- Created and implemented a DBT IOP program at an outpatient clinic- Provided evidence-based care to individuals and groups within hospital and outpatient settings - Skills trainer/ therapist for the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Outpatient Program

- Facilitate and co-facilitate group therapy using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with the adult population (18+)- Engage in multidisciplinary team efforts to provide clients with the treatment they need- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients based on their treatment goals- Actively participate in weekly staffing of cases with DBT team members to develop treatment goals for clients and discuss difficult cases- Complete medical documentation for clients based on agency protocol

- Clinical Concentration- Recipient of the Patricia Puig and Joseph Mueller Dean’s Excellence Fund for academic achievements

-Graduate Assistant Role in the University's Center for Social Work Research

• MSSW Intern for the Seton Transition program• Provided assessment, short-term intervention, and resource management for individuals with chronic medical conditions • Maintained service delivery to clients in a pilot agency, amidst continuous agency changes• Co-facilitated adult DBT and process groups at Seton Shoal Creek• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team as well as agencies and health care providers in the community to facilitate individualized services for clients

-Accepted into competitive internship position with award-winning, high-profile NGO--The Carter Center -Concentrated on programmatic and policy issues surrounding mental and behavioral health as a priority global health platform.-Assisted in Liberia Mental Health initiative Completed significant procurement, research, logistics work related to flagship Liberia outreach mental health initiative-Supported Program efforts in public relations initiatives-Designed and launched surveys for two Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellows' classes, as well as a cohort of mentalhealth clinicians located in Liberia-Assisted in the preparation and planning for the 2012 Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy-Supported the Program's involvement in a National Press Foundation workshop on Mental Health reporting and on the Program's involvement with the special themed issue of the American Journal of Public Health-Composed a book review at the request of actress, Glenn Close and provided her with draft endorsements on behalf of Rosalynn Carter

Part-time position supporting membership-based fitness club.

-Supported noted professor and urologist in development of visiting professor/writer fundraising and awareness raising event regarding societal and individual impact of sexual promiscuity.

Available to Advanced-Level Undergraduate Psychology MajorsThis research position serves an ongoing project directed by a leading Psychology professor.Gaining experience conducting assessment based research.Account for diversity in students’ backgrounds when developing interventions, including potential differences as a function of an individual’s culture.Plot and analyze data presented in small-n-design fashion.Implement intervention with integrity/fidelityEducated about ethical concerns involved in conducting educationally based research

Cared for 3 young children for a local family in their domestic caregiving needs while maintaining high GPA and involvement in community/school activities.

Met with a student from one of the local elementary (middle) schools weekly during school year in order to build a relationship of trust and common ground through compassion, encouragement and support

-Selected for highly competitive summer internship for Youth Villages' Residential Treatment program serving youth suffering with emotional and/or behavioral challenges often coupled with varying levels of mental challenges including, but not limited to, mental retardation, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder"Youth Villages is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Founded in 1986, Youth Villages helps more than 17,000 children and families every year from more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., through a wide array of programs, including intensive in-home services, residential treatment, foster care and adoption, transitional living services, mentoring and crisis services. Youth Villages’ focus on strengthening families consistently produces an 80 percent success rate of children living successfully at home even two years after completing a Youth Villages program." -As an intern, worked with youth in a mentoring capacity and in support of a team of other counselors.-Assisted in supporting young males (14-17yrs) with sexual behavioral and physical aggression and/or mental challenge issues often times caused by traumatic abuse, including neglect, abandonment or other physical and emotional harm.-Supervised group therapeutic activities. -Designed and facilitated life skills learnings.-Participated in treatment meetings with a psychologist and other staff to analyze and assess needs for each youth and determine comprehensive treatment package, including goals, progress and benchmark satisfaction.-Received pertinent ethics and boundaries training, infection control, child development, aggression replacement therapy, and re-education therapy techniques.

· Selected for highly competitive course for advanced undergraduate psychology students · Explored the role of different mentoring relationships in the development of effective Psychology educators · Coordinated gathering of data process from survey distribution through data summary · Conducted critical review of teacher-training programs at other universities · Collaborated with research team of graduate students and faculty · Met regularly with department faculty leaders to discuss progress and other issues · Presented research findings at University of Georgia's annual Psi Chi conference (2011) · Results further presented by PhD candidate at other conferences/convention

Assisted a leading ophthalmologist with researchWorked in a group environment Practiced multiple research methods re: diabetes and analyzed data for significant findings reportUsed Microsoft Word and Excel to analyze data.Actively participated in lab meetings

-Worked with young campers in developing leadership, cooperation, conflict resolution, and outdoor living skills.

Managed the phone and front desk for the facilityCoordinated patron court needsRetail sales of tennis/fitness gearSupport manager, other staff, and tennis pros with client needsResponsible for court assignments and logistics during work shiftsProblem-solve when communication differences arise