Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Timeline
BusinessDevelopmentManager
Katherine DaCruz

Katherine DaCruz

Brooklyn,Ny

Summary

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing addiction, mental health challenges, and HIV/AIDS. Driven to provide necessary support and crisis care. Ultimate goal is to promote recovery by identifying and eliminating barriers that hinder progress. Committed to empathy and understanding, with a focus on helping individuals regain control of their lives and achieve long-term wellness.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Navigator

Exponents, Inc.
11.2017 - Current
  • Conduct outreach in underserved communities to provide educational services and condom demonstration
  • Identify communities in need of services and support to recruit for harm reduction services
  • Assist with group facilitation of the ARRIVE support groups
  • Other related duties as needed

Youth Counselor

Bayview Youth Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Provided recreational activities and supervision of youth ages 8 to 15 years old year round
  • Conducted arts and crafts courses, cooking classes and personal hygiene workshops
  • Compiled weekly reports and incident reports

Patient Navigator

Rivington House
03.2010 - 09.2011
  • Facilitate group and conduct individual counseling with individuals struggling with addiction and HIV/AIDS
  • Facilitated women's support group
  • Provided administrative support to management staff
  • Escorted clients to appointment and to recreational events

Sales Telemarketer

YES Real Estate
08.2008 - 02.2009
  • Provided customer service, administrative services and support to realty company
  • Called and promoted the services of the organization in an attempt to recruit customers
  • Typed and filed documents and other miscellaneous tasks
  • Managed a high volume of calls daily while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.

Education

New Rochelle College
12.2001

Erasmus High School
01.1997

Certification

Certificate of Fitness -NYFD Bureau of Fire Prevention September 2024


Certificate of Guest Service Professional -American Hotel & Lodging Association -October 2024 Month]

Timeline

Peer Navigator

Exponents, Inc.
11.2017 - Current

Patient Navigator

Rivington House
03.2010 - 09.2011

Youth Counselor

Bayview Youth Center
01.2010 - 12.2012

Sales Telemarketer

YES Real Estate
08.2008 - 02.2009

New Rochelle College

Erasmus High School
Katherine DaCruz