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Jackson, Ms, Us

Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States

Recruit underrepresented students from various types of higher education institutions and transfer pathways to increase diversity at Mississippi Valley State University.Develop and implement outreach strategies and recruitment initiatives targeting minority students, resulting in a 16.9% increase in enrollment.Advise prospective students on admissions processes, academic programs, and financial aid opportunities.Collaborate with academic departments and student services to ensure a smooth transition and support services for transfer students.Conduct informational sessions, campus tours, and presentations at college fairs to promote Mississippi Valley State University to prospective students.

Leland, Mississippi, United States

District coordinator of English Language Learner program, managing logistics, scheduling, and implementation and high-level delivery of national and state standards focused on ensuring all students have equal access to education.

Tchamba, Centrale, Togo

Community health education and systems strengthening (CHESS) volunteer; health advocacy and education with foci on maternal and infant mortality, nutrition, sex education; clinic administration and community health worker training and oversight; assignment: Goubi (village), Centrale (region), Togo (country); language primarily French with some basic necessary local language required (Kabiye, Ewe, Yoruba).

Greater New York City Area

Coordinate daily functions to support the Response program, including but not limited to: recruiting, training, engaging, and leading volunteers and direct reports; managing Response Unit scheduling; evaluating volunteers in-field and providing guidance as necessary.Respond in-field to Incidents either as supporting Responder or Team Lead, providing direct assistance to clients via supplemental financial support, temporary lodging, and facilitate the essential connection through conversation and referrals to chapter Client Services to begin their path to recovery and self-sufficiency.Serve as Job Director for large-scale incidents. Provide accurate and timely incident reporting with chapter senior leadership and Emergency Communications Center. Interface in-field with essential partner agencies to ensure efficient and compassionate service delivery to clients with keen focus on organizational core values and Mission. Perform in-field, post-disaster damage assessments in compliance with organizational contract with New York City.Review and approve client cases input by Responders; make corrections when needed and provide supportive feedback and guidance to Responders for future cases and responses.Monitor program outcomes to reinforce organizational accountability through personally-developed tracking systems via Office 365 and the entire Microsoft Suite with emphasis on Excel, Access, and other collaboration tools; AirTable; and paper documentation with cloud backup.Inventory local disaster response supplies, equipment, facilities, and vehicles.Collaborate with Workforce Engagement and Volunteer Services Teams to coordinate the deployment and management of volunteers. Manage an assigned group of volunteers and direct reports. Collaborate with each individual to determine interests, passions, and goals and develop plans and strategies to achieve them.Create interactive solutions for resolution tracking and essential departmental metrics.

Individual violin or viola lessons from 4 years to late adulthood.

Tarrytown, Ny

Private viola and violin studio, grades K-8.

International Itineraries (Homeports: Copenhagen, Barcelona, Auckland, Etc.)

Taught weekly seminars on featured artists (e.g., Picasso, Miro, Dali)Managed gallery of 1000+ artworks, gallery and auction setup, artwork inventory, event registration, high-end sales.Organized and facilitated VIP events.Worked closely with donors and donor team to vet appropriate parties, ensure retention, nurture donor relationships, and increase donor contributions

Northeast Us Division

Served as itinerating Select Service Team Lead to provide essential clinical data and metrics support to Emergency Department physician teams in Northeast Division.

New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt Manor, Ny

Provided medical chart transcription services at sites throughout the eastern seaboard.Simultaneously navigated multiple electronic medical record programs to gather information necessary to complete physician charts.Facilitated ER data flow by tracking diagnostic test results (e.g. lab results, X-Rays, CTs, and MRIs).Expedited ER patient flow by monitoring evaluation of ER patient treatment plans.Ensured physician notes met current ICD-10 code standards.Liaised with myriad hospital departments to collect and distribute information critical to patient visits.Followed up with patients regarding their post-visit disposition and needs.

Brewster, Ny

NOTE: Summer PositionMusic activities for diverse age groups; emphasis on ear training and vocal awareness.Authored individual songs for groups and tailored coaching plans to prepare for performances.Led groups of 10 children (ages 9-12) for multiple-week sessions; emphasis on outdoor education and activities (e.g., high ropes, spelunking, outdoorsmanship, white water rafting, camping, orienteering, and wilderness survival).

Katonah, Ny

* General Music* Music History* Electronic Music* Baroque Ensemble* High School Rock Band* Middle School Rock Band* High School Orchestra* Beatles Band* Private Lesson Instructor* Private Lesson Program Manager* Musical Director for annual Middle and High School Musicals

New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt Manor, Ny

Collected patient demographic and insurance information.Tracked patient co-pays.Utilized ICD-10 diagnostic coding for outpatient procedures and inpatient admissions.Documented patient histories using appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations.Worked in conjunction with ER and EMS personnel to explore diverse means of identifying John/Jane Doe patients.Translated (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) for staff and patients.

Purchase, Ny

Interfaced with campus residents regarding the management of work order requests, fire extinguisher checks, Health, and Safety checks, student information gathering, party regulation paperwork, noise complains, and other related administrative issues.Designed and implemented annual community contribution programs to impact the campus community.

Purchase Ny

Prepared weekly and monthly reports, staff evaluations, programming proposals, and evaluations.Created and facilitated programs for the general campus community with a focus on peer education.

Kane'Ohe, Hi

Supervised. mentored, trained, and engaged residential staff.Facilitated and led daily residential staff meetings.Worked closely with Dean of Residential Life in ensuring staff upheld program guidelines for employee professionalism and conduct.Provided oversight for planning, preparation, and implementation of daily activities and weekend events for students and staff.

Greater New York City Area

Managed logistics for Global Diversity and Inclusion Training Program.Collaborated with Training Program Instructors on product delivery.Organized training schedules, food service delivery, and lodging assignments.Compiled, wrote, published, and distributed company global internal newsletter.Field experience working front desk and concierge at various properties.

New York, Ny

Created publicity for various campus-wide events.Oversaw budget and fiscal reviews.Managed mailing list through MS Access database.Organized travel arrangements for speakers and invited guests.Managed logistics for event and conference venues.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Mississippi Teacher CorpsCertified ELA and Spanish teacher; assignment in Mississippi Delta

Postbaccalaureate, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Graduate Certificate, Viola Performance

Activities and Societies: Studied with Ira Weller

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Presidential Scholarship; Deans List; Award for Academic Excellence; Summa Cum Laude.