Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Laison
Family Enrichment Center: Hartford Healthcare
New Britain, CT
02.2023 - Current
Supports for Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program (SPPT)
Outreach Liaison (Feb 2023-present)
Developed outreach efforts to engage teen parents in programming, which includes attending community meetings, developing small group discussions, participating in community events, and connecting with local organizations in individual or group settings.
Prepare for group by assisting in gaining access to materials needed, ordering food and items to enhance programming, and attending groups at the high schools.
Assist and attend field trips by aiding in organizing and planning, outreach to participants, and creating flyers.
Responsible for collecting Supports for Pregnant and Parenting Teens data weekly and collaborating with the high school's Social Worker to collect student academic success data.
Participated and collaborated with local organizations' advisory meetings and other networking activities to identify opportunities for partnerships or collaborations around shared goals.
Assist and prepare for the Teen Parent Conference hosted by FEC.
Facilitate weekly Mental Health/Parenting groups at New Britain High School and Satellite Career Academy, plan monthly trips for SPPT participants, and meet monthly with the school social worker to discuss academic success.
Home Visitor -PAT (October-March)
Conducted home visits to assess family needs and develop individualized goals.
Planned activities designed to promote communication between parents and caregivers and their children while emphasizing positive reinforcement techniques.
Provide home visitation services, at least once weekly, to provide information and education using the PAT and other approved curricula to improve parenting skills and teach the parent(s) anticipatory guidance, age-appropriate child development, and how to advocate and access community resources and needed services.
Provide a comprehensive range of support services to improve the health, educational, and social outcomes for pregnant and parenting teens in the New Britain area.
Mentor - Advantages School International (Feb-Present)
Oversee and manage the school's day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. Provide communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.
Warehouse Position
Fosdick Fulfillment
Berlin
11.2020 - 06.2022
Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
Education
Human Service Associates Degree -
Tunxis Community College
06.2023
Human Service Certificate -
Tunxis Community College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
New Britain High School
06.2017
Skills
Bilingual
Customer service
Lesson Planning
Job seeking
Computer literacy
Case management
Community Engagement
Event Planning
Data Tracking
Community Outreach
Task Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Goal Setting
Decision-Making
Support advocacy
Resource advocacy
Child development knowledge
Field trip management
Home visits
Case Management
Active Listening
Progress Monitoring
Direct Supervision
Client Scheduling
Scheduling
Life Skills Development
Agenda planning
Internship
Family Enrichment Center - 02/01/22 to 05/01/22
Certification
Parents as Teachers certification - 12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024
Accomplishments
Certificate of Appreciation from New Britain Hunger Action Team - December 11, 2023