Experience

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  The Farley Center

  • Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

  • Therapist, Military/First Responder IOP

    • Dec 2023 - Present
    • Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

    As the Military/First Responder IOP Therapist, I am part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients and their families by diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral. Completes Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for clients;facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.

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  Lighthouse Health & Wellness

  • United States
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director of Public Safety Insights

    • May 2023 - Present

  • Strategic Wellness Director

    • Jul 2022 - May 2023

    Collaborated with public safety wellness professionals to make a measurable and meaningful impact in the health and wellness of first responders nationwide. Developed strategies to implement public safety wellness initiatives based on the wellness needs of an organization.Coordinated with the agency leadership, chaplains, and supervisors for the short-term and long-term implementation of lighthouse resources, education, and support to departmental personnel and determine path to create sustainable internal wellness programs. Worked strategically with Lighthouse Ambassadors to ensure customer satisfaction and develop plans tailored to the needs of each individual organization. Partnered with Lighthouse HW leadership to develop an evolving-based vision and mission to reflect trends in public safety health and wellness.

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  MUTTS WITH A MISSION

  • Virginia Beach, VA

  • First Responder Liasion

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Virginia Beach, VA

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  International Association of Chiefs of Police

  • Consultant

    • Jan 2019 - Present

    The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) provides customized technical assistance solutions designed to meet the unique needs of state, local, tribal, and campus communities throughout the United States.

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  Norfolk Police Department

  • Norfolk, Virginia

  • Sergeant, Retired

    • Jun 1998 - Jul 2022
    • Norfolk, Virginia

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  US Navy

  • Little Creek Amphibious Base Virginia Beach, Virginia

  • Veteran BM3

    • Jul 1997 - Aug 2000
    • Little Creek Amphibious Base Virginia Beach, Virginia

    USS Whirlwind PC-11