• Advocate for and assist members of the Rhode Island Disability Community• Serve as a facilitator, advocate, or support person in special education meetings• Provide conflict coaching and dispute resolution services for students and their families, and professionals• Provide resources, information, training, networking, for and between members of the disability community and providers• Participate in public and community relations• Act as representative for the community at state, local and industry conferences, and events• Maintain and stay up to date on community needs and concerns by use of communication tools, in-person networking, surveys, and planning forums• Organize and Disseminate research and information to the community through social media, blogs, email, and in-person meetings.• Stay up to date on Federal and State Legislation impacting education and the disabled community

Volunteer small claims mediator at Center for Mediation & CollaborationRhode Island.

•Organize and Orchestrate Special Needs Resource Fair, all details including business networking, recruitment, and event management•Public and Community Relations •Coordinate meetings and speakers by working with the public school system, State Department of Education, non-profits, and businesses•Maintain and stay up to date on community needs and concerns by use of communication tools, in-person networking, surveys, and planning forums•Organize and Disseminate research and information to the community through social media; blogs, email, and in person meetings.•Stay up to date on Federal and State Legislation impacting education and the disabled community•Act as representative for the community at state conferences•Creating and Presenting speeches/presentations on educational topics to the public

Ran an in-home before and after school care business. Closed due to COVID-19.

•Advocate for and assist New England special needs families•Community outreach, marketing, fundraising, and event planning•Design and publish marketing materials such as informational packets, brochures, and other informational documents•Facilitate communication between area providers and families using various communication tools•Founder and President of this chapter

Managed social networking and communication through various social media platforms, including Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, and WordPress. Assisted families in crisis or conflict.

• Providing a safe physical/emotional environment for clients through conflict resolution and coaching, crisis response and intervention, supervision, and implementing and adhering to site policies, routines, and procedures. • Maintain certifications and training which includes non-violent crisis intervention

• Managed all facility operations to ensure efficiency and safety compliance, including the design of Safety Programs• Maintained office staff job results by managing coaching, counseling; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies• Achieved financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions • Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures, assigning and monitoring clerical functions• Remained up to date on applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations in the business and special needs community• Worked closely with the Executive Director and the Board to continue business operations and strategize future needs • Maintained volunteers by recruiting, selecting, orientating, and training interns • Ensured and Facilitated communication among all team members• Created, Organized, and Coordinated support groups, programs, educational forums, events, fundraisers, and social hours• Built and Designed SOP's, instruction manuals, position descriptions, and lesson plans• Designed program materials and plans• Researched, Created, and Updated the business plan• On a Zero budget I created and implemented a plan to recruit interns and volunteers and in a three-month time frame we went from 2 part-time volunteers to a consistent staff of over 20, all of whom I trained and managedStepped down due to time Commitment

• Investigated, compiled, and disseminated information for military families• Created, managed, updated, and designed SanDiegoMilitaryFamilies.com • Assisted military families with special needs by advising them on EFMP, state, and local resources connections and regulations, and networking• Facilitated communication between area providers and military families using various communication modalities • Provided services and resources to area families experiencing conflict within the family, current service systems• Assisted veterans and military spouses in their career search by job counseling, resumes, and interview preparation • Provided active-duty transition guidance, including education of benefits, complimenting TAP protocol, point preferences for DOD positions, educating veterans on the use of verbiage in the civilian career community, and utilizing non-profit/business supports

•Performed general office administration, managed staff remotely•Built applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, media, and internet sites; providing organizational information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining and nurturing relationships•Corresponded with various applicants and managers through a variety of communication tools with a focus on building and maintaining relationships•Determined applicant requirements, studied job descriptions and job qualifications•Attracted applicants by creating and placing job advertisements in newsgroups and job sites (government and non-government)•Determined applicant qualifications by interviews; analyzing responses, assessing personality traits; and comparing qualifications to job requirements•Facilitated communications and negotiations for contracts between employers and individuals•Arranged management interviews by coordinating schedules and evaluated applicants by discussing job requirements and qualifications with managers•reviewed, edited, and reformatted hundreds of resumes•Managed and updated company website to reflect the organizational mission and current applicant needs•Established marketing message and marketing plans•Designed and managed company applicant database using Excel and OneNote•Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and maintained personal networks

•Completed a complicated assignment that reduced annual costs by $22,780•Reformatted and updated training manuals and action lists•Created an employee Document Location Reference Manual•Created and edited training procedures and SOPs

•Communication and informational Liaison for 300 + Military personnel and dependents•Managed and disseminated classified, confidential, and unclassified information •Designed and gave informational presentations •Established, implemented, and created monthly Ombudsman newsletters•Organized, planned and managed events•Represented and advocated for dependents and naval personnel in meetings and served as mediator •Prepared, managed and supported dependents through emergency situations•Developed and maintained contact, research, and reference data bases

•Directed and assisted with the day-to-day living of at-risk youth in a residential setting•Managed a team of 5 staff and 16 youths•Coordinated with mental health, social services, and upper management with treatment plans•Compiled research to produce summaries, monthlies, and reports•Maintained schedules•Trained 20+ new employees and tutored children of all ages•Served as an advocate for youth in various care settings• Crisis management and Behavior Specialist• Certified in PART and LSCI

Same duties as Casa Pacifica position, except worked with the adult population.