Ahren Cassinari-Foster
Decatur,GA
Summary
Professional and able to relate effectively to a wide variety of individuals. Supportive team member with excellent written and oral communication skills. Passionate concern for serving marginalized persons. Experience serving the geriatric population.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Coordinator
Georgia Health Policy Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Maintain and grow positive working relationships between GHPC and community stakeholders
- Write and edit quarterly newsletter entries
- Basic processing and interpretation of monthly financial reports
- Schedule and coordinate monthly and quarterly meetings
- Monitor and respond to high volume of communications and data requests
Job Readiness Program Coordinator
Central Outreach And Advocacy Center
Atlanta, GA
2017 - 12.2021
- Multitask and problem solve daily to support multiple team members and guests via administration and direct services
- Utilize time management and organizational procedures to maintain safety and efficiency for program participants and coworkers
- Evaluate, teach, and mentor clients through a job readiness training program from start to finish (Have led 250+ through this process)
- Gather data from clients and coworkers to ensure a streamlined and efficient workplace
- Build relationships to increase support for our organization among internal and external partners through public speaking and assisting in fundraising events
- Use strong interpersonal communication to support clients in mental health crisis while documenting all services provided
- Schedule volunteers and donors
- Experienced user of Microsoft software
- Provide client direction and assistance to obtain state identification, Social Security cards, birth certificates, or referrals to other community services
Job Readiness Program Assistant
Central Outreach And Advocacy Center
Atlanta, GA
2014 - 2017
- Assisted job readiness lead with clerical and teaching duties, taught basic computer literacy skills to clients, tracked participation and provided follow-up.
- Compiled exit interviews for use as program-improvement data.
- Multitasked by supporting multiple student needs simultaneously.
- Assessed prospective program entrants using Arizona Self-Sufficiency Matrix and other tools.
- Increased student satisfaction by providing consistently supportive classroom experience.
Chaplain
Emory Midtown Hospital / Wesley Woods
Atlanta, GA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as overnight chaplain at Emory Midtown on a bi-weekly basis to assist in emergency situations.
- Comforted families in crisis by offering a high level of emotional support through attentive listening, compassion, and determining appropriate involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Directed weekly programs of worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Chaplaincy Intern
Calvin Court
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Worked within a team to provide spiritual care and emotional support to residents.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Georgia
Atlanta06.2017
Masters of Divinity -
Candler School of Theology Emory University
Atlanta06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID06.2005
Skills
- Skilled verbal and written communicator
- General knowledge of human development and aging process
- Extensive experience working with marginalized groups
- Knowledge of Social Work principles and practice
- Effective, supportive team member
- Knowledge of behavioral health issues
- Basic program assessment
Accomplishments
Graduated Cum Laude at University of Georgia
Graduated Cum Laude at Northwest Nazarene University
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Georgia Health Policy Center
01.2022 - Current
Chaplain
Emory Midtown Hospital / Wesley Woods
01.2012 - 01.2013
Chaplaincy Intern
Calvin Court
01.2011 - 12.2011
Job Readiness Program Coordinator
Central Outreach And Advocacy Center
2017 - 12.2021
Job Readiness Program Assistant
Central Outreach And Advocacy Center
2014 - 2017
Masters of Social Work -
University of Georgia
Masters of Divinity -
Candler School of Theology Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Northwest Nazarene University
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