Laura Green
Framingham,MA
Summary
Extensive experience as an advocate with strong written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful team member that strives to help others of varying abilities excel in life and amplify their voices. Enjoys leadership and developing new ideas for inclusion. Personable with a desire to learn and succeed. An insightful and respectful team player.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Individual Support Case Manager
Kennedy-Donovan Center
Foxboro, MA
03.2021 - Current
- Working with adults with disabilities living independently to promote growth in the areas of choice and decision-making, community membership, household management skills, job development, relationships and personal accomplishments
- Educating and engaging individuals and families on the importance of practicing independent skills, working to enhance self-advocacy and self-capacity
- Work cooperatively/collaboratively with other community service providers (such as DDS), family members, day programs, and medical professionals to ensure coordination of supports and services
Program Specialist
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Burlington, MA
09.2019 - Current
- Creates social events and programming for teens and adults with Down syndrome, including but not limited to community outings, arts and crafts/theater, team building exercises, and practicing advocacy skills
- Organizing and co-hosting events to promote participants socialization and exploring new potential interests
- Establishes positive relationships within the Down syndrome community, with sponsors and supporters, strong focus on advocacy
Skills Trainer
Advocates
Framingham, MA
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Working one on one with an adult woman with a disability on doing age appropriate activities, practicing budgeting and managing money, navigating public spaces, and increasing her independence by instilling confidence to be self-reliant
Sales Associate and Team Lead
Vera Bradley
Natick, MA
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Extensive knowledge of products, strong focus on customer service and connecting with customers, money management, selling skills, helping to lead a team
- Worked with Store Manager on recruiting new hires, establishing positive relationships with schools and organizations that could provide potential candidates, and developing ongoing alliances in the community
Adult Companion
Thrive Support and Advocacy
Marlborough, MA
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Working one on one with an adult woman with disability, providing companionship in home while the pandemic was still rampant, doing activities with music, arts and crafts, and outdoors
Life Skills Trainer
Charles River Center
Walpole, MA
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Working one on one with an adult woman with a disability on doing community outings, making healthy choices and supported decision making, practicing healthy boundaries, and budgeting and managing money
Respite Provider
Kennedy-Donovan Center
Milford, MA
07.2020 - 03.2020
- Working one on one with an adult woman with a disability on doing community activities such as bowling and shopping, how to navigate parking lots/shopping centers/other public facilities, and enhancing her communication skills
Resident Assistant
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked to promote a friendly and respectful community within the residence halls through programming (education about the dangers of vaping, safe sex, healthy relationships), bulletin boards, and connecting with residents, working as a part of a team, customer service, NARCAN training and training on what to do and how to assist students in emergency situations, extensive knowledge of campus resources
- Worked to increase relations with other relations on campus with co-hosting events for residents, worked to gain resident interest on what events held could help them self-reflect and explore further into their own identity
ICEI Program Mentor/Peer Leader
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked one on one with a student with a disability to support their inclusivity on campus and help encourage campus involvement
- Would identify events of interests and work on planning how to get there and attending event together to encourage pursuing self-interests
- Promoted to Peer Leader in Fall 2017, planned and executed events and activities on campus for ICEI students and mentors to attend
Server
AMC Dine-In Theaters
Framingham, MA
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Waitressing, customer service, TIPS certification
Sales Associate
Old Navy
Framingham, MA
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted with sales, customer service, item recovery, loss prevention, and cashiering
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2020
Certification
- Human Rights Officer Training - November 2024
Timeline
Skills Trainer
Advocates
12.2021 - 07.2024
Individual Support Case Manager
Kennedy-Donovan Center
03.2021 - Current
Respite Provider
Kennedy-Donovan Center
07.2020 - 03.2020
Adult Companion
Thrive Support and Advocacy
02.2020 - 03.2021
Program Specialist
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
09.2019 - Current
Life Skills Trainer
Charles River Center
05.2019 - 03.2021
Resident Assistant
Bridgewater State University
01.2017 - 01.2019
ICEI Program Mentor/Peer Leader
Bridgewater State University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Sales Associate and Team Lead
Vera Bradley
08.2015 - 12.2022
Server
AMC Dine-In Theaters
03.2015 - 08.2015
Sales Associate
Old Navy
09.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bridgewater State University