Jaslyn Zarate
Summary
Innovative leader and MSW specializing in trauma-focused care, animal-assisted interventions, and evidence-based methods. Skilled in supporting diverse communities with culturally responsive care and creative strategies, including the human-animal connection, to enhance resilience and mental health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MSW Intern
Community Partners Emotional Wellness
09.2024 - Current
- Support diverse clients across the lifespan with trauma, life transitions, chronic illness, and mood disorders using CBT, DBT, IFS, and Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Managing a caseload of 24 clients and proficient in Electronic Health Records Software
- Develop individualized, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive treatment plans to foster healing, resilience, and sustainable change
- Identify and Gather resources for clients pertaining to substance abuse, domestic violence, and other critical needs
MSW Intern
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide case management for Family Self-Sufficiency participants, connecting them to career resources, training, and food security initiatives
- Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services for residents in senior housing
- Coordinate support for individuals to access resources seamlessly in the community
- Evaluate federal and private funded programs to improve service delivery within public housing and senior living
MSW Intern
Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Deliver crisis and grief support, evidence-based interventions to veterinary teams and clients
- Enhance patient care outcomes and improve knowledge regarding the human-animal bond
- Facilitate emotional intelligence training for corporate leaders and veterinary staff
- Contribute to field research and professional collaboration initiatives through live data collection
Psychology Admin Intern
Special Equestrians
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Conduct relevant research on equine therapy effectiveness and present results to organization
- Facilitate equine-assisted interventions for diverse populations in therapeutic riding classes
- Manage administrative operations including outreach, social media promotion, and fundraising initiatives
- Promote patient engagement and participate in horse care to support organizational goals
Full-Time Assistant Manager
Pacsun
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Led high-performing teams of 15+ staff through strategic hiring, comprehensive training programs, and performance management, resulting in 30% reduced turnover and consistent achievement of sales targets
- Managed $2M annual operating budget while negotiating with vendors to secure optimal pricing, resulting in 12% cost reduction while maintaining premium product quality and customer satisfaction
- Orchestrated store merchandising strategy and promotional campaigns that increased average transaction value by 22% and boosted customer retention rates by 18% year-over-year
- Implemented data-driven inventory management and forecasting systems that reduced stock discrepancies by 35%, optimized cash flow, and ensured 95% product availability during peak seasons
FGCU Marketing Intern
FGCU Marketing
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Assist Sports Marketing team by creating proposals and expanding marketing channels to engage community sponsorship
- Coordinate events to enhance brand visibility and foster consumer relations
- Contribute to advertising efforts on campus and monitor campaign performance during peak season
- Create content for email and social media, supporting event strategy and goal achievement
Education
Master's Candidate - Clinical Social Work
Florida Gulf Coast University
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Management
Florida Gulf Coast University
12-2022
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Leadership
- Recruitment
- Interviewing
- Clinical assessment
- Systems-change advocacy
- High-risk populations identification
- Multicultural competence and humility
- Collaboration
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Confidence
- Networking
- Qualitative research
- Conflict resolution
- Resource advocacy
- Active listening and empathy
- Operations and management
- Marketing
- Organizational skills
- Facilitation
- Community outreach expert
- Public speaking
- Medicare and medicaid applications
Certification
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence (BlueEQ)
- Introduction to Animal-Assisted Social Work
- The Impact of Unconscious Communications Patterns on Wellbeing
Recent Volunteer Experience
- Strides Occupational Therapy Services, Inc./ Special Equestrians Inc., 01/22, Present, Developed and implemented therapeutic riding programs for 20 patients through advanced AAT training, while managing safety protocols, facility operations, and family resource coordination.
- Lee County Mosquito Control District, 10/21, 05/22, Developed first-place virtual teaching tool for FGCU's Civic Engagement competition while coordinating outreach events and delivering K-12 science curriculum.
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Foundations of Civic Engagement Showcase First Place Award Winner
- Shady Rest Foundation Scholarship Winner
- National America Miss Florida Teen Top 25 Finalist
Independent Research Projects
- Social Justice Issue Targeting Institutional Racism in Mental Health, Jaslyn Zarate
- Clinical Applications of Animal-Assisted Therapy: Assessment of Functional and Social Gains in Children Living with Disabilities, Jaslyn Zarate
- Understanding Depression in Adults and the Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Literature Review, Jaslyn Zarate
Affiliations
- Pet Partners
- Strides Occupational Therapy Inc.
Accomplishments
- Well versed in Electronic Medical Records (EHR) Software to effectively document clinical data.
- Provide accurate assessments to develop appropriate evidence-based treatment plans for clients.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Do not desire to fit in. Desire to oblige yourselves to lead”.
Gwendolyn Brooks
Timeline
MSW Intern
Community Partners Emotional Wellness
09.2024 - Current
MSW Intern
The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers
05.2024 - 09.2024
MSW Intern
Blue Pearl Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
Psychology Admin Intern
Special Equestrians
12.2021 - 01.2023
Full-Time Assistant Manager
Pacsun
11.2016 - 02.2018
FGCU Marketing Intern
FGCU Marketing
09.2013 - 05.2015
Master's Candidate - Clinical Social Work
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Management
Florida Gulf Coast University
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