Alessandra Arcaini
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Caring intake specialist with expertise in case management, client registration, and document processing. Highly organized with empathetic communication. Experienced, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team on diverse projects. Thrives in high-pressure environments and excels in critical thinking and problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Intern
Dutchess County Public Defender
Poughkeepsie , NY
2023.05 - 2024.08
- Witnessed the trial process in two significant court cases
- Performed interviews to assess client eligibility for representation.
- Carried out interviews in various settings such as the office and county jail
- Implemented effective methods for organizing and sorting court documents, specifically those dating back to 2019
- Assumed the role of a translator to assist Spanish-speaking clients
- Monitored case load to ensure timely completion of assessments, reports, and other documentation.
- Conducted initial screenings over the phone or in person with potential clients.
Forensic Capstone
Syracuse University
Syracuse , NY
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Proposed study investigating differential outcomes of juvenile residential and rehabilitation centers versus juvenile detention centers, particularly focusing on their effects on recidivism rates and mental health among young offenders.
- Completed own pre-study to get funding for project.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made during future projects.
Research Assistant
Department of Psychology, University of Syracuse
Syracuse , NY
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Worked on variety of research studies led by Social Psychology Professor Leonard S. Newman PhD.
- Assignments consisted of running participants for ongoing study, completing coding of data
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS.
- Studies included, Upright Placement for Honored Individuals, Cognitive Consequences of Group Conflict, and Evaluating Interviews Stutter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science And Psychology
Syracuse University Arts And SciencesF
Syracuse, NY2024-05
High School Diploma -
Worth School
England, UK2020-05
Skills
- Proficient in English, German and Spanish
- Interviewing techniques
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Multi-Line Phone Systems
- Data Coding, Review and Analysis
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Scheduling participants
- Data Entry and Verification
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Forensic Capstone
Syracuse University
2024.01 - 2024.05
Intake Intern
Dutchess County Public Defender
2023.05 - 2024.08
Research Assistant
Department of Psychology, University of Syracuse
2022.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science And Psychology
Syracuse University Arts And SciencesF
High School Diploma -
Worth School
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