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Kansas City, MO, US

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Performs independent interdisciplinary research at the intersection of media and health, exploring the effectiveness of various health messaging designs and the effect on mental health service utilization (data.
• Performs literature search and review for projects examining burnout, well-being, positive psychological capital, hope, and mattering
• Contributes to research manuscripts by assisting with writing (e.g., co-authoring methods summaries)
• Upcoming: will serve as a primary contributor to a meta-analysis of loneliness (projected publication submission Spring 2025)

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Provided one-on-one counseling services under the supervision of a licensed professional counselor as part of a two-semester graduate-level practicum
• Conducted intakes, psychological assessments, and counseling to address a wide range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and interpersonal conflicts
• Utilized clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and client history to form diagnostic impressions
• Developed tailored treatment plans and applied theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios to empower clients through compassionate support and evidence-based interventions
• Made outside referrals, as appropriate
• Performed documentation and maintained client files according to agency standards

• Advocated for wellness through humor, speaking at conferences and storytelling events from the POV of a combat veteran to raise awareness of mental health issues and various healing modalities
• Presented “Healing with Humor: A Look Inside the Best Medicine,” a training on the role of humor in wellness and developed a corresponding working curriculum to teach wellness principles (e.g., mindfulness.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Co-founded Stars and Gripes, LLC, a comedy ensemble of military veterans that performed storytelling and sketch and improvisational comedy at theaters, colleges, and veterans’ hospitals with the goal of raising.
• Co-facilitated improv comedy workshops for veterans to use expressive arts for healingKey Achievements: Produced two hour-long sketch revues, one of which was named a top five “must-see” show of Sketchfest 2016 by the.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Served as the social media lead for an Army Recruiting battalion with 42 recruiting offices across Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas, overseeing over 160 public-facing social media pages and channels across Instagram.
• Provided staff with training on content creation, social media strategy, and navigating conflict online
• Served as the primary content creator Key Achievements: Received recognition from a four-star Army general for creating original and effective content; earned the Civilian Service Achievement Medal for earning a.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted federal prosecutors by performing research, fact-checking, proofreading, filing court documents, preparing trial and grand jury materials, and generating legal documents (e.g. search warrants, subpoenas, etc.)

Arkansas; Iraq

• Participated in monthly drills, training exercises, and performed auxiliary duties as assigned
• Produced broadcast news stories for dissemination through military media outlets
• Served as convoy security in Iraq (2008), operating various military vehicles and weapon systems to ensure safe transport of personnel and supplies through high-risk areas

Arkansas; Iraq

• Participated in monthly drills, training, and readiness exercises to maintain military preparedness
• Served as a supply yard logistician in Iraq (2004-2005) helping issue water, food, and building supplies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Broadcast Journalism & Spanish (Double Major)