Experience

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  Madison Black

  • PR Recruitment Consultant Lead

    • Mar 2022 - Present

    As a PR Recruitment Consultant my goal is to first understand what you value when looking for new opportunities within the space, and then work with you to find the best possible fit.Please contact me at [email protected] Madison Black our mission is simple, we connect our clients with the best Marketing and Creative talent in the industry! We place professionals in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Scientific, Design, and Creative talent in full-time roles. We aim to take the stress out of recruitment, whether you are an employer looking to fill a critical role, or candidate that is ready for your next career move, Madison Black is here to help. Get in touch and find out how we can help you.

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  Cobb Psychotherapy LCSW

  • New York, United States

  • Therapist

    • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
    • New York, United States

    Cobb Psychotherapy is a full-service private therapy practice that caters to the specific needs of adults, couples, adolescents, and children. The practice's mission is to help clients reach their full potential - to thrive, not just survive.-Meet with clients for weekly individual therapy sessions that utilize CBT, MotivationalInterviewing, DBT, Psychodynamic, Problem Solving therapy, and other evidence based psychotherapy modalities-Conduct client intakes, screeners, assessments, and diagnoses-Meet regularly for staff trainings and workshops on a wide variety of therapeutic areas and practice modalities

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  The Institute for Family Health

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Therapy Social Work Graduate School (2nd Year Placement) at Center for Counseling at 17th Street

    • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
    • New York, New York, United States

    The Institute for Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers high quality, affordable medical and behavioral health services to underserved populations.-Meet one on one with clients weekly for individual therapy sessions that utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Problem Solving therapy, and other evidence based psychotherapy modalities-Conduct client intakes, screeners, assessments, and diagnoses -Create and collaboratively implement treatment plans with clients-Coordinate client care with other client providers (PCP's, Psychiatrists, Case Managers) -Utilize 'EPIC' healthcare software system for all client data, scheduling, records, and reporting-Submit documentation of sessions in a sufficient and timely manner-Meet weekly for trainings and staff meetings which include client case studies with input from multidisciplinary staff members in order to best understand and assist clients facing challenges

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  LIU Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn New York

  • Therapy Social Work Graduate School (1st Year Placement)at The Promise Center

    • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Brooklyn New York

    -Conducted clinical one on one weekly counseling/therapy sessions with a specialized caseload of undergraduate students who needed extra academic, social, emotional, or personal support.-Utilized a variety of modalities, therapies, human behavior theories, and engagement skills to work with students to address a variety of issues. Some of the issues I have addressed include (but are not limited to) depression, anxiety, family trauma, sexual trauma, homelessness, loneliness, performance anxiety, self-esteem/self-worth, sleep problems, challenges surrounding first generation college students, racism/marginalization, LGBTQ+ related topics, stigma, emerging adult issues, family separation, suicidal ideation, self-harm, professional development goals, body image, and romantic relationships.-Offered therapy services to students from a wide variety of ethnic, racial, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from students able to pay for their college career in full, to students experiencing homelessness.-Conducted all Health and Wellness checks, making sure students had necessary follow-up care.-Received positive feedback from students and colleagues, with multiple students referring friends to me for counseling-Created an alumni-student pairing/mentorship program to help current students (many of them first generation college students) both academically and professionally, arming them with the tools to succeed when they graduate, as well as the professional networks, mentorship, and real world application knowledge for their major, to ensure post-graduation success.(letter of recommendation attached below)

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  The Economist Magazine

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Sales, Experiential Marketing & Event Manager

    • Aug 2017 - Sep 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

    -Awarded 'top seller' of the North America sales team (featured picture from Global Experiential newsletter included below)-Through direct sales, our team of 5 broke the North America sales record for subscriptions in 1 day-Chosen to represent the Economist Magazine at the World Business Forum in Lincoln Center -Promoted to Event Manager and Team Leader-Educated and informed customers while representing The Economist Magazine -Worked with the Asia Pacific branch of the Economist through the rest of my VISA and then was transferred to the New York branch when my VISA ended-Engaged the public with specific food waste and sustainability articles in the Magazine-Promoted outreach & engagement and managed magazines image, as Brand Ambassador -Increased new subscriptions and expanded current subscriptions in cities nationwide (NYC, DC, Chicago)-Executed direct sales in unconventional settings such as guerrilla street campaigns, co-working spaces, & conferences-Engaged the public with specific articles from the Economist through experiential & participatory campaigns partnering with numerous sustainability organizations including Hungry Harvest, Tree Nation, and Beyond Meat-Our work has been featured in widespread publications including but not limited to The Washingtonian, Salesforce & LiveKindly

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  The Economist Magazine

  • Sydney, Australia

  • Brand Ambassador & Sales For The Economist Magazine & Other Brands

    • Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
    • Sydney, Australia

    -Awarded ‘Top seller’ of the Asia Pacific Economist sales team and served as part of team that broke Intercontinental & Regional sales records-Through direct sales work, our team of 4 broke the World Record of Economist subscriptions sold in a day by a single team (182 subscriptions- NAB Square, Sydney - May 2017 - Team of 4), eclipsing previous records set at London's Canary Wharf, and New York's Wall St.-Toured country doing direct in person sales, resulting in our team of four selling over 2,500+ subscriptions in less than 25 days.-Worked in experiential sales capacity for ‘The Economist’, converting conversations into paid subscriptions for the weekly magazine.-Represented and promoted companies to clients through in person promotional work and relationship building.-Represented other companies including but not limited to Transport NSW, Salesforce, The Cancer Council of Australia, The International Convention Center, Aussie, ANZ Banking, Spirit of Anzac, celebrity chef Luke Mangin, and the Sydney Home show

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  Temple Emanu-El

  • Individual and Family Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director of Youth Engagement and Justice Organizing

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

    COUNSELING AND GROUP WORK:• Created and executed all Youth and Social Justice initiatives for the 800 family organization• Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised Youth Group advisors and offered weekly counseling meetings to support their growth• Offered weekly counseling and guidance to Youth Group teen board members to empower and develop them as leaders• Offered guidance and skill building for at risk youth who had personal or familial experience with gang life and incarceration• Offered individual counseling and empowerment opportunities for at risk youth to process trauma and challenges• Created partnership with a local arts non-profitthat helped at risk teens process and express their experiences around traumaCOMMUNITY ORGANIZING & GROUP WORK:• Facilitated group meetings where coalition members gatheredand shared stories related to their personal & community struggles, resulting in deep and meaningful relationships between members, as well as collective growth and progress• Assembled a coalition of more than 30 people from diverse backgrounds representing 17 local organizations, building relationships, and addressing challenges in the community through identifying shared vulnerabilities and distress• Created individual/institutional relationships with community nonprofits, organizers, youth mentors, politicians and leaders• Created a core organizing team of congregants committed to long term social justice goals and system levels change

  • Youth & Justice Organizer, JOIN for Justice Fellow

    • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

    -Participated in a year long Community Organizer fellowship/apprenticeship program -Attended weekly workshops, retreats, and trainings with New England's leading community organizers and community leaders both within and outside of the Jewish communityThe Jewish Organizing Institute and Network for Justice (JOIN for Justice), is a national organization dedicated to training, supporting, and connecting Jewish organizers and their communities. JOIN for Justice responds to the escalating demand for skillful leaders who use organizing principles and practices to achieve positive social change.

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  401J

  • Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Board Member (20's and 30's young adult Jewish engagement)

    • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area

    -Helped steer and create the direction and programs for the group, as well as the group's strategic plans, best marketing practices, outreach, and key decision making processes-Created and headed the 'Newish & Jewish' committee dedicated to getting connected with Jewish young adults who are new to the Providence community, and also connecting them to others in the community-Connected and recruited via phone, email, text,in person coffee dates, and events that I hosted or organized-Independently found and recruited Jewish young adults in the Providence area who were previously disconnected from Jewish community-Hosted and organized two community wide dinners

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  Volunteer Odyssey

  • Greater Memphis Area

  • Intern

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Greater Memphis Area

    -Accompanied our program participants to volunteer sites and helped record and promote stories-Helped unemployed volunteers connect with opportunities in their fields of interest that sometimes led to full time employment-Assisted with event planning for fundraisers and mixers-Sourced new volunteer opportunities with partner organizations and publicized stories and videos-Strengthened existing relationships with local non profits and social service agencies

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  Temple Israel

  • Greater Memphis Area

  • TI Fellow

    • May 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Greater Memphis Area

    -Planned and executed developmental programs for peers-Partnered with community leaders + nonprofits and assisted in community building initiatives-Participated in professional development and leadership training workshops-Created marketing tools through social media, video and presentations

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  Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley

  • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

  • Intern

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

    -Interned with Habitat for Humanity as component of "Marketing for Not for Profits" class-Assisted the Development and event planning committee with fundraising and brainstorming -Researched and interviewed Habitat affiliates about best practices-Presented my work at the Social Justice Social Research Conference

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  Congregation Sons Of Israel & Congregation Keneseth Israel

  • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

  • Program Creator, Youth Leader, and Educator

    • Mar 2012 - May 2014
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

    AT CONGREGATION KENESETH ISRAEL -Created and implemented the synagogue's first ever after-services learning opportunity for children-Developed and led original creative Judaic-based programming every Friday night-Helped foster community among participants, and provide experiential education opportunities-Created an environment of support, welcome, safety, and learningAT CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL-Facilitated Judaic-based programming weekly for children ranging in age from kindergarten to third grade-Led programs which included prayer, parsha, weekly teachings & more-Came up with creative games and ways of creating a safe and engaging learning and play space

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  FEGS

  • 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013

  • Wellness Comprehensive Assessment Rehabilitation Employment Intern, CLIP Fellowship, JFEW Fellow

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • 315 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013

    -Accepted into the Collegiate Leadership Internship Program for 10 week paid professional development program as 1 of 50 from a pool of 250+ applicants-Program included internship with a non-profit (FEGS), weekly workshops, seminars, and mentorship by New York Jewish leaders and business professionals-Helped public assistance applicants and recipients with complex clinical barriers to employment, including medical, mental health and substance abuse conditions, to gain professional skills-Worked one on one assisting clients with instruction, job searching + applications, interview skills, appropriate attire, work readiness workshops, and resume creation-Marketed the course and recruited more than 50 clients for the Cornell Nutrition Workshop series-Observed case managers and job developers during daily tasks-Participated in meetings with instruction teams and client feedback groups

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  Steinbruck Center For Urban Studies

  • 1226 Vermont Ave.,NW, Washington, DC 20005

  • Education and Homelessness Outreach Intern

    • May 2012 - Jun 2013
    • 1226 Vermont Ave.,NW, Washington, DC 20005

    -Led orientation,discussions and managed volunteers’ direct service work engagement in approx 30 groups and 15+ partner agencies around homelessness -Created and led educational programming with visiting college and religious groups while volunteering through direct service work -Facilitated and cultivated relationships as well as coordinating logistics between the Steinbruck Center, the non-profits, the visiting groups, and social service agencies-Was requested to return and work at The Steinbruck Center for another semester after my initial summer internship -Researched and helped in the creation of volunteer forms and program aids & discussion questions-Delivered groups tours of the city and educated groups about urban poverty-Researched and organized free lunch meals program for Luther Place summer camp-Researched poverty related issues and social service agencies already in existence-Created a 'master intern binder' which includes all programs, directions, reflection questions, tips for future interns etc. so that all programs are officially documented and future interns have a source of reference to work from

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  The Family Place DC

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Development, Fundraising and Outreach Intern

    • Jan 2013 - May 2013
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    -Independently created a relationship and built rapport between The Family Place and the Georgetown Whole Foods Marketing leader which resulted in Georgetown Whole Foods agreeing to donate approx $10,000 of inventory to The Family Place-Organized, coordinated, adverized, and executed a restaurant fundraiser which resulted in approximately 400 people attending-Created and reinforced relationships with individual donors while working to generate more funding via phone calls and social media for low income Latino families in the DC area-Analyzed giving trends and brainstormed strategies to increase donor contributions-Drafted invitations, emails, and thank you letters/templates, and donation requests-Researched other agencies/non profits with similar missions-Delivered In person organization PR representation+donation asks to local business owners-Helped organize, coordinate, and run The Family Place Open House-Created relationships, requesting and receiving donations from Georgetown Whole Foods Market, CAVA Mezze Grill, LIME Mexican Grill, Target, Giant, Harris Teeter, & Alero

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  Muhlenberg Inter Faith club 'Star Crossed Students', Institute for Jewish Christian Understanding

  • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

  • Interfaith President (2012), IJCU Board Member (2012), VP of Publicity (2010-2011)

    • Sep 2010 - Feb 2013
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

    -Selected to represent Muhlenberg at Princeton University’s International Interfaith Convention-Served on the board as a liaison between the student led interfaith club and the Institute for Jewish Christian Understanding-Created "Religion With A Twist" program: A bi-weekly student led discussion that created a space to further explore, examine, and discuss different religious topics in an open/inter-faith environment- Advertised and marketed all events and meetings, facilitated all programs, and oversaw board members and positions-Created Muhlenberg's first ever Inter-faith concert, with all faith based campus groups participating-Created partnership with the Lehigh Valley Dialogue Center and hosted Muhlenberg's first ever 'Turkish Coffee Night" which had 100+ students and community members in attendance-Awarded the Jeanette Eichenwald Interfaith Award" at honors convocation

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  Muhlenberg College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Peer Tutor

    • Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

    -Selected by Academic Resource Center for excellent course work and subject understanding-Underwent intensive tutor training,tutored students on a weekly basis in Psychology and Philosophy

  • Student Philanthropy Assistant and Fundraiser

    • Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

    -Conducted fundraising phone calls weekly, building rapport with alumni and parents while generating monetary support for the college- Illustrated knowledge, professionalism, and sensitivity while fundraising, serving as a liaison between the college and constituents-Chosen as one of only two students from the class of 2014 to join the Student Philanthropy Task Force Committee

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  United Synagogue Youth Camp

  • Staff

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2011

    -Held responsible for a cabin of thirteen girls-Ensured the safety and security of each camper-Nurtured and helped to develop camper's talents and skill sets-Led creative writing workshop-Created and lead cabin programs daily which encouraged learning, friendship, and community building

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  Jews United for Justice

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Machon Kaplan Program, Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, Community Organizing Intern

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    -Selected as 1 of approx 30 students across the U.S. to participate in RAC program-Explored the intersection among religion, politics, and social justice-Worked at a social justice internship (Jews United For Justice) doing community organizing-Connected Rabbis, synagogues, Hillels, and community members to restaurant workers, enabling them to share their stories-Engaged in Judaism and Social Justice classes in the morning and night-Developed and executed advertising, outreach, and recruitment strategies resulting in enlisting over 50 synagogues for Labor on the Bimah program-Helped to create program resource packet-Culminated in writing and delivering a marketing speech to 100 people'

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  Jewish Community Center, West Orange

  • Youth and Teens Initiatives Recruitment Intern

    • Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

    -Researched, developed, and led visual arts and educationally themed activities for children-Participated in weekly meetings discussing finance and program options-Performed various office duties

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  Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ-The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life

  • Teen Public Relations Intern

    • Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

    -Generated and publicize events through social media (Facebook) and phone calls -Developed new web based recruitment initiatives with the leaders of Diller Teen Fellowship -Wrote press for advertising of the Youth Section of the Jewish Community Center