David Berde Email & Phone Number

Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States

Auburndale, Massachusetts, United States

As Resident Services Coordinator at 2Life Communities, I connect two hundred-plus seniorresidents and their families to internal resources and a broad array of external social services,healthcare, and community resources to ensure the highest possible quality of independent living.I perform regular assessments of residents’ social, psychological, cognitive, and physical status,and develop plans to address their needs, educating residents about available services while alsofostering service provider and agency contacts. I advocate for and build bridges to servicesranging from outpatient mental health referrals to senior center programming to transportationservices offered through local, state, and federal sources, and I monitor the delivery of servicesfor effectiveness. I also coordinate care across medical providers and participate in dischargeplanning when residents return from the hospital or rehab.Internally, I serve on the DEI steering committee to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusionpractices into the community, and I am part of an initiative to integrate mental health practicesinto the culture of all eight sites in the state as well.

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I provided cognitive behavioral therapy to 4-6 adults, from 20s to 50s—including clients with cognitive impairments—using a range of techniques to assist with life experiences including depression, anxiety, and fear, among other things. I have collaborated with psychiatrists, case workers, and medical teams; staged therapeutic interventions; performed crisis management, and educated families while safeguarding rights such as privacy, confidentiality, and safety.

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I coordinated every stage of support services including skills training, personal care, peer counseling, and therapy services, as well as healthcare and transportation for clients with cerebral palsy. I have assessed clients’ independent living skills, community awareness and safety, financial management, personal care, household management, etc., and I have helped clients manage their daily lives, including managing physical and mental health, coordinating with social workers and psychiatrists, managing medication, health insurance, finances, bills, etc.In this role, I also built strong relationships with stakeholders ranging from personal care assistants and psychiatrists to health insurance companies and medical staff to family and community members.

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I oversaw camp activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and technology skills for about 200 campers. I planned, developed, and led training for a staff of about twenty, developing and implementing curriculum and maintaining instructional materials, educational supplies, and resources.

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I created a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for 15-20 students, planning daily and long-term activities in collaboration with staff. I also led team meetings and trainings, and facilitated classroom instruction for small and large groups of children, while collecting data on students’ performance.

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I led day-to-day activities with campers, fostering a safe and healthy environment in a summer camp setting. I also assisted the director in running daily operations, performing office duties and delivering supplies and lunches.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

At Winston Flowers, I supported a luxury brand florist by providing superior customer service assisting clients with gift selections and special orders. This involved managing internal processes to ensure timely deliveries, and resolving any client issues while tracking future sales leads.

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I planned and delivered individualized student programs that focused on independent living skills for ten students, some with cognitive and physical impairments, as well as mental health issues. I collaborated with the care team in weekly meetings, collecting data related to students’ IEPs and independent living goals, and also assisted in teaching mathematics, health and personal management, adult living, community experience (off-campus work site) and community fitness.

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

In this internship, I supervised adolescents from Brookline High School, advising them as they developed programs to engage teens in planning and building the teen center. I also supported service programming for teens, with outreach, marketing, and proposal writing, and developed guidelines and organized field trips and cultural outings.

Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

In this role, I worked as a tutor, mentor, and transportation aide for children with special needs.