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• Developed and oversee the Medicaid billing process for Capital Area Transport Service (CATS) including submission of daily authorization requests, creation of monthly comprehensive summaries and invoices, and maintain regularly communication with Montgomery County Medicaid department• Serve as advisor to CATS owner regarding human resources, financial, and other administration issues as they arise

Developed the college counseling program for the nation's first project-based learning (PBL) Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in the U.S. Worked closely with staff and administration to develop graduation requirements, encourage a college-going culture among the student body, and established policies and procedures for students to utilize to support a positive college and gap year application process.

• Oversee the development and implementation of a new high school career services office initiative serving 420 students in grades 9-12 • Meet regularly with students to discuss career exploration process and identify personal and professional goals to guide academic program planning, college selection, and internship search processes• Direct a month-long internship program for graduating seniors including the teaching of job search strategies, resume development, interview techniques, and professional etiquette in the workplace• Communicate regularly with community members via weekly newsletter and through employer site visits to provide students more exposure to diverse career fields• Developed summer job/internship database for students to access who are seeking opportunities both in NYC and NJ during the summer months• Collaborated with the Office of College Guidance to incorporate career counseling as part of the college selection and application process • Regularly teach students during 1:1 and group sessions about resume development and edit resumes for students to prepare them for job and college applications • Provide comprehensive career counseling services to all students and alumni seeking assistance with navigating the job market • Utilize Naviance career resources to encourage students to explore career interests to help make informed academic, collegiate, and professional choices• Supervise and partner with one career counselor to implement all strategies and plans for increased growth and exposure of this new office

• Directed college counseling and career planning office for about 200 students and their families• Met regularly with students to provide comprehensive college and career counseling• Maintained regular communication via Naviance and oversaw all content for external communications and websites• Utilized extensive connections with college admissions representatives to manage college visit program • Increased college visits to school from 15 to 20 colleges, exposing students to more ideal options • Coordinated Senior Internship Program by preparing students for 120-hour internship opportunity • Communicated with external stakeholders and community members to encourage greater participation in internship program to provide more career exploration options• Charged with creating a large-scale, multi-year Career Exploration Program that included soliciting 16 professionals to share their diverse experiences and help students with networking • Developed course audit system for students in grades 9-12 to assist Dean of Students with academic advising and course selection• Sat on Upper School Admin/Guidance Team lead by Principal to provide feedback on student concerns, discussed policies and procedures, and supported administration with vital decisions impacting school community• Utilized Rediker, the school’s online registrar system to support student advisement • Coordinated administration of PSAT/NMSQT, Mock ACT, AP program, and special testing for SAT and ACT for entire Upper School • Worked with local test-prep companies to provide students greater opportunities for comprehensive testing options• Interacted regularly with faculty to ensure that AP course offerings met standards set by the College Board• Collaborated with Educational Support Services to ensure that all students received college and career counseling that took into account their specific academic needs• Supervised one professional Administrative Assistant

• Provide detailed college and career planning advice to 300+ high school students and their families as part of extensive college counseling program and initiative that begins in 9th grade and continues until after graduation• Advise and counsel students with course selection and assist administration with course development, curriculum planning, & scheduling• Act as primary advisor for all student-athletes and students with alternative educational plans including secular gap year programs, international universities, and programs for students with disabilities• Provide weekly college counseling updates via Naviance, maintain all external website information, prepare reports for administration and other constituents about college application process• Oversaw all planning of 2013 Miami Invitational College Fair, one of nation’s largest fairs with over 225 college admission representatives• Serve as primary liaison with college representatives, coordinate college visit calendar using Naviance, & plan yearly college visit trip throughout the state of Florida that includes visiting 6 colleges and universities• Develop day and evening programs for students and family members on topics related to applications, financial aid, & gap-year programs• Primary coordinator of PSAT/NMSQT and Advanced Placement (AP) testing for in-school implementation and volunteer as SAT room supervisor throughout the year

• Supervised a comprehensive leadership development and orientation program and acted as University retention specialist• Developed high school & college course syllabi which included college application essay writing, self-awareness exercises, time management, note-taking, & stress management topics and lessons• Advised numerous high school & university organizations such as Student Government Associations and honor societies• Directly supervised professionals, graduate students, multiple work-study employees and student paraprofessionals and conducted regular performance appraisals • Managed budget of $275,000 and determined appropriate funding for programs and office management

• Implemented programming in orientation/transition services for up to 3000 college students and family members, especially first-generation students and those from under-represented backgrounds• Identified and assessed departmental goals and outcomes related to the needs of diverse student population to ensure highest quality activities and opportunities • Served as commuter student liaison and advisor to one of the largest student groups on campus, the Association of Commuter Students (ACS)• Oversaw all planning and coordination of the Vagina Monologue productions and developed extensive fundraising efforts that raised over $5000 over 2-day performances

• Trained to counsel and advise students and alumni on career issues including resume and cover letter development and career planning • Co-created the New York Arts Intern Program that provided undergraduate students with internship options in New York City during the summer months• Conducted multiple presentations for diverse population of students with unique interests including resume development seminars, careers in public health seminars, and programs to assist international students