Experience

Broomfield FISH Family Resource Center

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Participant Programs Advocate

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Colorado Early Colleges Aurora

• Aurora, Colorado, United States

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2020 - May 2023

  • Assisted all students on caseload with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills and goals. • Provided individual and group counseling for members of the student community with needs including anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, trauma, and other mental health concerns. • Served as a ready resource to students to provide counseling services that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity. • Coordinated with administrators and other staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with School Counseling services. • Encouraged parental involvement in students' education and ensured effective communication with students and guardians. • Advocated for youth extracurricular activities to establish and reaffirm healthy interpersonal skills and coping mechanisms. • Advocated for equity and access for all students in keeping with ASCA standards. • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the fields of School Counseling and education by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the local community. Show less



Bryant & Stratton College-Cleveland

• Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• College Admissions Representative & Enrollment Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  ● Conducted educational workshops for High School classrooms on topics such as attitude, college essay and resume writing skills, effective budgeting, and SMART goal planning ● Built rapport with students to identify career goals and interests ● Managed student interviews, applications, and enrollments ● Completed enrollment documents and follow-up paperwork in a thorough and timely manner ● Conducted educational workshops for High School classrooms on topics such as attitude, college essay and resume writing skills, effective budgeting, and SMART goal planning ● Built rapport with students to identify career goals and interests ● Managed student interviews, applications, and enrollments ● Completed enrollment documents and follow-up paperwork in a thorough and timely manner



REACH Behavioral Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Day Treatment Facilitator

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Facilitated group-based therapeutic activities for students to promote distress tolerance skills, emotional regulation, self advocacy and awareness, goal management, and interpersonal effectiveness • Promoted understanding and implementation of problem solving skills to effectively deescalate conflict and encourage healthy emotional coping • Followed IEP per student needs and implemented creative strategies based on individual strengths and personal goals • Built rapport and fostered intercommunication between students, staff, and stakeholders Show less



Bellefaire JCB

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Facilitated daily routines and modified behaviors of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, promoting pro-social behavior and structured programming to address individual needs and service goals • Directly managed weekly supervision meetings with Autism Spectrum Disorder Service Specialists, organized monthly team meetings and clinical rounds meetings with staff and team leads, and collaborated with management team to ensure a safe and productive work environment • Responsible for case management of clients, including regular check-ins with parents/guardians, arranging annual medical appointments, and coordinating 90-day ICF meetings with guardians and case load teams • Retained secure, up to date documentation on client progress, including behavioral changes, prompting levels utilized by staff, and effective coping strategies • Implemented creative strategies to improve morale and rapport between staff, clients, and parents/guardians in the workplace, including design of various pamphlets and newsletters, staff appreciation board, sensory “Lap Buddies” for consumer use, and individual social stories • Professionally trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), CPR, and First Aid; certified med passer and Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Show less



Staples

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Supervisor

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

  ● Ensured excellent customer service by coaching associates in sales and merchandizing standards ● Directed and supervised employees on proper product placement and organizational abilities ● Monitored the sales floor for productivity, assisting in opening and closing duties ● Ensured excellent customer service by coaching associates in sales and merchandizing standards ● Directed and supervised employees on proper product placement and organizational abilities ● Monitored the sales floor for productivity, assisting in opening and closing duties



Bellefaire JCB

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Direct Care Staff

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

  • Maintained a safe and enjoyable environment for adult consumers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and varying mental disorders/disabilities in a residential setting • Provided individualized care to consumers, including assistance with daily living skills, vocational training, recreation and leisure activities, and social/emotional skills • Taught consumers self-care and calming techniques to promote positive mental health and effective coping skills • Successfully completed Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training program and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification Show less



Berkshire Local School District

• Burton, OH

• School Counselor (Long Term Substitute)

  • Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Coordinated the successful merger between Ledgemont and Berkshire school systems by creating and maintaining individual relationships with students, families, school administrators and staff, and stakeholders in the community • Encouraged positive communication between Berkshire staff, parents, and students by facilitating academic concern, 504, IEP, and various other meetings and counseling sessions • Maintained secure, detailed paperwork regarding individual counseling sessions and communication logs for counselor records • Oversaw peer tutoring and AC4P (Actively Caring for People) after school programs and activities • Advised students regarding college and career concerns, assisting with admissions essays, completing college applications, and organizing/mailing the proper documentation to college admission offices Show less



PetPeople

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Floor Supervisor

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2015

  ● Implemented customer service skills by greeting and assisting customers ● Presented customers with detailed product knowledge and varied options ● Assessed nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans of customer pets to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling ● Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, and reconciling cash receipts ● Responded to customer inquiries and complaints ● Practiced active listening and multitasking skills ● Operated cash register and monitors daily sales goals ● Performed regular opening and closing duties Show less



Valley Forge High School

• Parma, OH

• School Counseling Intern

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Counseling: ● Built rapport within student population and practiced advanced counseling techniques and skills ● Counseled students regarding academic, personal, social, and emotional issues ● Collaborated with counselors, teachers, staff, and stakeholders to promote student learning ● Actively organized and participated in grief counseling, anger management, and Gay/Straight Alliance counseling groups ● Took part in extracurricular counseling activities such as the Cleveland Tolerance Fair and Conference and a college visit to Ashland University with College Now Scheduling/Paperwork: ● Supported colleagues by compiling and interpreting student data, including: • 504 Plans • Individualized Education Programs (IEP) • College Credit Plus (CCP) • Transcripts • Credit recovery • Schedule changes Testing: ● Worked with testing coordinator, student services staff, and school principal in administering and organizing PARCC, OCBA, OGT, and AP tests/materials Show less



Cleveland Heights High School

• Cleveland Heights, OH

• School Counseling Practicum Student

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  ● Shadowed counselors in various settings with students, guardians, and teachers ● Cultivated counseling skills and techniques through individual counseling sessions ● Aided students and colleagues with preparation for graduation ● Assisted staff members with writing transcripts and student schedule changes ● Shadowed counselors in various settings with students, guardians, and teachers ● Cultivated counseling skills and techniques through individual counseling sessions ● Aided students and colleagues with preparation for graduation ● Assisted staff members with writing transcripts and student schedule changes



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Barista

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2013

  ● Prepared and served hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and/or teas ● Provided customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions ● Resolved complaints regarding product quality, service, and/or accommodations ● Prepared and served hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, and/or teas ● Provided customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions ● Resolved complaints regarding product quality, service, and/or accommodations



Halloween City

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

  ● Supervised and trained associates in sales and customer service ● Closely monitored sales floor and addressed customer concerns ● Assisted store manager in performing opening and closing duties ● Supervised and trained associates in sales and customer service ● Closely monitored sales floor and addressed customer concerns ● Assisted store manager in performing opening and closing duties



Compeer of Greater Buffalo

• Buffalo, NY

• Psychology Intern

  • Mar 2010 - May 2010

  ● Engaged with clients over the telephone by conducting information surveys regarding child, adolescent, and adult mentoring/friendship programs ● Catalogued files and assisted in office work ● Facilitated an anger management group for parents and teenagers ● Engaged with clients over the telephone by conducting information surveys regarding child, adolescent, and adult mentoring/friendship programs ● Catalogued files and assisted in office work ● Facilitated an anger management group for parents and teenagers



Crisis Services

• Buffalo, NY

• Hotline Counselor

  • Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

  ● Utilized supportive counseling techniques to help callers struggling with issues regarding homelessness, domestic violence, suicidal ideations, and social/emotional situations ● Connected with Crisis Services volunteers to assist callers coping with mental issues ● Referred callers to outside agencies and specialty programs within Crisis Services ● Utilized supportive counseling techniques to help callers struggling with issues regarding homelessness, domestic violence, suicidal ideations, and social/emotional situations ● Connected with Crisis Services volunteers to assist callers coping with mental issues ● Referred callers to outside agencies and specialty programs within Crisis Services