Therapist

• Oct 2021 - Present

Youth & Family Therapist

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

Youth TLP Case Manager

• Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

Youth Care Worker

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

-Documented youth actions, case details, and affect for records after each shift.-Communicated and coordinated with caseworkers, legal guardians, and police concerning youth’s background and placement.-Supervised and attended to immediate needs of youth arriving at shelter, during their stay, and before leaving shelter.-Answered hotline calls during each shift concerning youth and other individuals needing emergency shelter and additional resources.

Residential Supervisor

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

-Facilitate art & life skill workshops for residents. -Aid in creating and reaching weekly/monthly goals with residents. -Report on youth's behavior during weekly case management meetings to track their progress in program. -Collaborate with HALO social work student and program director to assess and reach needs of residents. -Facilitate art & life skill workshops for residents. -Aid in creating and reaching weekly/monthly goals with residents. -Report on youth's behavior during weekly case management meetings to track their progress in program. -Collaborate with HALO social work student and program director to assess and reach needs of residents.

Social Work Student

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

Second practicum placement for MSW program with the University of Missouri-Kansas City. | www.journeytonewlife.org Second practicum placement for MSW program with the University of Missouri-Kansas City. | www.journeytonewlife.org

Social Work Student

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

Practicum placement for MSW program with the University of Missouri-Kansas City. | www.lazminkc.org Practicum placement for MSW program with the University of Missouri-Kansas City. | www.lazminkc.org

Creative Workshop Intern

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

-Developed and facilitated art & life skill workshops three times a week for 5-10 at-risk and homeless youthweekly, ranging from ages 5-18.-Created and implemented three sessions of a self-care workshop for teens.-Reported on youth standings and affect during workshops weekly to track youth’s experiences at HALO’sprograms.-Assisted with HALO Housing Program and attended case management and status meetings. -Developed and facilitated art & life skill workshops three times a week for 5-10 at-risk and homeless youthweekly, ranging from ages 5-18.-Created and implemented three sessions of a self-care workshop for teens.-Reported on youth standings and affect during workshops weekly to track youth’s experiences at HALO’sprograms.-Assisted with HALO Housing Program and attended case management and status meetings.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

-Surveyed approximately 25 SNAP participants concerning the Double Up Food Bucks program at KansasFarmers’ Markets.-Conducted 11 environmental assessments at each market during each visit in Lawrence, Emporia,Manhattan and Atchison, to evaluate produce and vendors.-Coordinated interviews with market managers to improve the Double Up Food Program for participantsand vendors in the future. -Surveyed approximately 25 SNAP participants concerning the Double Up Food Bucks program at KansasFarmers’ Markets.-Conducted 11 environmental assessments at each market during each visit in Lawrence, Emporia,Manhattan and Atchison, to evaluate produce and vendors.-Coordinated interviews with market managers to improve the Double Up Food Program for participantsand vendors in the future.

Peer Health Education Outreach Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

-Actively promoted healthy choices for students and the KU community-Provided educational resources for student organizations and the student body at weekly events-Encouraged and included diverse voices and experiences in health and wellness education process-Recruited volunteers to aid in educating the KU community-Created monthly health and wellness newsletters to distribute on campus-Certified in CPR -Actively promoted healthy choices for students and the KU community-Provided educational resources for student organizations and the student body at weekly events-Encouraged and included diverse voices and experiences in health and wellness education process-Recruited volunteers to aid in educating the KU community-Created monthly health and wellness newsletters to distribute on campus-Certified in CPR

Youth Engagement Intern

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

-Planned and implemented a three-day hunger education program for youth; Harvesters' Youth Hunger Summit -Researched for accurate and relevant program material-Designed and created program material, such as worksheets, info graphics, & activities-Created the Harvesters' Youth Engagement Toolkit that includes actions, steps, and resources for youth participants to utilize-Effectively led and engaged with youth 10-18 -Planned and implemented a three-day hunger education program for youth; Harvesters' Youth Hunger Summit -Researched for accurate and relevant program material-Designed and created program material, such as worksheets, info graphics, & activities-Created the Harvesters' Youth Engagement Toolkit that includes actions, steps, and resources for youth participants to utilize-Effectively led and engaged with youth 10-18

Correspondent

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

-Effectively communicated with sources on a daily basis to set up interviews-Communicated with the KU community and student body-Created and maintained relationships with a wide range of sources-Conducted interviews with sources on personal topics with trust and discretion-Interacted with editors and showed flexibility when deadlines were changed -Effectively communicated with sources on a daily basis to set up interviews-Communicated with the KU community and student body-Created and maintained relationships with a wide range of sources-Conducted interviews with sources on personal topics with trust and discretion-Interacted with editors and showed flexibility when deadlines were changed

Host

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

-Greeted customers and ensured they were satisfied with their service- Built relationships with customers- Always practiced cleanliness such as bussing tables and sweeping floors- Built relationships with coworkers based on accountability and respect -Greeted customers and ensured they were satisfied with their service- Built relationships with customers- Always practiced cleanliness such as bussing tables and sweeping floors- Built relationships with coworkers based on accountability and respect

Receptionist

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

-Spoke with customers on a daily basis and worked with them to solve dilemmas-Interacted with coworkers and superiors to achieve efficient work days and better our customers’ experience-Completed paperwork for clients, such as deeds and trusts-Executed responsibilities of answering phone, emails and relaying information between the client and our company -Spoke with customers on a daily basis and worked with them to solve dilemmas-Interacted with coworkers and superiors to achieve efficient work days and better our customers’ experience-Completed paperwork for clients, such as deeds and trusts-Executed responsibilities of answering phone, emails and relaying information between the client and our company