Experience

The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area In my current role, I assist retired NFL players as they transition to life after football. In doing so, I act as a reliable point of contact for resources available through The Trust and other outside organizations. In addition, I act as a liaison for the service team with outside organizations that implement lifestyle, career, and educational resources to the former player population. These tasks are accomplished while maintaining player confidentiality, maintaining player case records, and… Show more In my current role, I assist retired NFL players as they transition to life after football. In doing so, I act as a reliable point of contact for resources available through The Trust and other outside organizations. In addition, I act as a liaison for the service team with outside organizations that implement lifestyle, career, and educational resources to the former player population. These tasks are accomplished while maintaining player confidentiality, maintaining player case records, and helping players with mental health needs as they arise. Show less



Linden Resources, Inc.

• Community Based Workforce Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Arlington, Virginia, United States Starting as an intern and then transitioning into a full time position, my focus was to help those with varying physical and intellectual disabilities with their career aspirations. Working on-site at multiple federally owned buildings, I was tasked with facilitating job training, job development and follow-up services for Linden's supported employee population. I was also tasked with developing rehabilitation plans and comprehensive evaluations of clients’ aptitudes, education, physical… Show more Starting as an intern and then transitioning into a full time position, my focus was to help those with varying physical and intellectual disabilities with their career aspirations. Working on-site at multiple federally owned buildings, I was tasked with facilitating job training, job development and follow-up services for Linden's supported employee population. I was also tasked with developing rehabilitation plans and comprehensive evaluations of clients’ aptitudes, education, physical abilities, and career goals. Completion of these tasks were done through interviewing, testing, and personality assessments

• Workforce Specialist Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Arlington, VA



Fairfax County Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher/ AVID Tutor

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Fairfax County, VA As a substitute teacher, I was responsible for providing non-classroom academic instructions for middle school students who participate in the AVID program on a group and/or individual basis. This was done by following lesson plans left by the teachers to ensure that the curriculum is still being administered in their absence. Groups ranged in size from 6-30 students. Furthermore, I instructed students in various subjects such as Biology, English, Spanish, Physical Education, Life Skills, Math,… Show more As a substitute teacher, I was responsible for providing non-classroom academic instructions for middle school students who participate in the AVID program on a group and/or individual basis. This was done by following lesson plans left by the teachers to ensure that the curriculum is still being administered in their absence. Groups ranged in size from 6-30 students. Furthermore, I instructed students in various subjects such as Biology, English, Spanish, Physical Education, Life Skills, Math, and more. Show less



The George Washington University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Washington, DC As a counselor on campus, I was responsible for providing individual and career counseling services to approximately 5-10 individuals residing in the greater Washington DC metro area. This was done by preparing and conducting individual counseling services that utilized various empirically based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Theory, Career Counseling, and others. In doing so, documentation of treatment plans, narratives, progress notes, interventions… Show more As a counselor on campus, I was responsible for providing individual and career counseling services to approximately 5-10 individuals residing in the greater Washington DC metro area. This was done by preparing and conducting individual counseling services that utilized various empirically based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Theory, Career Counseling, and others. In doing so, documentation of treatment plans, narratives, progress notes, interventions, treatment evaluations, discharge summaries, and treatment plan reviews was essential. Meanwhile, maintaining client records and charts in accordance with both CCSC and ACA/CACREP regulatory accreditations and contractual standards was another key component. Show less



Alternative Paths Training School

• Program Facilitator

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

  As a Program Facilitator, I helped to implement IEP's, students protocols, and students educational goals to kids who were diagnosed with a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability. Assisting in the decrease of students maladaptive behaviors while trying to increase the student adaptive behaviors was also a key responsibility in this role.



Community Residences Inc.

• Relief Aide

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Fairfax, VA Provided relief aid for various group homes in the Northern Virginia area while assisting the intellectually disabled population with daily living activities. Documented behaviors exhibited by individuals while administering daily medications and tracked behavioral goals for over 30 consumers throughout the organization.



George Mason University

• Research Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  Fairfax, VA Undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers on a randomized control trial designed to prevent suicidal behavior, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, and substance abuse problems amongst adolescents receiving mental health treatment. Administered and entered data for baseline and follow-up assessments for at least 20 families involved in the study while training 3 research assistants on data entry. Helped administer a retention protocol for families enrolled in the… Show more Undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers on a randomized control trial designed to prevent suicidal behavior, sexually transmitted infections and HIV, and substance abuse problems amongst adolescents receiving mental health treatment. Administered and entered data for baseline and follow-up assessments for at least 20 families involved in the study while training 3 research assistants on data entry. Helped administer a retention protocol for families enrolled in the study, including making home visits, administering drugs of abuse urine screens, and scoring psychological instruments to assess safety level of adolescents. Show less