Experience

ASD Adult Achievement Center

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

• Program Coordinator and Employment Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Altamonte Springs, Florida, United States • As a VR employment specialist, I am a mentor to my clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), completing strengths and interest self-assessments and practicing interview skills with them to build confidence and job readiness knowledge. • I interview interested participants and their families to help determine if participants are a good fit for the structure of our programs, and provide referrals to other independent living and job skills programs when appropriate. • To… Show more • As a VR employment specialist, I am a mentor to my clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), completing strengths and interest self-assessments and practicing interview skills with them to build confidence and job readiness knowledge. • I interview interested participants and their families to help determine if participants are a good fit for the structure of our programs, and provide referrals to other independent living and job skills programs when appropriate. • To ensure 50+ participants move through the registration process efficiently each semester, I collaborate with my team to promote an excellent experience for each customer, documenting interactions, billing information, and VR case status notes in the CRM (SalesForce) • I regularly communicate our organization’s programs and internships at community events and at intern and career fairs. • I have developed interactive training material teaching new hires how to use SalesForce and Setmore, and how to set up materials programs each semester. Show less



Sipley The Best

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Sanford, Florida, United States • Using Canva, Adobe Lightroom, and Squarespace, I design and edit event ads, job ads, photos, and infographics for the company social media, and update the company’s website design and interface. • In partnership with our marketing consultant, I update our content schedule and schedule brand-aligned materials through Loomly. • I write and design our entertaining and informative newsletter sent every other week to two segments (job seekers and small businesses). • I… Show more • Using Canva, Adobe Lightroom, and Squarespace, I design and edit event ads, job ads, photos, and infographics for the company social media, and update the company’s website design and interface. • In partnership with our marketing consultant, I update our content schedule and schedule brand-aligned materials through Loomly. • I write and design our entertaining and informative newsletter sent every other week to two segments (job seekers and small businesses). • I partner with our Career Coaching Client to advise the creation of a powerful resume, cover letter narrative, and LinkedIn profile to highlight professional goals; also, create HR-materials for business partners including verifying Form I-9 through E-verify, crafting professional job descriptions, and tracking PTO. • Through the company partnership with SCPS and UCF, I manage our internship program to create job titles and duties for interns, materials to document learning objectives and progress, and communication channels for interns to job shadow employees and participate in active mentorship. Show less



Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activities Assistant

  • Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

  Lake Mary, Florida, United States • I led weekend activities with residents in assisted living and memory care, providing a unique flair on pre-programmed agendas to foster engaging interactions. • Through bringing my creative interests to the role, I created events including piano and karaoke performances.



Aphasia and Related Conditions (ARC) Lab

• United States
• Research Services

• Research Lab Coordinator

  • May 2021 - May 2023

  Orlando, Florida, United States • I managed our 7-10 undergraduate and graduate research assistants (RAs) each semester, tracking RA participation in the lab and creating opportunities for RA involvement. • Liaising between the RAs, faculty, staff, and research participants, I coordinated 5-8 projects (research-based and community outreaches) at any given time. • I coordinated and presented research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2023, and UCF Student Research Week 2022 and 2023.… Show more • I managed our 7-10 undergraduate and graduate research assistants (RAs) each semester, tracking RA participation in the lab and creating opportunities for RA involvement. • Liaising between the RAs, faculty, staff, and research participants, I coordinated 5-8 projects (research-based and community outreaches) at any given time. • I coordinated and presented research at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2023, and UCF Student Research Week 2022 and 2023. • I completed a 2-hour battery of speech and language tests (Comprehensive Aphasia Test, motor speech exam), self-report assessments of well-being and communicative confidence, and semi-structured interviews with over 20 research participants with aphasia. • As an RA on a grad student’s thesis on the speech-motor learning approach to treating acquired apraxia of speech, I carefully transcribed 60+ hours of videotaped speech productions and met with a collaborating RA to resolve discrepancies, a project requiring over 300 hours of commitment across 2 years. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Tutor

  • Aug 2017 - May 2023

  Sanford, FL 32773 • Provided private, individual piano lessons and math lessons for middle school through high school students. • Solicited preferences, goals, interests, and learning styles of each student to provide a customized learning experience that integrated activities that spark the student’s interest and optimizes learning. • Led sessions both face-to-face and online (Zoom and FaceTime) depending on students’ preferences. • Utilized educational materials (online educational games… Show more • Provided private, individual piano lessons and math lessons for middle school through high school students. • Solicited preferences, goals, interests, and learning styles of each student to provide a customized learning experience that integrated activities that spark the student’s interest and optimizes learning. • Led sessions both face-to-face and online (Zoom and FaceTime) depending on students’ preferences. • Utilized educational materials (online educational games, worksheets, activities) • Documented the completion of State of Florida benchmarks to guarantee lesson comprehensiveness. • State of Florida benchmarks Tracked hours spent in tutoring sessions and invoiced parents for services. Show less

• Lead Dining Room Server

  • Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Lake Mary, Florida, United States • Promoted in September 2022 to the role as Lead Dining Room Server due to exhibiting a responsible, calm, and self-motivated attitude as a server. • Ensured openings were completed and that to-go orders were prepared and delivered to residents. • Oversaw closings and verified that all tables were bussed and cleaned, silverware rolled, and machines and floors cleaned before the closing of the dinner shift. • Learned residents’ names and preferred orders to provide friendly… Show more • Promoted in September 2022 to the role as Lead Dining Room Server due to exhibiting a responsible, calm, and self-motivated attitude as a server. • Ensured openings were completed and that to-go orders were prepared and delivered to residents. • Oversaw closings and verified that all tables were bussed and cleaned, silverware rolled, and machines and floors cleaned before the closing of the dinner shift. • Learned residents’ names and preferred orders to provide friendly, outstanding customer service. • Operated POS Toast tablets to take orders, add customizations requested by residents, send tickets to the kitchen, and ensure that the entrees were accurately prepared by the chef and prep staff. Show less



UCF Burnett Honors College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Honors Orientation Ambassador (HOA)

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Orlando, Florida, United States - Met one-on-one with incoming honors freshmen to assist with class planning. - Explained honors college requirements, benefits, and course offerings. - Guided students through tours of the college during face-to-face orientation. - Fostered a welcoming atmosphere and answered students’ questions.



University of Central Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grant Project Facilitator (Advocating for Aphasia)

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

  Orlando, Florida, United States - Developed programming and events for “Advocating for Aphasia,” an initiative funded by the Pabst-Steinmetz Arts and Wellness Innovation Award ($25,000 grant) to raise aphasia awareness. - Executed aphasia advocacy events involving UCF improv theatre students, first responders, and people with aphasia to promote self-advocacy for stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors with aphasia.