James Tierney

• Organized and packed farm shares for 150+ households in greater Lowell, managing delivery drivers and routes to ensure timely distribution
• Supervised, coordinated, and trained college interns and volunteers to enhance food distribution program operations
• Built and maintains partnerships with local housing authorities to provide food to underserved communities throughout Lowell
• Developed nutrition assistance program with health insurance providers, increasing participation and access to local produce
• Administers weekly medical claims billing using Hyphen and WellSense Health Plan to support claim reimbursements to access healthy foods
• Advocates for food benefits in local and state coalitions and community groups, including the Make Hunger History Coalition, Food is Medicine Massachusetts, and the Lowell Community Health Outreach Program Planning Committee

• Advocated for the educational, physical, and mental health needs of children experiencing emotional impairment while volunteering for children in Massachusetts foster care.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Thrived in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to changing needs and challenges.
• Collaborated with team members and worked independently to develop individualized strategies for supporting children.

• Delivered one-on-one behaviorally-informed interventions to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Implemented individualized behavioral treatment plans per health insurance requirements, conducting daily responses, data collection, and graphing to track progress
• Coached new hires on client needs and treatment strategies, providing guidance on executing child-specific programs effectively

• Conducted clinical assessments for mental and physical health concerns, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, and Recovery Capital
• Conducted clinical assessments for mental and physical health concerns, utilizing PHQ-9, GAD-7, and Recovery Capital to inform care decisions
• Coordinated with insurance companies on billing requirements, ensuring compliance and continuity of health services for underserved individuals
• Researched and identified community resources for food, clothing, housing, and transportation to enhance support for clients

• Ensured educational stability and continuity of care for children in out-of-home placements by advising and coordinating community resources with the Massachusetts DCF
• Liaised with local school district administrators, clinicians, and DCF providers to assess ongoing needs of individual children through regular communication
• Administered case management and referral process in Virtual Gateway, activating referrals and updating data for over 100 students
• Conducted emergency placement searches and intake for at-risk out-of-home children requiring immediate care

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and policies.
• Conducted safe counts to ensure accurate cash management procedures, till audits, and till activity to meet all financial compliance standards
• Increased staff competencies by providing ongoing training to over 20 baristas, trainers, and shift leaders.
• Managed inventory levels, coordinating stock replenishment to meet customer demand.
• Conducted safe counts to ensure accurate cash management procedures., till audits, and till activity to meet all financial compliance standards

• Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support student development.
• Collaborated with educators to create inclusive classroom environments for diverse learners.
• Trained and mentored new staff on behavioral management techniques and best practices.
• Met state standard student IEP and 504 accommodations for various students throughout the school.

GPA: 4.0

• President's List
• GPA: 4.0