Workforce Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

Employment Specialist

• Jan 2019 - Jul 2022

•Oversees improvements to and implementation of employers’ current diversity plan to ensure it includes BIPOC, LGBTIA, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.•Representing the agency at conferences, hiring fairs and meetings of Vocational Rehabilitation and Division of Blind Services referral sources, treatment providers and community groups.•Currently perform and oversee a full range of human resources requirements and support for over 100 paid employees and volunteers. •Assist the Executive Director and Area Supervisor with the daily administrative and operational activities to include recruitment, promotions, position classifications, training, job coaching, employee benefits, and payroll.

Retail Sales Representative (Seasonal)

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

•Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions.•Accurately processed and prepared merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards.•Worked efficiently to minimize guest wait time while maintaining guest service and accuracy.

College Program

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

•This unique program spans five to seven months, allowing participants to network with professionals throughout The Walt Disney Company and live and work with people from all over the world. Within the program, participants build transferable skills such as problem solving, teamwork, guest service, and effective communication.Completed two college programs at Magic Kingdom Park: Emporium January 2014-May 2014 May 2015-August 2015

DisabilityIN Student Advisory Council

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

•Advocated for and supported staff and over 1,000 college students with disabilities and ensured that appropriate mentorship programs were provided.•Developed relationships with employers and alumni to expand their engagement and to create mentorship opportunities with Disability:IN. •Assisted with planning for yearly Disability:IN conferences by conducting outreach. •Advocated for and supported staff and over 1,000 college students with disabilities and ensured that appropriate mentorship programs were provided.•Developed relationships with employers and alumni to expand their engagement and to create mentorship opportunities with Disability:IN. •Assisted with planning for yearly Disability:IN conferences by conducting outreach.

NexGen Participant

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

•Engaged in a six-month mentoring program with a representative of a Fortune 500 company and one of NexGen partners. •Engaged in a six-month mentoring program with a representative of a Fortune 500 company and one of NexGen partners.

Student Worker

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

•Mentored a individual student for a four-month period, introducing him/her to social and academic activities on campus. Attended monthly sessions, to discuss how individuals with developmental disabilities in the Philadelphia area can be connected to Temple University's campus. •Mentored a individual student for a four-month period, introducing him/her to social and academic activities on campus. Attended monthly sessions, to discuss how individuals with developmental disabilities in the Philadelphia area can be connected to Temple University's campus.

Peer Mentor

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

•SHOUT (Students Helping Owls Understand Temple) is a peer support group for students with disabilities. SHOUT members share stories, lend support, learn strategies and connect with other students with various disabilities.•Help 2-3 students with intellectual and physical disabilities, in regards to campus engagement. •SHOUT (Students Helping Owls Understand Temple) is a peer support group for students with disabilities. SHOUT members share stories, lend support, learn strategies and connect with other students with various disabilities.•Help 2-3 students with intellectual and physical disabilities, in regards to campus engagement.

Intern, Federal Workforce Recruitment Program/Career Gateway

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

•Assisted with referrals to a government agencies to assist with educational, mentoring, and career assistance.•Analyzed and input student data into Temple University’s Disability Resources and Services program.•Registered over 2,000 students within the disability resources and services system for placement in internship program.•Worked with the Associate Director of Temple University's Disability Resources in 2015 to implement the department's Career Gateway Program.•Career Gateway (CG) is a professional development resource for undergraduate, graduate students, and veterans with disabilities to experience work-based field placements, internships, networking and employment opportunities with employers who value disability inclusive diversity in the workplace. •Worked closely with Temple University's Housing and Residential Life and Student Affairs; to ensure facilities on campus were accessible and inclusive for students with disabilities.

Member, Planning Committee for 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

• Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

•Assisted with facilitating the event with the Director and Assistant Director of Temple Disability Resources and Services.•Recruited up to 20 student volunteers and Philadelphia professionals to participate and speak at the event. •Assisted with facilitating the event with the Director and Assistant Director of Temple Disability Resources and Services.•Recruited up to 20 student volunteers and Philadelphia professionals to participate and speak at the event.