Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Manager
Life Navigators
MILWAUKEE, WI
2022.04 - Current
Serve as an active advocate for Medicaid members in my caseload who are in need of comprehensive and consistent support.
Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Consult with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
Consultant and Program Director
Proud Haven, Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
2018.11 - 2019.03
Developed programming, policies and organizational infrastructure, while collaborating with other community organizations in pursuit of the organizational mission to address youth homelessness
Engaged in diverse case management, including crisis support
Provided emergency resources to individual clients, community organizations and groups via direct contact, public speaking and social media
Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Person-Centered Counselor
Madison Mental Health Services
Madison, WI
2014.01 - 2018.10
Provided life coaching services to clients coping with PTSD, depression, grief, and loss as private practitioner.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Course Developer/Instructor Specialist
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI
2012.08 - 2016.01
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
Received ‘excellent’ response from the six classes of online students in regard to my instructional ‘performance’, ‘professional responsiveness’ and ‘accessibility’
Deemed equitable to a quality face-to-face course in terms of ‘quality’, ‘content’ and ‘professional impact’, as reported by student response survey
Data and Evaluation Research Specialist
Select Milwaukee/AmeriCorps VISTA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2011.08 - 2012.08
Assessed organizational impact upon the community through developing, coordinating and assisting with various data collection through program evaluation and national baseline/outcome reporting efforts
Maintained time-sensitive data related to housing and community issues
Developed program procedures and templates and led staff training
Organized and facilitated focus groups and collected, analyzed and wrote thematic analyses to support evidence-based funding and grant endeavors
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Grants Manager
Discovery World
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2005.08 - 2007.07
Created and implemented fundraising goals, collections policies, security standards and disbursement plans.
Managed budgets for staff operations to keep costs low and maximize profits.
Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
Evaluated advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with fundraising efforts.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling And Psychotherapy
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
2007.09 - 2010.11
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
2003.09 - 2005.11
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
1997.09 - 2001.05
Skills
Excellent Communication
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Quote
Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.
Paulo Coelho
Timeline
Care Manager
Life Navigators
2022.04 - Current
Consultant and Program Director
Proud Haven, Inc
2018.11 - 2019.03
Person-Centered Counselor
Madison Mental Health Services
2014.01 - 2018.10
Course Developer/Instructor Specialist
Wisconsin Lutheran College
2012.08 - 2016.01
Data and Evaluation Research Specialist
Select Milwaukee/AmeriCorps VISTA
2011.08 - 2012.08
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling And Psychotherapy
University of Edinburgh
2007.09 - 2010.11
Grants Manager
Discovery World
2005.08 - 2007.07
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Wisconsin
2003.09 - 2005.11
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Wisconsin
1997.09 - 2001.05
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