Consistently provided leadership, organizational skills and services to students, staff and cohort district personnel as the Coordinator of Student Services over 20 years.
Work History
Florist Assistant
4 Years 10 Months
Eufloria Florist | 11.2021 - 09.2026
Coordinated floral arrangements, bouquets, and gift baskets for daily customer orders.
Maintained flower freshness through conditioning, trimming, and proper refrigeration practices.
Assisted customers with product selection, care instructions, and special order requests.
Prepared arrangements for weddings, funerals, and special events with precise design specifications.
Trained new staff on floral handling, arrangement assembly, and shop procedures.
Managed inventory levels for flowers, containers, ribbons, and floral supplies.
Supported point-of-sale transactions, order processing, and accurate receipt preparation.
COORDINATOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
22 Years
Genesee Valley BOCES | 07.1997 - 07.2019
Coordinated all areas of student recruitment, enrollment, grade reporting and student related special events. Provided counseling services to students and families, including communication and referrals to mental health/social services agencies.
Provided consultation and strategies for instructional staff and related services for students with behavioral and social-emotional challenges.
Maintained highly effective communication with district administrators and counselors.
Served as Dignity for All Students (DASA) coordinator.
Designed and implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS) and the Student Assistance Team.
Coordinated articulation agreements with area colleges.
Prepared data required for New York State Education Department reports.
Coordinated Teacher Recruitment Fairs held at SUNY Geneseo.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSELOR
1 Year 6 Months
Genesee Valley BOCES | 12.1995 - 06.1997
Provided weekly mandated individual and group counseling services with middle and high school students. Developed behavioral goals and objectives.
Arranged parent conferences and staff meetings to discuss student progress.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
3 Years 5 Months
Alexander Central School | 01.1987 - 06.1990
Provided individual and group counseling for special education and “at risk” student population in the elementary and middle school.
Consulted with parent/guardians, instructional staff and the CSE to implement behavior and academic intervention plans.
Education
Educational Administration SBL/SDL (CAS) - School Building Leader/School District Leader, Professional
SUNY Brockport | Brockport, New York | 01-2010
Master of Education - School Counseling, Professional
SUNY At Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | 01-1987
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY At Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | 01-1985
Skills
Professional integrity
Communication
Creativity
Instructional Leadership
Relationship Builder
Social-Emotional Counseling
Timeline
Florist Assistant
Eufloria Florist
11.2021 - 09.2026Read More
COORDINATOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Genesee Valley BOCES
07.1997 - 07.2019Read More
SPECIAL EDUCATION COUNSELOR
Genesee Valley BOCES
12.1995 - 06.1997Read More
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Alexander Central School
01.1987 - 06.1990Read More
SUNY At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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SUNY At Buffalo
Master of Education from School Counseling, Professional
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SUNY Brockport
Educational Administration SBL/SDL (CAS) from School Building Leader/School District Leader, Professional