Christopher Bedard, Msw Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

• Produced bylaws for the newly-formed Westfield Human Relations Advisory Commission (Westfield HRAC) of New Jersey, assisting the Commission Chair with development of policies and procedures that amplify the mission of building a community that accepts and celebrates diversity.• Secured and operated HRAC’s Google account, efficiently storing accurate files via Google Drive and leading external communication efforts via Gmail.• Strengthened relationships among Westfield HRAC and similar groups from neighboring towns through virtual event programming focused on experience sharing and strategic planning of collaborative initiatives.• Assisted Commission Chair and Co-Chair with negotiations for project fund allocations and expense reporting to the Town of Westfield.

Poughkeepsie, New York

• Supported clinical staff at the Poughkeepsie Behavioral Health Center (PBHC) by co-facilitating intake, individual, and group therapy sessions. Also input progress notes into Netsmart Database for clinician approval.• Worked with New York Department of Health to spread resources for clients seeking or in need of coping mechanisms and problem-solving techniques.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

• Organized, advertised, and executed events such as annual Music Camps, information and tour sessions, and concerts for all music performance groups as part of a team.• Interfaced with prospective music students and families through open house visits, activity fairs, and music department outreach.• Counseled prospective students and families on academic opportunities such as available music scholarships and the Music Minor program.• Advanced student engagement, recruitment, and retention through fostered interdepartmental partnership for creative academic and social events.• Effectively maintained and updated records, inventory, department finances, and music student information for department and college use via Charms Office. Upheld a high level of confidentiality with private information.• Amplified department communication efforts and information sharing through multiple social and private media platforms.

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

• Partnered with adjunct faculty of the Future Options & Choices for Undeclared Students (FOCUS) program to strategize academic success and self-management skills with first-year students as they transition from high school to college.• Counseled first-year and prospective students on available academic programs and in-depth knowledge of what they entail both in the classroom and at open house information sessions.• Guided students toward fulfilling career options informed by their personality, interests, and work ethic.

Poughkeepsie, New York

• Designed and hosted monthly programs to strengthen and promote a safe and inclusive environment conducive to academic, personal, and social growth for 256 students living in a diverse, on-campus residential area.• Worked with the Resident Director and other Housing staff to address student safety concerns, adverse incidents, and interpersonal conflicts.• Managed other administrative duties such as budgeting, incident reports, maintenance requests, and weekly headcount reports.• Promulgated multiculturalism and student advancement on campus by aiding in the recruitment, evaluation, selection, and training of new RAs.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Marist College Music Department • Marist College Band: Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Pep Band.

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