Counselor

• Jan 2023 - Present

• Supervisor: Teresa Schroeder, LPC, Somatic Experiencing Professional, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor • I draw on the following modalities: somatic experiencing, gestalt therapy, CBT, integrated family systems, humanistic therapy • Issues addressed: post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationship issues, dissociation, sexual and physical abuse, deportation, and connection to assistance programs and psychiatric services • Regularly worked alongside Spanish interpreters in-person, over the phone, and over telehealth • Gained experience with clients who were 15yo and older • Negotiated pro-bono services Show less

Crisis Care Coordinator

• Jun 2022 - Present

• Conduct follow-up assessments and coordinate connections between clients and resources • Train new staff members, keep team members connected and up-to-date on policy changes • Audit and assign cases to the appropriate community-based health liaison, internal peer support, or internal clinician • Manage caseloads and complete regular communication with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis • Link individuals to resources such as housing, case management, mental health professionals, and more • Assist participants in developing treatment plans • Assist in the scheduling of treatment and providing referrals Show less

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Assisted the SOS Program Manager to recruit, train, and supervise SOS Staff • Delivered SOS (Signs of Suicide) and EYES (Every Year Every Student) Program presentations for middle and high schools and college campuses throughout the St. Louis Metro Area • Assisted the SOS Program Manager to recruit, train, and supervise SOS Staff • Delivered SOS (Signs of Suicide) and EYES (Every Year Every Student) Program presentations for middle and high schools and college campuses throughout the St. Louis Metro Area

Behavioral Health Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

• Assisted in the admission and intake of new clients • Took vitals and reported any behaviors that may assist in the client’s therapeutic interventions • Facilitate group discussions to help clients identify their strengths, needs, and treatment goals • Assisted in the admission and intake of new clients • Took vitals and reported any behaviors that may assist in the client’s therapeutic interventions • Facilitate group discussions to help clients identify their strengths, needs, and treatment goals

Family Worker

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Technology and Design

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

• Facilitated workshops for high school and adult audiences ranging from 15 to 35. Encouraged discussions surround race, inequality and inequity, and privilege • Ensured all participants felt heard and respected, provided guidance and materials for those seeking additional resources• Welcomed and greeted all visitors, screened and directed calls to appropriate staff, kept an inventory of supplies and ordered new materials when needed• Established policies and procedures for managing social media accounts Show less

Camp Counselor

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

• Produced and taught STEM lessons for groups of 15 – 30 elementary-aged children • Supervised meals and oversaw transitions to and from scheduled events• Created action plans plan high school seniors to follow to successfully enroll in college• Provided positive guidance to each child to promote socialization skills• Scheduled meetings with parents and guardians to discuss their child’s growth, possible disruptive behavior, or other issues

Office Manager

• Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

• Oversaw daily operations (e.g. facility maintenance, sort and respond to incoming mail, enter bills into QuickBooks) • Served internally as primary point of contact for administrative and operational issues • Served externally as point of contact for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and filed and followed up on claims on behalf of our clients • Developed office procedural and training materials • Controlled inventory, standardized ordering processes • Audited vendor billing • Managed financial affairs via QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel Show less

Bakery Clerk

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

• Established and sustained collaborative relationships with the kitchen staff to improve product-to-sales line • Started training new employee after 2 weeks into employment • Assisted customers and resolve customer complaints in a professional manner • I took pride in maintaining a clean and attractive work place in order to promote sales • Established and sustained collaborative relationships with the kitchen staff to improve product-to-sales line • Started training new employee after 2 weeks into employment • Assisted customers and resolve customer complaints in a professional manner • I took pride in maintaining a clean and attractive work place in order to promote sales

Graduate Student Researcher

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

Supervisor: Christy Remucal PhD, Matt Ginder-Vogel PhD Title: Quantifying the mineralogical transformations of manganese oxides when exposed to organic contaminants Goal: Quantify and describe the mineralogical transformations of Mn oxides as they are exposed to target organic contaminants Responsibilities: • Researched the following topics to assist development of practical applications: * Reduction and oxidation reactions between heavy metals and target pharmaceuticals; * Wastewater treatment; * Standards for policy development for the Environmental Protection Agency” • Wrote and edited grant proposals • Maximized productivity by establishing instrument schedule for teams and individuals Show less

Biomedical Exploratory Mentor

• Sep 2012 - May 2014

• Created monthly activities and presentations to support sophomore and junior students interested in pursing a Ph.D. Topics included laboratory placement, personal statement workshops and resume writing tutorials• Collaborated with Academic Affairs to assist students at risk for academic probation • Assisted students in applying for scholarships and financial aid• Tracked and assessed student academic progress by communicating with my assigned students through email and in-person monthly meetings Show less

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2011 - May 2014

Supervisor: Eunha Hoh, Ph.D. and Richard Gersberg, PH.D.Title: Analysis of persistent organic pollutants in desert tortoise blood samples using gas chromatographyGoal: (1) Quantify the baseline body burden of persistent organic pollulants in Mojave Desert tortoise plasma samples using non-target analysis via the 2011 NIST Mass Spectral Library using ChromaToF software. This ongoing project aims to advance our understanding of the environmental fate of organic pollutants and how they are metabolized by the endangered desert tortoise. (2) Quantify the presence of pyrethroid pesticides in San Diego river sediment samples using ultrasonication and microwave techniques.Responsibilities included:• Produced and controlled the integrity and security of 100s of lab samples• Trained undergraduates in experimental procedure and lab safety• I organized and presented 10 oral and poster presentations at scientific conferences and lecture halls; my oral presentation received the Dean’s Award at the Student Research Symposium at San Diego State in 2012 for its impact and delivery Show less

Summer Student Fellow

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Supervisor: Don Anderson PhD, Mike Brosnahan PhD Title: The environmental sample processor and the image flow cybot: How advances in remote sensing can shape our understanding of harmful algal blooms Goal: Understand how a novel remote sensing platform, the Imaging Flow-Cytobot, can be used to predict and monitor harmful algal blooms, specifically Alexandrium tamarense species. Responsibilities: • Cultured algae cells in the laboratory under environmental relevant nutrient, salinity, light, and temperature gradients • Independently maintain the chemostat by calculating the needed inflow and outflow of medium to continuously grow my cultures at a constant rate and volume • Programed software to identify the different growth stages of my algae cells Show less

Spring Bridge Mentor

• Feb 2011 - Sep 2011

As a mentor, I am assigned to a group of 6 to 10 income freshmen or transfer students. Weekly I meet with each student to discuss the resources available for them at a university setting and monitor the academic growth

Sociology and Spanish Tutor

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

• Met one-on-one or in small group study sessions with students from a wide diversity of ages and ethnic background to help facilitate a learning environment to convey the course material.• Received positive feedback from students due to highly effective instructional methods and professionalism