Compassionate and human-centered professional with over 10 years of experience advancing from front-desk operations to Director of Human Resources. Proven track record in building supportive workplace cultures, streamlining business operations, and managing full-lifecycle HR—from recruitment and credentialing to payroll and benefits. Passionate about empowering teams, advocating for staff, and aligning daily administration with mission-driven organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
Syracuse, New York
06.2019 - Current
Led recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent for specialized diagnostic and therapeutic roles within both CBT and ABA programs.
Developed and implemented streamlined recruitment, onboarding, and training procedures.
Collaborated with leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and missions.
Managed employee relations to foster a supportive workplace culture for all staff.
Facilitated performance evaluations to ensure staff development and accountability.
Oversaw credentialing and licensing procedures and renewals for various professionals, including but not limited to, clinical psychologists, LMFTs, LMHCs, LCSWs, BCBAs, and RBTs.
Coordindated with brokerage teams to maintain robust benefits programs, ensuring employee satisfaction and retention.
Managed time off balances and requests in accordance with company policy.
Completed payroll for all departments utilizing multi-platform data integration tools to combine time-tracking procedures across departments
Program Coordinator
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
Syracuse, NY
07.2017 - 06.2019
Coordinated with the Office of Mental Health and the Department of Education, to ensure service provision requirements were unpheld
Researched state and community programs to determine alignment with the company's mission and vision, and completed all application processes and vetting for said agencies.
Worked closely with leadership to identify both internal and external opportunities to grow the service provision and reach of the agency.
Assisted in grant writing and funding proposals for program support.
Engaged with community partners to promote awareness and resources to the appropriate patient demographic.
Facilitated communication between internal teams and external partners regarding program activities.
Testing Coordinator
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
Syracuse, New York
09.2016 - 07.2017
Handled all scheduling and billing of psychological and neuropsychological testing in compliance with ICD-10 standards.
Prepared and submitted insurance requests and processed prior authorizations and approvals for assessments.
Aided patients and parents in understanding insurance details and coverage for assessments, including co-pays, deductibles, coinsurances, and out-of-pocket costs.
Assisted patients and parents throughout the entire assessment processfrom intake to treatment.
Created and maintained a new tracking system for incoming patients and ongoing assessments.
Receptionist
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services And Advocacy
Syracuse, New York
01.2016 - 09.2016
Greeted clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Maintained accurate client records using electronic management systems.
Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.