Experience

STARS NASHVILLE

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Cumberland County Schools

• Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

• School Social Worker

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2021

  Worked as a trained mental health professional to provide direct and indirect services for students, grades PreK to twelfth grade. Utilized crisis intervention, conflict resolution, problem solving and prevention methods to bridge the gap between school, home and community. Addressed issues such as attendance and truancy, child abuse and neglect, homelessness, and varying mental health diagnosis. Helped to reduce barriers to education by identifying student’s strengths and weaknesses, and assess their needs. Assisted school administrators with maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. Advocated and identified resources for undeserved and disadvantaged populations. Empowered students and their families to become resilient in adverse environments. Identified ways to increase academic success, improve interpersonal relationships, navigate crisis situations and develop problem-solving skills in and with students. Provided consultation, counseling, resources and referrals to promote social emotional learning and overall well-being of students and families in traditional and virtual school settings. Served as a resource regarding available civilian and military services. Show less



Cumberland County Department of Social Services

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Foster Care Social Worker III

  • Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

  Responsible for protecting the health, safety, education and overall well-being of 25-30 assigned foster care children and their families. Provided guidance and assistance for foster parents through case management services, weekly contact, monitoring of service compliance, documentation, home visitations, crisis management, ongoing training and advocacy. Effectively worked toward achieving permanency, while assessing the needs of children and foster parents and coordinating interventions when necessary. Arranged interagency and external agency services for therapy, substance abuse, rehabilitation, and psychiatric care. Conducted face to face interviews, supervised visitations, and completed home studies. Communicated regularly through phone calls, email, and in person. Collected medical and educational data required for completion of developmental and social histories concerning students with special needs. Maintained a working relationship with child protective workers, foster parents, teachers, therapists, law enforcement, court officials, child advocates, birth families, and significant others in order to implement successful treatment for reunification. Compiled and interpreted data for inclusion in monthly statistical and annual reports. Participated in specific activities of the Family Advocacy Center, seminars, workshop[s and program availability with the agency and community. Attended legal staffing, Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, and Student Services Team (SST) meetings. Secured court documents, prepared court reports, participated and testified during court proceedings. Established family service agreements, completed admissions and intake paperwork, and documented monthly progress. Maintained confidentiality per agency standards and applicable code of ethics, and appropriate boundaries between professionals, foster and biological parents. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Military Service

  • Sep 1990 - May 2003

  Supervised all aspects of logistical support and supply inventory for 5 separate aviation units throughout Germany. Responsible for battalion property valued in excess of $150 million dollars. Developed and Managed $120,000 budget as a Government Purchasing Approving Official. Battalion Equal Opportunity Leader and Master Facilitator. Provided knowledge and technical guidance in equal opportunity program development, implementation, management, and evaluation. Disseminated policy guidance and regulatory standards for Equal Opportunity service delivery. Developed and published information regarding reporting procedures, abuse of authority, and maltreatment. Gathered, assessed, and prepared program statistical information. Served as Platoon Sergeant. Assisted the 82nd Airborne Division Inspector General with logistics inspections throughout the division. Advised commanders of logistics programs and training. Evaluated the effectiveness of programs and policies and made recommendations for changes. Served as primary fund manager of unit equipment, valued at over $12 million dollars. Reviewed supply documents for accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with established standards. Supervised and managed the monthly performance of soldiers, prepared enlisted evaluation reports, monthly counseling, and recommendations for awards and promotions. Submitted unit finance reports, and military and civilian correspondence using Microsoft applications and Army software. Operated various unique material and cargo handling equipment in support of national and international garrison and military combat operations. Served as Team Leader and Hatch Foreman/Senior Cargo Checker to enforce safety practices of air and marine cargo operations. Supervised rough terrain equipment maintenance. Assisted receiving units in identifying and collecting equipment and supplies. Worked in a safe, expeditious and excellent manner in numerous combat zones. Show less