, and field trips • Provided childcare for children ages infant to 18 • Assisted in maintaining administrative files, updating filing system • Performed intakes of new clients • Received training in shelter management and responding to crisis calls • Completed training in interacting with violence victims

Education

  • University of North Texas
    Master’s Degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
    2015 - 2017
  • Rice University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality
    2009 - 2013

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