Charyn Ritvo
Glen Rock
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional specializing in oncology social work and event planning, dedicated to enhancing patient support through effective program management and resource coordination. Experience in leading significant events and building partnerships that promote health awareness and improve access to essential services.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Social Worker (Part Time)
Valley Hospital
Paramus
09.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals and families.
- Conducted client assessments to identify needs and develop tailored support plans, enhancing client engagement and care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and resources.
- Educated clients about community resources and services, empowering them to access essential support.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
Program Director and Planner, Cancer Support Programs
Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversee the comprehensive administration and leadership of all cancer support clinical programs
- Supervised clinical facilitators and adjunct instructors, delivered direct services to cancer-affected individuals, ensured compliance with Cancer Support Community's standards and policies
- Managed program budgets, analyzed statistics, generated reports, and built relationships with healthcare, academic, and medical stakeholders
- Collaborate with Cancer Center leadership for operational consultation, outreach, and marketing, alongside active participation in fundraising and representation at professional conferences and meetings
- Lead in planning Cancer Survivors Day with over 400 attendees
- Evaluated programs to assess effectiveness and implement improvements.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to enhance health awareness campaigns.
Assistant Director – Operations, Jewish Community Services
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
New York
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with Director to oversee programming operations, enhancing existing services and developing new initiatives and projects
- Identified and developed systems that streamlined program operations, enhancing overall program effectiveness
- Established and nurtured partnerships with Jewish communal organizations, strengthening community engagement and resource sharing
- Provided supervision to clinical coordinators and case managers, in collaboration with clinical supervisor
- Facilitated team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings.
- Collaborated with the supervisory team as the primary liaison with leadership from other agency programs
- Planned and participated in program activities, both within the agency and in the community
- Recruited, hired, and developed job descriptions
Social Work Intern, Caring Department
UJA-Federation of New York
New York
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Exposed to macro social work (grantmaking, financial management, community organizing, program evaluation, program management)
- Evaluated grant processes and assessed reporting data across Holocaust survivor work, aging, mental health, poverty, employment, volunteer management, marginalized populations in Israel, and global disaster relief efforts
- Worked with planners around the following issue areas: Aging, Mental Health, Disabilities, Poverty, Employment, Disaster Relief
- Collaborated with planners to identify emerging areas of interest post-COVID and presented new initiatives to lay leaders
- Completed data analysis for grant review presentations to lay committees.
- Created a comprehensive timeline and PowerPoint presentation on the Holocaust survivor experience in the former Soviet Union for a committee of over 50 executives
Social Work Intern
Harlem Village Academy High School
New York
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Counseled 35-40 students ages 13-18 on diverse issues including school achievement, suicidality, relationships, identity, and family dynamics
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health
- Engaged in crisis intervention and made ACS calls
- Facilitated mediation between students, between students and teachers and between students and parents
- Instructed students in mindfulness and breathing techniques, enhancing their relaxation and emotional regulation
Family Career Break
Self-employeed
09.2013 - 08.2019
Executive Office Manager/ Customer Support
Moven
New York
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Coordinated schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for 5 executives to optimize time management.
- Managed office operations, communication, and correspondence to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Organized and facilitated all meetings, conferences, and events (internal and external) to support effective collaboration.
- Research, identify and evaluate location options for new office space supportive of company expansion and played an active role in the negotiation of lease terms
- Prepared invoices, expense reports, presentations for all business partners
- Participated in the interview process for open job positions and onboarding
Event Coordinator/Recruiting Coordination Team Lead, Global Markets Hiring
Sapient Corporation
New York
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Served as main point of contact for candidates and interviewers, ensuring high-quality customer service and exceptional candidate experience for the Hiring team
- Coordinated and executed hiring events in local offices, fostering engagement and connecting talent with the organization
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to 8-10 recruiters, streamlining processes and enhancing team efficiency
- Supervised a team of 5 coordinators that supported the Global Markets Hiring Team; created development plans and performance management
- Scheduled meetings and coordinated travel arrangements for candidate and interviewers
- Created PowerPoint presentations and Excel reporting for Hiring Leadership
Conference/Event Coordinator
Goldman Sachs
New York
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Coordinated events for five offices in New York and New Jersey, including marquee conferences, webcasts, training workshops, roundtables, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and receptions for clients, guest speakers, executives, and staff, ensuring seamless execution and positive participant experience
- Independently oversaw and managed each event from beginning to end
- Facilitated daily meetings with catering, audio visual, and setup teams to align event logistics and deliver high-quality experiences
- Handled creation of budgets and approvals
- Wrote extensive protocols and agendas prior to every event and
Sales/Event Associate
The Princeton Club of NY
New York
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Supported event office by setting up events and overseeing registration to ensure smooth operations
- Managed membership process alongside sales and marketing initiatives to enhance club visibility
- Conducted guided tours and contacted colleges like NYU, Princeton, and Columbia to promote facility usage
Education
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
New York University
New York, NY05-2005
Skills
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective communication
- Program management
- Budget management
- Resource coordination
- Event planning
- Networking skills
Timeline
Oncology Social Worker (Part Time)
Valley Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Program Director and Planner, Cancer Support Programs
Holy Name Medical Center
01.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Director – Operations, Jewish Community Services
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
10.2022 - 01.2024
Social Work Intern, Caring Department
UJA-Federation of New York
09.2021 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
Harlem Village Academy High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Family Career Break
Self-employeed
09.2013 - 08.2019
Executive Office Manager/ Customer Support
Moven
07.2012 - 08.2013
Event Coordinator/Recruiting Coordination Team Lead, Global Markets Hiring
Sapient Corporation
08.2009 - 07.2012
Conference/Event Coordinator
Goldman Sachs
08.2007 - 08.2009
Sales/Event Associate
The Princeton Club of NY
06.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Social Work -
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management
New York University