Erika Vargas
Piscataway
Summary
Motivated Psychology student (Bachelor’s expected April 2026) with training in mental health support, including Youth Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid. Experienced in investigation, case documentation, and risk assessment through professional roles. Skilled in communication, handling sensitive situations, and working with diverse individuals. Seeking to begin a career in the mental health field to support patient safety, behavioral health services, and case coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anti-Money Laundering
TD Bank
Piscataway, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct interviews with individuals to gather information, assess situations, and support case resolution
- Analyze complex data to identify risks, patterns, and suspicious activity
- Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Manage high-volume case workload with strong organization and prioritization
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to support investigations
- Identify and escalate risk concerns appropriately
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Piscataway, NJ
02.2017 - 06.2023
- Supervised and supported children in a classroom/daycare setting
- Assisted with daily activities, routines, and structured learning
- Provided care and support for children with special needs
- Observed behavior and responded to emotional or behavioral situations
- Communicated with children in a patient, supportive, and structured manner
- Maintained a safe and organized environment for all students
- Collaborated with staff to support children’s development and well-being
- Supported children with developmental or behavioral needs, providing individualized attention and care
Asset Protection Manager
Louis Vuitton
Piscataway, NJ
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Conduct investigations involving theft, fraud, and suspicious behavior
- Interview individuals and document incidents with detailed reporting
- Monitor behavior and activity to identify risks and prevent incidents
- Collaborate with law enforcement to support case resolution
- Train and supervise team members to ensure compliance and performance
- Maintain accurate documentation of incidents and case activity
- Perform audits and analyze data to identify patterns and issues
Education
Psychology - Mental Health Candidate
Southern New Hampshire University
04.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Police Science
Middlesex County College
NJ03.2020
Skills
- Youth Mental Health First Aid certified
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) trained
- Case management fundamentals
- Client communication and active listening
- Crisis awareness and response support
- Behavioral observation and reporting
- Documentation and case tracking
- Confidential information handling
- Risk assessment and problem-solving
- Collaboration with teams and law enforcement
Certification
- TraumaInSight
- Young Mental Health First Aid USA
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Case Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Anti-Money Laundering
TD Bank
06.2022 - Current
Asset Protection Manager
Louis Vuitton
01.2019 - 09.2022
Childcare Assistant Teacher
02.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Police Science
Middlesex County College
Psychology - Mental Health Candidate
Southern New Hampshire University