Coached system-involved young adults on employment and job readiness skills
Identified and developed the tools to support youth in post-secondary admissions, through financial aid, application guidance, and other educational preparation options
Created flyers for upcoming events and resources in the Greater Boston Area through Canva
Designed weekly emails via Constant Contact to alumni and graduates promoting public events, apprenticeship opportunities, and the most up-to-date job listings
Managed private Instagram account and created posts to facilitate engagement with Boston alumni
Utilized Microsoft Outlook to manage information, communicate with case managers, and compartmentalize data regarding resources for career readiness through Excel
ABA Behavior Technician
The Center for Children with Special Needs
Glastonbury, CT
05.2023 - 09.2023
Taught new behaviors through Applied Behavior Analysis to a caseload of up to seven children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 3 to 18
Collected and analyzed data through CentralReach in order to track client progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans
Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
Formulated lesson plans for each session intended to achieve objectives specific to the client
Created physical games for clients to promote pattern recognition
Communicated with patients' family members and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to explain treatment process, determine interventions and maintain relationships
Autism Services Intern
Work Inc
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 06.2023
Provided 4 to 6 adult clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder highly individualized coaching within the home and community
Conferred with individuals to conduct assessments of their independent living skills and discuss their personal goals related to school, work, and/or community engagement
Filed weekly reports through Salesforce on clients' progress and any incidents in the field
Provided clients with transportation to various jobs and events in Boston
Assisted clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder to learn, improve, and perform executive functioning (organizational/planning) tasks, access social opportunities, and acquire skills necessary for employment
Server
P.F. Chang's Bistro
Boston, MA
02.2022 - Current
Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
Efficiently served food and beverages to patrons in a timely manner
Operated Aloha POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits
Trained new servers on a rolling basis
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
Education
Bachelor's - Social Work
Simmons University
Boston, MA
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Wethersfield Public High School
Wethersfield, Connecticut
06.2020
Skills
Computer and Technology: Canva, Constant Contact, CentralReach, Salesforce, Aloha, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, social media: Instagram
Certifications: CPR / First Aid (2023)
Soft Skills: Documentation and recordkeeping, life skills development, multitasking and organization, building rapport with clients, inventory management, and critical thinking