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• Developed curriculum and facilitated therapeutic and competency restoration groups for 22 patients twice daily
• Completed psychosocial assessments upon admission as well as discharge notes and group documentation
• Participated in daily treatment team meetings with behavioral health staff for care planning and evaluation
• Communicated with family support systems on behalf of patients in compliance with their informed consent
• Provided feedback on patient progress, history, and competency to visiting psychologists conducting evaluations

• Provided mental health assessments and treatment to adult males incarcerated at maximum-security state prison unit
• Served as liaison to medical team and Behavior Health provider as well as Security and correctional staff
• Completed biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostics for mental health including intakes and managed client caseload
• Performed crisis management including suicide/homicide risk assessments and utilized clinical judgment for making referrals to inpatient treatmentConducted individual therapy sessions

Sourced, screened, and submitted candidates for national recruitments at Fortune 500 companies and AM 100 law firms and boutique law firms

Chestnut Hill, MA

Received merit scholarship and this part-time position as financial support for my MSW. Assisted with marketing through social media for the School of Social Work using HooteSuite, Facebook, and Instagram. Interviewed faculty, took photos, and created content for weekly spotlight segments. Attended and promoted School of Social Work events. Completed last.

Brookline, MA

Supported program manager in administration of year-round high school and college internship programs; administered employee development program partnership with College for America, and facilitated information sessions; created surveys and compiled written reports evaluating program outcomes; rolled out and managed pilot experiential learning program for.

Watertown, MA

Produced a report that was presented to state legislators, resulting in a 20% increase in grant funding; compiled and analyzed data from surveys, and summarized results for program evaluation; researched potential donors and created outreach documents and records; assisted with staffing community events, attending Board meetings, and assisted with.

Boston, Massachusetts

Conducted intakes, assisted with triage, and provided homeless and poor women with resources and referrals related to housing, clothing, financial support, transportation, legal help, Driver's license and ID card applications, and employment and education information

Berkeley

Assistant Management Analyst, Public Works Department - Produced a system for managing 89 project timelines and budgets, and related consultant work; researched and completed annual compliance report on streets funding for Alameda County; developed process, managed timelines, and edited all Public Works reports to City Council. Appointed to the City’s.

San Francisco

In partnership with the Director, managed all administrative functions for the graduate program; coordinated schedules for 100 online and on-campus classes and 200 thesis presentations per semester; screened applicants and conducted initial phone interviews for adjunct faculty; assisted with budget development.

San Francisco

Supported 5 executive-level managers and served as liaison to 25 property and service management teams; researched and compiled a written report on the location of a potential acquisition; planned logistics for corporate meetings and events for up to 50 people, including meals, transportation, activities, and preparation, setup, and breakdown of materials.

Houston, Texas

Developed policies, procedures, and standards in customer service for the department, and created procedural manuals for the customer service team. Conducted phone screenings and reference checks for prospective employees and reconciled college expenses. Created and facilitated orientation for new employees of the business college.

Hired and supervised 6 student workers for operation of front lines communication and customer service for high-traffic career center. Created manuals and developed training for administration. Prepped all materials and assisted on-site for year-round, career-related events and workshops. Assisted students and employers with use of online recruitment.

Houston, Texas

Interviewed artists, and wrote and edited press releases for visual and performance art exhibitions; conducted online research for fundraising and promotional efforts; created Twitter account and shared posts about programming; assisted with press preview events.

Houston, Texas

As Editor-in-Chief, managed staff of 80 students and met deadlines for nightly printing; served as Chief Copy Editor and Opinion Editor; wrote opinion columns and staff editorials, as well as News, Features, and Entertainment stories focusing on art and music; hosted workshops to improve quality of writing and reporting for the paper; updated and created.

Houston, Texas

Completed short-term temporary administrative support assignments in accounting and the oil & gas/energy, as well as an assignment at The Menil Collection in the Office of Advancement in which I wrote press releases and edited the 2008 Exhibition Schedule for the museum.

Gonzales, Texas

I spent five summers in residential camp counseling with special needs children at Texas Elks Camp: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, & 2007. I encouraged self-esteem and social advancement of nearly 300 special needs children per summer. I planned and coordinated daily activities with co-counselors, and assisted lead counselors with recruiting, training and team.

Vaughn, Washington

I spent one summer in Washington state as residential counselor encouraging development and social skills of nearly 200 special needs campers. The majority of them were severely disabled adults, with a wide range of conditions similar to those at Elks Camp but not nearly as high-functioning. In addition, we hosted one week with children and another with.

Master Of Social Work

Activities and Societies: - Student Ambassadors Project - Student Collective - Macro Student Group - Social Work & Spirituality.

Certificate, Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice

Certificate, Neuroscience And Social Work

Completed coursework in human development across the life cycle; neuroscience of stress and resilience; and the neuroscience of social.

Bachelor Of Arts, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: - The Daily Cougar, the official student newspaper - Cum LaudeSpecialized in media studies/media policy..

Certificate, Data Analytics Flex Program

6-month online program in Data Analytics. Developed advanced skills in Excel as well as proficiency in SQL, Python, and Tableau..