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New York, Ny, Us

Staten Island, New York, United States

• Provided supportive trauma-informed client-centered counseling, assessment, safety assessments, and safety planning for all victims of crime. • Provided clients with short-term counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and psychoeducation.• Advocated on behalf of clients and service coordination with NYC government agencies, hospitals, and OVS entitlements.

New York, United States

• Produced OCS Film Documentary series supporting Community School Director/Program Manager professional development. • Integrated social work frameworks to highlight micro-to-macro practice partnership strategies to enhance OCS leadership’s wrap-around service delivery for over 400 Community Schools.• Designed interview guides with OCS community members utilizing participant knowledge to improve CBO budget allocation, staff retention, increase school-based resources, and promote social-emotional learning.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Produced OCS Film Documentary series legacy project supporting Community School Director/Program Manager professional development. Integrating social work frameworks to highlight micro-to-macro practice partnership strategies to enhance OCS leadership’s wrap-around service delivery for over 400 Community Schools.• Assisted OCS Director of Capacity Building with special events and training sessions, 2022-2023 Asset & Needs report, Requests for Proposals.

Bronx, New York, United States

• Delivered counseling services to 1st-5th grade students, addressing social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.• Achieved agency objective by teaching behavioral strategies, fostering relationships, and providing family support.• Designed and realized a unique tactile therapeutic tool to aid students' emotional well-being by simulating animal therapy.

United States

• Achieved the artistic and creative vision for artists, designers, and clients for more than 200 live productions.• Exercised good judgment to effectively manage multiple projects with shifting priorities from multiple managers.• Proactively communicated progress while meeting project deadlines independently with minimal supervision.

New York, United States

• Led 2- to 14-person crews to install lighting schemes, perform electrical tasks, and maintain technical equipment.• Worked with high-profile clients, respecting project confidentiality and handling sensitive information.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, delegated tasks, managed time to deliver results, and used problem-solving skills.• Identified the strengths of peers to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive climate and helped develop team members.

New York, New York, United States

• Interacted with and influenced key leaders within the organization to spread the message about strategic initiatives.• Participated in and contributed to department short-and long-term planning and developed tactics to achieve objectives.• Provided direction for various theater and fashion productions, dances and weddings, and large corporate events.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Drove positive employee experiences that created client value, satisfaction, retention, and growth.• Applied knowledge of advancing technical riders for touring performers and prepared lighting gear as specified.• Anticipated artist's needs utilizing knowledge of various creative disciplines, exhibiting patience and consideration.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Led 2- to 14-person crews to install lighting schemes, perform electrical tasks, and maintain technical equipment.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, delegated tasks, managed time to deliver results, and used problem-solving skills.• Identified the strengths of peers to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive climate and helped develop team members.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Under the general supervision of the Chief Preparator, performed professional duties specific to art handling; matting and framing works of art; and exhibition installation.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, With A Concentration In Leadership, Management, And Entrepreneurship For Social Justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theater, With A Concentration In Stage Management And Lighting Design/Production