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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Provides counseling and comprehensive rehabilitation services that include the design and implementation of individualized rehabilitation programs to assist individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities in finding and maintaining suitable employment.Interviews applicants, guardians/care providers, advocates, educators, medical professionals and employers to procure medical, psychological, social, personal adjustment, and educational information • Analyzes diagnostic information and functional limitations of physical and mental disabilities in relation to applicants' personal and vocational adjustment by following federal and state regulations to determine the eligibility of applicants • Develops a written individualized rehabilitation plan by identifying objectives, services needed to support the objective, methods to review progress, authorize the purchase of services, equipment, tuition assistance, and supplies• Counsel and case manage 100+ clients to increase self-awareness, identify barriers to employment, practice strategies/skills to increase stabilization and effect positive vocational adjustment

Hudson, New York, United States

Responsible for contributing to the profitability of the storefront by providing exceptional customer service while contributing to the daily operations required for the store’s successConverted as many visitors to purchasers as possible when on the sales floor, documented successes, and implemented best practices• Supported Assistant Textile Designer and Lead Visual Merchandiser during photoshoots for new product launches and Sample Sales • Ensured the storefront was always in presentable order-clean, tidy, organized, and dusted regularly • Assisted with daily administrative tasks such as inventory processing, tagging, or as delegated by Retail Manager• Sales outreach to all existing and potential trade customers to nurture orders• Supported Inventory & Fulfillment Coordinator with shipping & receiving

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

PROGRAM COORDINATOR & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANTProject & Program Management: Skill in planning, developing and completing complex assignments in disability services with minimal direction. Accurate judgment in making decisions, reorganizing established precedents, creating new systems and resolving problems. Interacting with key stakeholders and employees to research, gather and review materials, information and incidents of record. • Created, implemented and continue to monitor a pilot for 165 clients • Train and supervise over 65 employees adapting to new program requirements• Market and expand business and community relations through social media platforms and sales representative skills with a 37% increase in program’s business and community relations • Led a 12-month project that required intensive project management for a healthcare screener to correct gaps in state servicesCreative Duties: Shoot and edit photographs for trainings and presentations. Design story boards for clients to demonstrate processes and sequential processes. Write and lead presentations to a broad range of stakeholders, including administrators, state agents, educators and clients. • Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills by producing a variety of documents, including reports, proposals, grants, and research reports

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Service Coordination & Supervisor: Assistant to the Program Director at a non-profit. Supervised employees and inspected their work and documentation. Led on boarding and orientation for new employees. Skill and ability to effectively perform and direct any or all clerical, secretarial and administrative tasks

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

STUDENT & FAMILY ADVOCATEClient Relations & Conflict Resolution: Supported & supervised clients in accessing education and social services. Led presentations for 60+ educators for professional development. • Led in the development and implementation that improved systems-of-care for the largest healthcare provider in the state of Iowa • Project manager in the formation and education of a district-wide policy and procedure for crisis response • Integrated visual arts as a tool for conflict resolution that engaged clients and improved effective communication skills

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

EMLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALISTProject Management & Client Relations: Maintained currency with industry trends; updated labor market information by researching online resources, attended meetings, maintained contacts with local, state, and federal agents, and networked with professional organizations that are involved in job placement & training activities. • Initiated and maintained personal contacts with business and industry representatives to set up recruitment profiles and provide orientations• Performed marketing roles that included outreach to prospective employers and development of promotional materials• 78% successful job placements were developed and maintained between 2014-2016

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

DIRECTOR OF EXPRESSIVE THERAPYProgram Manager: Creative arts therapist at a residential treatment facility. Supervised therapists and interns and contracted art instructors. Collaborated with a vendor to deliver new art programs. • Recognized for building program integrity and increased access to services

Master Of Arts - Ma, Art Therapy/Therapist

60-Credit M.A. in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling that required compeltion of two clinical internships and a graduate thesis

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies