Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
PLAYWRIGHT/ DIRECTOR
07.2006 - Current
Write and direct stage productions described as a combination of life journeys, struggles and realities to promote change and awareness
RESIDENT COORDINATOR
APARTMENT LIFE
03.2022 - 03.2023
Held 2 community events per week for families
Assisted with services; Housing assistance, job referrals, food, clothing, job assistance, resume building, mentoring and assisted office management
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
THE BRIDGE
07.2019 - 08.2021
Supported the Program Director with operations and clinical
Provided leadership to program staff & residents
Ensured delivery of services to every clients individual needs
Attended, participated and led routinely scheduled meetings required
CASE MANAGER
COVENANT HOUSE
01.2017 - 07.2019
Met with youth regularly to determine progress with goals identified with ISP
Advocated on behalf of youth with outside service providers and other collateral services
Behavior Management & Crisis Intervention
Applied Skill Building techniques
Completed ETO HUDAssessment requirements
MENTOR
The August Aichhorn Center for Adolescent Residential Care Inc.
12.2012 - 09.2015
Communicated with residents as part of an ongoing effort to provide continuous support and guidance
Encouraged residents to create and accomplish goals by promoting mental stimulation and thought provoking procedures
Provided internal structure by supervising various activities and monitoring social behaviors
Assisted in teaching development skills by providing literature and emotional support
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR (Internship)
Homes For The Homeless
08.2011 - 08.2012
Created and implemented workshops through the coordination of group interactive activities
Scheduled activities and directed assigned group tasks
Utilized creative and literary arts through the creation of stage plays to empower youth and adults
Developed skill building techniques, which often varied based upon individual challenges
SUPERVISOR
The Salvation Army
11.2002 - 04.2005
Supervised 14 employees within the outreach department
Responsible for training staff, and implementing on boarding and termination processes
Implemented outreach procedures, and provided one-on-one counseling to clients
Responsible for feeding, transporting and locating housing for the homeless population
CORRECTION OFFICER
Department of Corrections
08.1990 - 05.1999
Provided supervision, custody and care, and maintained control to ensure the safety of all inmates
Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions
Implemented various search procedures
Transported inmates to and from court appointments
Prepared various documents and composed narrative reports
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Affairs and Administration
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY
08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
The College of New Rochelle
Brooklyn, NY
01-2010
Skills
Counseling/Mentoring
Supervision
Public Speaking
Creative
Organization
Literary
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Problem-Solving
Team Leadership
Phone
cell, 718-974-5981
Entrepreneurship
PLAYWRIGHT/ DIRECTOR, 07/06, Present, Write and direct stage productions described as a combination of life journeys, struggles and realities to promote change and awareness.
Timeline
RESIDENT COORDINATOR
APARTMENT LIFE
03.2022 - 03.2023
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
THE BRIDGE
07.2019 - 08.2021
CASE MANAGER
COVENANT HOUSE
01.2017 - 07.2019
MENTOR
The August Aichhorn Center for Adolescent Residential Care Inc.
12.2012 - 09.2015
WORKSHOP COORDINATOR (Internship)
Homes For The Homeless
08.2011 - 08.2012
PLAYWRIGHT/ DIRECTOR
07.2006 - Current
SUPERVISOR
The Salvation Army
11.2002 - 04.2005
CORRECTION OFFICER
Department of Corrections
08.1990 - 05.1999
Master of Public Administration - Public Affairs and Administration