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New Jersey, United States

Mindfulness Meditation assists clients in discovering ways they can build resilience and foster awareness. Working with a facilitator they can experience for themselves how the brain can recover more quickly from stressful situations. Addictive habits are overcome and pain is lessoned through the introduction of Meditation. Breathing exercises can reduce anxiety and bring about better sleep habits, strengthen attention and focus, allow clients to be in the present and to enjoy life at a greater level.

Old Bridge, Nj

Club Serenity is a not for profit 501(c)(3). Our mission is to provide recovery services to those addicted to alcohol and drugs and to their families. We have a variety of programs, such as AA, ALANON, NA, and ACA. We have workshops to offer on different aspects of addiction and recovery. Peer to peer services are available. We have areas for interacting with others in programs. We have a game room with a pool table and TVs. We provide a safe haven for those in need. We also have social functions to bring together those in recovery and their families. Recovery requires change and change includes both the addict and their family. We provide a daily space to work on your new sober life.

Recovery and Wellness Support: Utilizing Community-based services and supports to educate individuals, families, and communities about best practices within a recovery-oriented system of care. Offering education and mentoring to achieve abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. Advocate for individuals and change the view of addiction as an acute crisis to a view of recovery as a journey.

Raritan Bay, Nj

The Recovery Support Specialist assists patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders, working under direction of clinical, nursing and medical staff. This includes assisting patients with daily schedules, leading patients in educational and recreational activities, and accompanying patients to and from examinations and treatments. Supports the delivery of individual client care.

Montclair, Nj

Cupid’s Musings & Gatherings is a unique concept of combination café, bookstore/boutique, community space and therapy offices centered around education and supporting wellness. As an Operations Manager I oversee all aspects of the business, working directly with the General Manager and the Owner.The 4000 sq ft. multi purpose space located on Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, is a safe, inclusive place for people to gather, congregate and be educated on all aspects of relationships, mental health, and wellness, through book readings, gatherings, presentations, and demonstrations.

Metuchen, Nj

Elderology provides quality psychological and case management services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.As Chief Administrator I-Ensured all standard operating procedures-Understood aspects of all clients' needs, ensuring correct actions are taken-Acted as conduit between clients, clinicians, billing department, and Executive Director-Managed bi-weekly and monthly payroll for large group of independent contractors, clinicians, and employees

61 Pearl Street, Metuchen, Nj

-Oversaw and facilitated the growth of the company by planning, executing, and managing the addition of a new physical department, equipment, and services -Resourced and credentialed independent contractors, such as Clinical Social Workers and Psychologists, with Health Insurance Companies-Contracted with vendors, sourced talent, negotiated the expansion of personnel, and on-boarded additional individuals in various professional roles-Developed new systems to support the growing organization and oversaw their implementation

-Developed and implemented all standard operating procedures-Managed human resources, credentialing, record keeping, and payroll-Coordinated the work environment, overseeing junior personnel-Designed and produced brochures, business cards, holiday cards, letterhead and web sites using Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop-Created company profiles for Facebook and LinkedIn

Fanwood, Nj

Provided reporting and coverage of news and events for a hyper-local online newspaper, including the proposal for a 14 acre Senior Living Community, an Autism Awareness fundraiser, a Wellness Fair, and Senior Appreciation Day.

New York, Ny

As a Senior Production Coordinator at a text book publishing house I established and maintained detailed component schedules to ensure timely delivery of quality product. Worked in conjunction with all involved departments and vendors. Reported to Director of Operations.

New York, New York

As an art buyer in the production department of Sadlier Publishing I negotiated with artists and their representatives, providing descriptive text and layouts, manuscript and art specs, and tracking a production time line and maintaining a budget.

Provided art, design, and production of business-to-business literature, annual reports, newsletters, trade magazines, catalogues, brochures, trade displays, and packaging.

Business/Managerial Economics

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