Experience

American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region

• Volunteer Engagement Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Present

• Disaster Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

  ⋅ Manages volunteers locally, regionally, and nationwide, coordinating disaster responses according to American Red Cross standards and procedures. ⋅ Maintains Red Cross client records and all disaster related phone calls in our national databases⋅ Maintains daily operations, ensuring that disaster processes run smoothly and are documented accurately⋅ Acts as the first layer of interaction between the American Red Cross and the general public.



American Red Cross Greater New York

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Caseworker

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  ⋅ Coordinated the overall interdisciplinary client care plan, from assessment to case closure. ⋅ Provided crisis intervention and assists families in understanding implications and complexities of their situation. ⋅ Interviewed clients to determine their needs post disaster and implemented coordination of emergency services and assistance based on Red Cross standards. ⋅ Acted as a liaison between disaster clients, Red Cross and community resources and city agencies ⋅ Provided ongoing support for clients as they progressed towards total recovery ⋅ Directed casework volunteers, including intake volunteers and volunteer caseworkers, interns, and Americorps members ⋅ Managed logistic and inventory needs for Casework team



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Americorps National Preparedness and Response Corps

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  ⋅ Served as a part of the Disaster Action Team for the Greater New York chapter National Red Cross operations ⋅ Recruited and trained volunteers in chapter programs and services. ⋅ Served on the committee to integrate the new Client Assistance System (CAS 2.0) into daily operations and replacing prior client casework systems. ⋅ On call 24/7 to serve disaster operations, whether it be leading DAT calls, maintaining or deploying emergency response vehicles, or supporting fundraising events.



Jazz at Lincoln Center

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Intern

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  ⋅ Acted as a direct assistant to the Budget Manager and Senior Vice President of Sales and Scheduling. ⋅ Drafted budget estimates and settlements based upon set prices and requests by event planners. ⋅ Prepared documents and information for organization meetings ⋅ Lead, organized, and executed departmental meetings. ⋅ Worked with finance department to create a financial forecast for the performing arts venue. ⋅ Acted as a direct assistant to the Budget Manager and Senior Vice President of Sales and Scheduling. ⋅ Drafted budget estimates and settlements based upon set prices and requests by event planners. ⋅ Prepared documents and information for organization meetings ⋅ Lead, organized, and executed departmental meetings. ⋅ Worked with finance department to create a financial forecast for the performing arts venue.



Center for Disability Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Resident Counselor

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2012

  ⋅ Provided for the safety and well being of adults with a range of mental and physical disabilities. ⋅ Implemented detailed plans of daily living for greater independence for the residents ⋅ Responsible for maintaining records of daily activities ⋅ Provided for the safety and well being of adults with a range of mental and physical disabilities. ⋅ Implemented detailed plans of daily living for greater independence for the residents ⋅ Responsible for maintaining records of daily activities