To utilize my education and experience to further my lifelong commitment to social justice and community resilience through relationship development and personal connection.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Project Safe Point
10.2023 - Current
Overseeing recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new harm reduction staff members.
Creating and developing training materials for ongoing staff development.
Record collection and reporting related to government grant funded programming.
Strategizing program growth and development to decrease negative health outcomes among priority populations.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE
THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF BREVARD
01.2022 - 09.2023
Provide advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking
Educate survivors on healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as healthy coping skills to manage strong emotions and daily living tasks in the immediate and long-term aftermath of violence
Provide follow-up and referral services to survivors of violence based on case-specific needs
Engage in community outreach both to build partnerships with other service providers and to identify individuals from underserved communities who may have unmet needs and connect them with targeted education and service
PROGRAM MANAGER
BAYSIDE RECOVERY WELLNESS CENTER
04.2021 - 01.2022
Provide administrative supervision to all program/department staff Manage program activities in adherence to agency requirements and assure timely completion of all required documentation related to program
Build trust and rapport with diverse individuals. Assess individuals and complete re-assessments and client treatment plans as required by agency and funders as needed
Implement client treatment plans, emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health/substance abuse issues, relapse prevention. Coordinate and collaborate with other service providers, police and public safety officers, or any other community resource
CASE WORKER
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
02.2018 - 04.2021
Complete needs assessment for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and connecting them with community resources best able to meet those needs
BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECH
ASPIRE HEALTH PARTNERS WOMENS' RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT BREVARD
10.2014 - 02.2018
Coordinating with treatment team to ensure the best possible outcome for multiple adult females being treated for substance abuse and mental health issues
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Education and Behavior
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
05.2024
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminology
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
08.2022
CERTIFICATE - Victim Services Practitioner
FLORIDA CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING INSTITUTE
07.2022
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Non-profit Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL
12.2024
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Adept at both time and resource management
Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate assessments of clients' abilities and needs
Possessing strong character and good judgement
Demonstrating compassion and respect required to work with diverse populations in high pressure circumstances
Timeline
Assistant Director
Project Safe Point
10.2023 - Current
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE
THE WOMEN'S CENTER OF BREVARD
01.2022 - 09.2023
PROGRAM MANAGER
BAYSIDE RECOVERY WELLNESS CENTER
04.2021 - 01.2022
CASE WORKER
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
02.2018 - 04.2021
BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECH
ASPIRE HEALTH PARTNERS WOMENS' RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT BREVARD
10.2014 - 02.2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Health Education and Behavior
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminology
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
CERTIFICATE - Victim Services Practitioner
FLORIDA CRIME PREVENTION TRAINING INSTITUTE
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - Non-profit Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
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