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Caroline Whitmarsh

Cortland

Summary

  • Awarded Certificate of Nomination to the Ambassador Leadership Summit (Junior Year)
  • Recipient of the Alumni Award (Senior Year)
  • Recipient of the Elmer Shollenberger Memorial Scholarship (Senior Year)
  • Perfect Attendance Award (Senior Year); maintained perfect attendance grades 9–12
  • Awarded “New Organization of the Year” (College)

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Racker Centers
Ithaca, NY
05.2024 - Current

• Supported individuals in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household chores • Ensured a clean and organized living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties • Provided crisis intervention/support during emotional distress or behavioral crises • Maintained accurate documentation of services provided including progress notes, incident reports, medication logs etc • Implemented strategies to promote independence in daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal planning/preparation, and household management

Intern

Challenge Workforce
Ithaca, NY
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Worked 1:1 with clients to ensure they stayed on task and developed/maintained skills
  • Verbally reviewed each day with lead staff
  • Took feedback and implemented strategies to support client skill development
  • Adjusted tasks to meet each client’s individual skill set
  • Developed and implemented strategies to manage behaviors
  • Assisted clients at community sites in developing and practicing work readiness and soft skills such as focus, stamina, time management, and effective communication with staff and peers; followed directions and encouraged self-direction
  • Planned and implemented lessons for job readiness curriculum
  • Modified lessons to meet each individual skill level
  • Created check-ins to review each lesson covered in the job readiness curriculum
  • Documented for individuals daily

Student Government Representative

Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
Dryden, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022

• Volunteered to support people and organizations in need.

• Supported and planned weekly government meetings, organizing action items and delegating tasks.

• Promoted school functions among local businesses and at community events.

• Provided information to students that needed academic assistance

Chapter President

Active Minds Club
Dryden, NY
03.2022 - 11.2022

• Established relationships with club and members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.

• Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.

• Organized and led weekly meetings for mental health club.

• Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.

• Developed partnerships with related clubs and service organizations.

• Expanded club membership with successful, proactive strategies.

• Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.

• Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations.

• Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.

Orientation Assistant

Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
Dryden, NY
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in coordinating orientation sessions for new students, enhancing their initial experience.
  • Assisted in the development of orientation schedules, ensuring a smooth transition for new students.
  • Communicated effectively with diverse groups of individuals, ensuring all felt welcomed and included in orientation activities.
  • Managed registration process for orientation sessions, streamlining the check-in experience for attendees.
  • Served as a resource for incoming students, answering questions about campus life and academic programs.

Education

Human Services

Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY

No Degree - Adolescent Special Education

Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY

High School Diploma -

Candor Jr/Sr Highschool
Candor, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • Time management
  • Client support
  • Behavioral management
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • First aid certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Racker Centers
05.2024 - Current

Intern

Challenge Workforce
07.2023 - 04.2024

Orientation Assistant

Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
08.2022 - 08.2022

Student Government Representative

Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
03.2022 - 11.2022

Chapter President

Active Minds Club
03.2022 - 11.2022

Human Services

Finger Lakes Community College

No Degree - Adolescent Special Education

Tompkins Cortland Community College

High School Diploma -

Candor Jr/Sr Highschool