Worked as a Private Practice mobile behavioral therapist, providing behavioral therapy services in the home and school settings for children and adolescents with and without developmental disabilities. Served as a mental health therapist working with children between the ages of 3 years of age to 12 years of age, providing one-to-one counseling, diagnostics, assessments, and therapy in play, art, and sand-tray. Worked with the client's families to provide psycho-educational services on the needs of the child. Provided Social Skills groups for 7 to 10 years old and 11 to 13-year old. Responsible for developing the Behavioral Intervention Plan (B.I.P.) and therapeutic goals. Saw clients with hearing impairments for behavioral and mental health services in particular one-to-one counseling and play therapy. Worked as a Mental Health Consultant (MHC) for Duval County Head Starts, providing behavioral and mental health services in the classroom. I served as a consultant in the areas of social work, education, and emergency management to various businesses and community-based organizations.

Oversaw activities based day program for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Developed curriculums for courses, oversaw implementation plans, and provided direct service delivery.

Adjunct professor in the Social Work program. Taught for the Spring 2020 semester LGBTQ+ Social Work Practice. Developed Syllabus and curriculum for the courses. Provide constructive feedback and grades for students. Provide lecture both in-person and virtually.

Worked in Youth Services program of the organization serving youth ages 13 to 18 years of age with disabilities. Oversaw the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (R.A.M.P.). Developed curriculum and workshops based off RAMP pillars. Provided Career and Post-secondary counseling to students. Recruited youth and mentors for program. Completed intakes, and assessment of all youth to the program. Provided leadership and served as staff point of contact to the Youth Advisory Leadership Council. Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Career 360 Camps for youth including the develop and implementation of curriculum. Served as agency designated MSW Intern field supervisor in partnership with University of North Florida, Program in Social Work.

Certified Trainer for Amazon Distribution Center. Responsible for training new employees on the floor. Provided training in wrap down, logistics, and in-bound services. Certified Line lead oversee the employees on the line and responsible for line operating smoothly during production.

I have served as a bartender in restaurants, catering venues and for theme parks. I have also served as a bar supervisor and trainer. Spent two years as a Bartender Instructor for two different community colleges located in Maryland and New Jersey

Co-Founding member and artist for the S.O.Z.A Arts Partnership Ministries. Responsible for developing artistic trauma recovery focused curriculum and civic engagement opportunities for artists. Created and designed therapeutic community arts space within community center. Worked with partnership’s Pastor to develop pastoral teaching and art lessons. Developed all aspects of the partnerships volunteer management program. Successfully resolved a range of complex artistic development issues for both artists and team members. Clearly communicated updates and concerns to the appropriate team members and managers. Established a consistent visual direction for all art pieces created. Specialized Training in Arts, Grants, and Volunteer Management.

Hired as a Child Protective Services Case Manager Level II for the investigations unit and later promoted to Level III Case Manager Specialist and transferred to On-Going unit providing in-home services to families. In investigations roles, responsible for investigating cases of child abuse and neglect for individuals between the ages of birth and eighteen years of age and later maintaining and managing seventy-five ongoing cases in child abuse and neglect for individuals between the ages of birth and eighteen years of age. Drafted court documents, completed functional assessments on children and families, and provided expert testimony in court regarding cases. Coordinated services for children through CASA, counselors, schools, group homes, and service providers. Provided advocacy for the needs of clients and their families. In On-Going Unit coordinated all services for the family including substance abuse testing, counseling, parenting classes, and reunification services. Specialized Training in Child Welfare, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and Substance Abuse.

Student textbook supervisor providing support on the floor to students in locating and purchasing course materials. Helped to restock the floor, reorganize the section, and setting of all mods. Processed special orders. Wrote procedures manual for division.

Entry-level therapist employed by a comprehensive mental health practice as a mental health therapist working towards clinical hours for Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) and as a Registered Play Therapist (R.P.T.). As a therapist worked with children between the ages of 3 years of age to 12 years of age providing counseling, diagnostics, assessments, and therapy in play, art and sand-tray. Worked with the client’s families to provide psycho-educational services on the needs of the child. Received specialized training and provide services in adoption counseling, home studies, bio-psychosocial assessments, and various assessment tools. Worked with client’s schools on implementation of appropriate behavioral modifications. Specialized training in Adoptions, Play, Sand-tray and art therapy.

Second Year MSW field placement as a Program Specialist Intern under the Grants and Contracts Manager for the council. Responsible for reviewing grants requests, coordinating grants meetings, and acting as an advisory member of committee meetings. Conducted research with a focus group of 7 individuals with cognitive disabilities and created a publication on “Civic Engagement and Basics of Voting for Individuals with Disabilities”. Drafted and reviewed policy briefs on Health Care Issues, Job Placement Issues and Housing Issues affecting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Coordinated community town hall meetings and advocated on behalf of the council consumer within state regarding American with Disabilities Act issues.

First Year MSW Field Placement with the Office of Specialized Services, School District of Philadelphia assigned to Thomas Edison High School. Assigned to and provided individual, group, life skills, transition, and Academic Counseling to the freshman and all special needs classes. Worked with freshman class guidance counselor and teachers on attendance issues and challenges facing students. Attended student Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings and helped draft said IEP’s. Oversaw and administrator all 504 Plans for students. Coordinated American with Disabilities Act Services for students and advocated for the needs of each student within the classroom and overall school environment.