Child Development Professional with a proven track record at Hanna Boys Center, excelling in strategic planning, behavioral intervention, and team leadership. Skilled in training and mentoring while maintaining high staff retention. Adept at understanding needs and offering solutions, ensuring operational excellence. Successfully enhanced communication and collaboration, achieving positive relationships and results with stakeholders, leadership, and community partners.
Work History
Compliance and Training Coordinator
7 Months
Hanna Boys Center | 01.2026 - Current
Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and improve trauma informed care practice.
Collaborated with subject matter experts to create engaging training materials and resources. Including work with "LGBTQ Connect", "Medusa Project", "Mobile Crisis Support", "Sonoma County Sheriff Department", "Sonoma County Fire Department."
Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
Managed Youth Councilors, Support Coordinators, House Coordinators, and Program Administrators.
Alverno House Coordinator
1 Year 8 Months
Hanna Boys Center | 04.2024 - 12.2025
Assisted in coordinating daily operations and schedules for residential staff.
Maintained up-to-date records of resident activities and needs.
Participated in team meetings to discuss operational improvements and challenges.
Adapted quickly to changing priorities and resident requirements, ensuring efficient support delivery.
Maintained detailed records of resident information including personal histories, dietary preferences, allergies, medication schedules.
Monitored resident well-being daily, reporting any changes in physical or mental health to appropriate professionals immediately.
Enhanced communication among team members with regular staff meetings and clear documentation of resident
Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning, safety, and daily house life protocols.
Investigated Stakeholders complaints and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction and establish trust.
American Canyon Middle School Director
3 Years
Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley | 03.2021 - 03.2024
Developed and implemented engaging educational programs for middle school students.
Managed daily operations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Collaborated with staff to facilitate extracurricular activities aligning with youth development goals.
Trained and mentored new staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
Led strategic planning sessions to align club objectives with community needs and youth interests.
Behavioral Interventionist
1 Year
ACES | 02.2021 - 02.2022
Collaborated with educators and parents to develop effective strategies for behavioral management.
Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis, adapting interventions as necessary.
Trained parents and teachers on best practices for behavior intervention techniques for household and classroom management.
Maintained clear documentation of progress and needed interventions.
Provided support during crisis situations, employing de-escalation techniques effectively.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
3 Years 7 Months
US Army | 06.2017 - 01.2021
Developed engaging educational programs tailored to diverse learning styles of children and youth.
Facilitated workshops promoting life skills and personal development for participants.
Organized community events fostering collaboration between families, schools, and local organizations.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies during program delivery.
Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
US Army MWR | Landstuhl, Germany | 01-2020
Skills
Focus on understanding needs and offering solutions
Takes initiative and prioritization
Training and mentoring
including running multiple trainings and high staff retention across multiple facilities
Maintain a logical approach when working in challenging situations
Accomplishments
Supervised team of up to 20 staff members
Collaborated with Hanna Development Team and received positive feedback, along with request for future collaborations.
Developed and managed Hanna Center trauma informed trainings to meet California Group Home Licensing standards.
American Canyon Middle School Boys and Girls Club was Recipient of Starbucks "Neighborhood Grant" in April 2023 as a thank you for our partnership in "Teaching Public Behaviors" in January 2023.
Led Culture and Leadership Trainings in 2022 & 2023 for over 100 Boys and Girls Club staff.
Received multiple awards for Program Events and Recruitment with Child and Youth Services
Certification
Certified Fire Warden, Child and Youth Services -2019
Trauma Intervention Training - 2019
Certified Registered Behavioral Tech, ACES - 2021
Recognizing and Teaching: ADHD Youth Training - 2018
Recognizing and Teaching: Autistic Youth Training- 2019
Certified in Emergency Medication Distribution - 2020