Dorian M. Flores
Utica,NY
Summary
Driven professional with a whole person approach to supporting and serving the neurodivergent community to reach full potential and increase quality of life. Passionate and committed to building relationships while providing education on inclusion and removing negative stigmas with community partnerships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurodiversity Consultant & Advocate
Traveling The Spectrum, LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Established business providing consulting and advocacy services and support to neurodivergent individuals, local businesses, and community organizations.
Acting Assistant Director of Employment
The Kelberman Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked closely with management and senior leadership to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Led Employment Team of up to four personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Employment Manager
The Kelberman Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Supported market expansion initiatives while implementing process improvements to execute demand analysis and drive bottom-line growth.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Senior Employment Specialist
The Kelberman Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
- Established and developed strong employment team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement.
- Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts.
Employment Specialist
The Kelberman Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Recognizing client employment barriers and devise strategies to resolve improving employability.
- Ongoing development of relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers resulting in 10% increase of client placement.
- Provides clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
- Conducts pre-screening interviews and prepared evaluations to refer best-fit solutions and employment placement for applicants resulting in overall 50% client satisfaction and skill attainment.
- Conducts assessments, interviews and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
Prevocational Mentor
The Kelberman Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Supported individuals with disabilities to help develop communication, social and daily living skills.
Assistant Teacher
Thea Bowman House
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Supported 4 classroom in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for 100+ students
- Increased student productivity and engagement by 60% by using positive reinforcement, encouraging independence, and providing adequate supports
- Monitored, tracked, and reported daily performance, health, and wellness checks for 100+ students
- Mentored students with behavioral struggles resulting in 30% decrease in incidents
- Independently supervised, planned, and conducted activities enhancing students physical, emotional, and social growth
Program Manager
The Treehouse Reading & Arts Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed social media marketing resulting in 15% increase of class and community event quotas
- Developed and instructed STEAM based curriculum for 80 school aged children over 8 weeks
- Organized and facilitated 5+ community events for 100+ attendees
- Developed and led weekly education enrichment classes for up to 10 homeschooled children
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY12.2019
Skills
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Case Management
- Curriculum Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Mentorship and Coaching
- Leadership
- Procedures Compliance
- Outcome Evaluations
- Networking and Partnership Development
Certification
- Support Broker Certification-9/2023
- Usui Reiki, Level 2 Certification- 5/2023
- Usui Reiki, Level 1 Certification- 3/2023
- Autism Travel Professional Certification, IBCCS University- 3/2023
- Certified Professional Coach, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches- 9/2021
Volunteer
- 2022 Trunk or Treat-The Kelberman Center
- 2022 End of the Summer Celebration-The Kelberman Center
- 2022 Walk for Autism- The Kelberman Center
- 2021 Trunk or Treat-The Kelberman Center
- 2021 Pedal for Autism- The Kelberman Center
- Jefferson Elementary School PTO-Utica, NY
- Boy Scout Troop 59: Scouting for Food-Deerfield, NY
Additional Information
- Owner of small business, Traveling the Spectrum, LLC, a Neurodiversity Consulting & Advocacy provider of services and supports, including but not limited to employment, educational, and life coaching. Further details can be found on website, www.travelingthespectrumllc.com
- Enrolled in 40 Hr Training for Registered Behavior Technician certification through the Autism Partnership Foundation
Project Development
Work Readiness Warriors- The Kelberman Center, Utica NY
Nov 2022- September 2023
Development, facilitation, and instruction of Work Readiness curriculum, activities, and volunteer experiences to educate participants on various employment related topics to ensure the successful transition into competitive employment within their community.
Travel Training Event-The Kelberman Center, Utica NY
Aug 2022 - September 2023
Collaborated with local public transportation agency to develop travel training event to educate and provide hands-on training on navigating public transportation independently for individuals with disabilities and direct support staff.
Disability Benefits Advisement Seminar-The Kelberman Center, Utica NY
Jun 2022 - September 2023
Developed and facilitated benefit advisement seminar in collaboration with RCIL team to educate clients and families on adjustments to SSI/SSDI income when employed.
CIT Program-Kamp Connections-The Kelberman Center, The Root Farm- Sauquoit, NY
Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 Assisted with the development and facilitation of CIT (Counselor in Training) program for participants with disabilities providing knowledge and skills for a successful internship experience as summer camp counselors.
Timeline
Neurodiversity Consultant & Advocate
Traveling The Spectrum, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Acting Assistant Director of Employment
The Kelberman Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Employment Manager
The Kelberman Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Employment Specialist
The Kelberman Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Employment Specialist
The Kelberman Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Prevocational Mentor
The Kelberman Center
06.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher
Thea Bowman House
12.2019 - 10.2020
Program Manager
The Treehouse Reading & Arts Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Support Broker Certification-9/2023
- Usui Reiki, Level 2 Certification- 5/2023
- Usui Reiki, Level 1 Certification- 3/2023
- Autism Travel Professional Certification, IBCCS University- 3/2023
- Certified Professional Coach, International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches- 9/2021
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