Experience

Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania

• Consumer Benefits Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  The Consumer Benefits Coordinator (CBC) is responsible for providing full range of services and outreach associated with assisting Veterans with obtaining public benefits and resources to promote recovery and self-sufficiency. CBC will maintain knowledge of current laws, rules, regulations, polices, and procedures pertaining to SSI/SSDI disability benefits, Medicare and Medicaid health insurance, Veterans Health Administration, cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), health care coverage, and other social programs. Show less



Chatham University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Director of Career Development

  • Jul 2010 - Jan 2016

  -Lead planning and execution of annual campus Employment & Internship fairs; reviewing all logistics, marketing, and employer development -Teach intensive, experiential 3-week 2-credit Career Development course in which participants learn to be effective job seekers and valuable employees -Present to departments on and off campus on various topics including, MBTI, resume and cover letter preparation along with interviewing and job search preparation -Conduct trainings with undergraduate, graduate, staff, and faculty on topics including work ethic, supervision, and professional development -Identify training & development needs within the university through evaluations and consultation with students, staff, faculty and constituents and create training based on the needs -Represent the University at professional conferences and trainings, in addition to local and regional meetings -Provide career counseling to all undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Assist with all aspects of career advising including; resume, cover letter, and job search assistance -Coordinate all graduate testing (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, DAT, MCAT) for current student and alumni. -Contribute to orientation events in collaboration with other campus departments -Oversee all on and off campus student employment in addition to assistantships; liaise with off campus sites and maintain positive relationships; support employees and supervisors in handling disciplinary issues -Monitor the hours, Federal Work Study awards and all student employment and assistantships program for university and federal compliance -Monitor and report the management of the student employment budget -Assist in monitoring the online database that houses full-time, part-time and internship positions Show less



Allegheny Psychological & Counseling Services

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Health Specialist

  • May 2005 - Oct 2012

  -Provided in-home counseling for families -Completed intake assessments, goal plans, and coordinated involvement with other community agencies -Recorded the families’ progress and reported concerns to all interested parties in a timely manner -Participated in weekly team meetings and additional trainings to improve skills -Trained in techniques to ensure a positive working relationship with families, children, and teens -Provided in-home counseling for families -Completed intake assessments, goal plans, and coordinated involvement with other community agencies -Recorded the families’ progress and reported concerns to all interested parties in a timely manner -Participated in weekly team meetings and additional trainings to improve skills -Trained in techniques to ensure a positive working relationship with families, children, and teens



Robert Morris University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Counselor

  • Oct 2002 - Jul 2010

  -Participated in the annual Career Expo; reviewing all logistics, marketing, and employer development -Represented the University at professional conferences in addition to local and regional meetings -Educated as a First Year Seminar (FYSP1000) Instructor and function as a shadow role for a student mentor -Initiated the Student Employment Program for on and off campus employment -Coordinated the Graduate Assistantship Program along with a Professional Student Employment Program -Established the online system that processes positions, descriptions, payroll authorization, and time sheets for the student employment program -Reinstated INROADS, a minority internship program to the University -Motivated students to participate in career development opportunities and learning experiences offered by the Career Services -Operated as the Co-Chair for the Women’s History Program, including the organization and coordination of all meetings, activities, and sponsored events -Input in the development and presentation of career education workshops for students at the University as well as in the local region -Created a new University program, the Office of Student Community Service (OSCS) -Managed, maintained, recruited, and promoted the Office of Student Community Service to local agencies in connection with the Job Location and Development Program along with the Student Employment Program -Monitored all volunteer events and bi-monthly newsletter communications for OSCS -Supervised, hired, trained, and scheduled all off-campus volunteers, campus staff, and the OSCS staff Show less



YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh

• Program Manager, Supervisor/Case Manager, Program Coordinator

  • Sep 1996 - Oct 2002

  -Served on the Employment Training Service(ETS) team dedicated to creating a highly supportive and motivating environment for participants and co-workers -Prepared and submitted information to the Department of Federal Programs on clients’ progress -Planned and supervised program activities -Managed a staff of 6 colleagues when promoted from within, assisted with all aspects of hiring -Coordinated information with Job Developers to assist in client placement -Organized Requests for Proposals (RFP), budget information, and additional materials as needed -Established strong relationships with Department of Public Welfare and other funding agencies, including businesses and community agencies Show less