Leah Alexander-Leeks (Berdysz), Mssa, Lisw Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, United States

-Authored & Published Life Skills Curriculum -Developed and executed startup and strategic plan -Formed partnerships with 25+ universities, public and private schools, libraries, and community organizations -Impacted ~1000 participants through educational programming focused on social, mental, and physical well-being -Grew blogging community to 250+ submissions -Managed finances utilizing QuickBooks Online

-Published author of Conscious Empowerment: A Guide to Helping Girls Build Self-Esteem & Confidence

-Responsible for 100% of mental health referrals-Provided case management; connected families to food, shelter,technology, and clothing resources -Conducted risk assessments-Provided support to teachers and staff regarding abuse andneglect reporting-Supported scholars in skill development through small groups,individual counseling, and classroom lessons

Bedford, Ohio

-Organized and executed 100+ events, for 20,000+ attendees-Lead attendees in dances and interactive activities throughout the events

-Provided diagnostic assessments and individual counseling tochildren, youth, and families needing individual and grouptreatment

-Assisted families via McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act-Partnered with administration to execute attendanceinterventions -Provided staff development trainings

-Managed hiring and staff, project implementation, and productresearch and development-Conducted focus groups and independent qualitative andquantitative research

-Conducted individualized therapy sessions with clients -Assessed and evaluated clients using DSM-V diagnostic criteria

-Created and facilitated group programming to assist pregnantand parenting women toward their goal of self-sufficiency -Built community resource guide

Cleveland, Ohio

-Organized and executed the annual field day for 275+ girls-Developed and implemented lesson plans on health, wellness, and fitness for 275+ girls

-Established and executed outreach and recruitment targets and plans assisting in organization's mission to build community and help businesses grow-Organized and implemented over 100 events

-Served as a liaison to community partners such as Health Improvement Partnership- Cuyahogaand Early Ages Healthy Stages -Implemented the company’s social media strategy-Established a mobile community engagement initiative aimed at building healthierneighborhoods, nutritional resources and wraparound services.-Prepared School Garden Toolkit and community-driven implementation model

Macedonia, Ohio

-Organized and conduct focus groups and independent research to help determine lifestyle and demographics of our customers-Conducted qualitative research in an effort to determine how product packaging can affect perception of potential effectiveness and eventual purchase-Created multiple databases using Microsoft Office, of potential customers and key partners to increase promotions, sales, and form client relations-Responsible for monitoring the company progress and advising on the company’s social media strategy

-Taught young students about living healthy, problem solving, and critical thinking-Observed children’s behavior assessed its appropriateness, enforced proper safety regulations/emergency procedures, and applied positive behavior-management techniques

Solon, Ohio

-Responsible for product transitioning -Analyzed the effectiveness of promotions, using Microsoft Offices

Master Of Science In Social Administration - Mssa (Equivalent To A Msw), Social Work

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Exercise Science & Entrepreneurship

High School