Melissa Powers
Ringwood,NJ
Summary
I am social worker with experience in eating disorders, child advocacy and school counseling. I am seeking an opportunity to share my passions and further develop my therapeutic skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Facilitator Intern
Center For Discovery
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Planned and facilitated psycho-educational groups for patients in treatment for eating disorders.
- Facilitated dialogue between patients, family, and program workers to provide the best possible program and individualized program.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging the sharing of questions and concerns.
- Maintained a therapeutic, safe, and compassionate environment for patients.
- Proficient in dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy strategy and skills.
- Provided support and skill utilization for therapeutic meals and snacks.
School Social Work Intern
Ryerson Elementary School
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided crisis intervention, case management, and individual counseling to K-5 students in regular education, special education, and multi-needs programs.
- Facilitated groups according to specific needs within the student population- social skills groups for students with autism, anger management groups, basic social skills groups, and impulse control/anger groups.
- Conducted parent and student biopsychosocial interviews and adaptive behavior assessments.
- Identified at-risk students, created detailed plans for specialized education and behavioral skills and communicated plans with parents and school staff.
- Participated in the development of IEPs for students with special needs and advocated for comprehensive teaching methods.
- Participated in Intervention & Referral Services meetings with school staff to address specific academic or behavioral needs of students.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Completed social emotional histories for students being evaluated or re-evaluated for special education services.
Director of Community Outreach
Real Brave
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community recreational facilities, agencies, schools and other outreach partners to bring the love of music to the community.
- Worked with local businesses throughout neighboring towns on events, partnerships and programs.
- Procured equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements and community outreach activities.
- Solicited and managed all sponsorships and donations given to local schools, educational organizations, and community events.
- Managed all inventory of Real Brave merchandise and sales.
Marketing Executive
Beyond Perks
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
- Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information, and defining related lists.
- Collaborated closely with technology department on website development and creating marketing materials for Beyond Perks as well as their affiliates.
- Maintained relationships with over 1,000 affiliate businesses and nonprofits using the Beyond Perks program as an employee incentive.
- Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
- Preserved brand integrity by monitoring consistency and quality of marketing content.
National Field Manager
MKTG
03.2006 - 11.2009
- Managed and supported field staff of event coordinators across the country with on-site promotional events.
- Coordinated and managed the execution of annual off-site company meeting for over 100 employees.
- Scouted locations, created budgets, and arranged travel, hotel, dinners, meeting set up and activities.
- Acted as lead project manager on company web-based reporting tools: ‘Event Management Center’ and ‘Sampler Management Center’.
- Tracked key performance indicators and enforced quality control measures.
- Developed and implemented new ways of working and strategies for best practices between field staff and client services.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Florida State University - College of Social Work
Tallahassee, FL12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Merchandising And Design
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2003
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills when engaging and developing connections with at-risk clients
- Highly empathetic and able to utilize active listening to make meaningful and safe connections with clients
- Diligent in observation, note taking, and completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
- Skilled in facilitating groups of all ages in both a clinical and school setting
- Skilled in the use of DBT, CBT, and Strengths-Based Therapy Modalities
- Skilled in working with clients suffering from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other co-occurring disorders
Certification
Certified Holistic Health Coach. Institute for Integrative Nutrition. New York, NY
Accomplishments
- Board member of After School Rocks - a nonprofit organization that brings FREE music lessons to formerly homeless children living in New York City supportive housing shelters.
- Trustee of the Ringwood Educational Foundation - a nonprofit organization that fundraises to support existing curriculum for the Ringwood School District. 9/16 - 9/19.
- Collaborated on the implementation of a girls’ empowerment program called Girls on the Run that was brought to the local secondary school. Worked as a coach for several seasons from 9/16 - 5/19.
Timeline
Group Facilitator Intern
Center For Discovery
03.2023 - 12.2023
School Social Work Intern
Ryerson Elementary School
01.2022 - 08.2022
Director of Community Outreach
Real Brave
03.2017 - 03.2020
Marketing Executive
Beyond Perks
11.2009 - 11.2011
National Field Manager
MKTG
03.2006 - 11.2009
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Florida State University - College of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Merchandising And Design
University of Rhode Island
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