Experience

More Than Words

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Government Contacts Manager

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Manages a portfolio of 7+ fee for service government contracts, currently including Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, Department of Transitional Assistance, Safe & Successful Youth Initiative, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, SNAP E&T and Neighborhood Jobs Trust., Tracks invoicing, enrollments, outcomes, and relationships, and recording youth affiliations in Salesforce database across all contracts. Collaborates with admissions and youth… Show more Manages a portfolio of 7+ fee for service government contracts, currently including Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, Department of Transitional Assistance, Safe & Successful Youth Initiative, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, SNAP E&T and Neighborhood Jobs Trust., Tracks invoicing, enrollments, outcomes, and relationships, and recording youth affiliations in Salesforce database across all contracts. Collaborates with admissions and youth development teams to secure service referrals for youth, and proactively communicates with agencies including the Department of Children and Families and Department of Mental Health. Complete enrollments and record keeping for enrollment-based contracts, including completing enrollment paperwork, maintaining files, and completing entries into state databases as needed (e.g., MOSES, PATH). In collaboration with Associate Director of Policy & Government Relations, proactively and strategically reviews youth team to maximize fee for service funding opportunities for each youth and MTW overall. Makes recommendations for new programs or programs to exit to optimize funding based on our youth population. Maintains and regularly audits youth files to ensure compliance on government contracts, including for SNAP E&T, DTA, NJT, and WIOA.

• Youth Development Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2023



Nick's Mobile Notary

• Notary Public

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Lynn, Massachusetts, United States



Boston Center for Independent Living

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transition Pathway Services Advocate

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Participate in transition planning to help young adults with disabilities plan for life after high school, enter the adult human services system, and live independently. Build peer mentoring programs for students ages 14 to 22. Provide customize job placement and job readiness assistance including resume and cover letter development, job interviewing skills, coaching, and job lead development to young adults. Facilitator of group sessions or workshops around job readiness and independent living… Show more Participate in transition planning to help young adults with disabilities plan for life after high school, enter the adult human services system, and live independently. Build peer mentoring programs for students ages 14 to 22. Provide customize job placement and job readiness assistance including resume and cover letter development, job interviewing skills, coaching, and job lead development to young adults. Facilitator of group sessions or workshops around job readiness and independent living skills. Show less



Salem State Public Schools

• Bilingual Paraprofessional

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2020



Boston Children Museum

• Visitor Service Associate and Health and Wellness Specialist

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2019

  Boston, Responsible for five-star customer service for the over half a million young children and families visiting the Museum in one year. Developed and delivered educational programming, engaging diverse, multi-lingual, international families in creative activities from bubble blowing to investigative science challenges. Work with Early Education Team in PlaySpace exhibit to deliver activities for babies and toddlers. Design and deliver programs for special needs children and families at MorningStar… Show more Responsible for five-star customer service for the over half a million young children and families visiting the Museum in one year. Developed and delivered educational programming, engaging diverse, multi-lingual, international families in creative activities from bubble blowing to investigative science challenges. Work with Early Education Team in PlaySpace exhibit to deliver activities for babies and toddlers. Design and deliver programs for special needs children and families at MorningStar monthly events. Conduct research and prototype testing for future exhibit development in exhibit spaces. Creator of salsa dance program and socio-emotional activities that happen monthly. Provide support for events such as Family Play Week, El Mundo Latino Family Festival and many others to promote museum visibility. Show less



Bridgewell

• Per diem

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  Lynn Create opportunities for individuals to work on their ISP goals. Assist in data collection. Plan, organize, and lead groups to foster their critical thinking skills.



Washington Street Baptist Church

• Kid's Club Staff Member

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Developed and implemented age appropriate activates for inner city youth. I also provided academic support and encouragement in homework. Tutored parents in English, emphasizing vocabulary and provide conversation practice. As well as worked collaboratively with center administration to address changing needs of audience.



Peabody Essex Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Studio Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  Assisted in developing, preparing, and implementing studio art activities, festivals programs and related gallery activities Worked with the public Did Internet Research for Studio Activities happening in the museum



Peabody Essex Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Art and Nature Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assist with teaching interactive programs Generated programming ideas and help prepared exhibitions in the Art & Nature Center. Greeted and help visitors in the Art and Nature Center and monitor how families interact with the exhibits. Conducted Research on the Hispanic Population in and around the Salem area and helped design ways in which the museum could bring more Hispanics people into the museum  Created a Spanish Version of a Gallery Spy quest that is… Show more Assist with teaching interactive programs Generated programming ideas and help prepared exhibitions in the Art & Nature Center. Greeted and help visitors in the Art and Nature Center and monitor how families interact with the exhibits. Conducted Research on the Hispanic Population in and around the Salem area and helped design ways in which the museum could bring more Hispanics people into the museum  Created a Spanish Version of a Gallery Spy quest that is available to the public Show less



Marian Court College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ADMISSION AMBASSADOR:

  • Sep 2008 - May 2010

  Swampscott • Assisted the Admissions office in a variety of recruitment events throughout the year • Gave tours to prospective Students • Participated in student panels

• Student

  • 2008 - 2010