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.
• 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.
• 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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