Rachael Kelley
Summary
Global citizen, trained journalist and live-long learner, dedicated to addressing inequality in global healthcare leading with a people-first perspective
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Assistant
Catalyst Life Services
08.2023 - Current
- Listen to clients' concerns and provide therapy-like advice integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Provid comprehensive case management services, create treatment plans, and connect clients and families to appropriate resources
- Lead telephonic emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence or self-harm
- Act as a mandated reporter for Richland County Children Services
Film and TV Department Administrator
Boston University College Of Communication
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Direct point of contact and university liaison for to 600+ students and 60+ Faculty
- Managed course scheduling, curriculum, and course evaluations for Fall and Spring Semesters while overseeing Summer term planning
- Streamlined Faculty appointments, promotions, new hires and re-appointments
- Trained 30+ faculty on department and college-wide administrative and curricular procedures
- Assisted the department chairs with various office functions including expense reimbursements, conference planning, administrative decision making, presentation composition and editing
- Improved Diversity and Inclusion programming for students and faculty of color
- Oversaw the department’s Program Coordinator
- Orchestrated fluid cross-department collaboration for major events: The Redstone Film Festival and other department-sponsored conferences
- Organized and maintained classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability
Vice Chair, Faculty and Staff of Color Network
Boston University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Organized and hosted DEI programs that address BIPOC issues at predominately white institutions
- Maintained relationships with University DEI office to represent the needs of BIPOC employees
- Oversaw the network's marketing, budget, and operational performance
Care Coordinator
Aspire Health Alliance
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Formed trusting relationships with clients by providing constant communication, financial, housing and health resources
- Listened and provided emotional support to clinical psychiatric clients
- Managed behavioral health and medical appointment schedules for over 30 clients
- Partnered with client care team to ensure consistent treatment and achieve health goals
Digital Production Intern
WGBH, Forum Network
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Publish 3-4 daily social post on archived content on Twitter via Sprout
- Edit long-length videos for YouTube publishing using Premiere Pro and Photoshop
- Create and manage live lecture informational page using Django software
- Facilitating attendee engagement during live lectures
- Research possible interviewees for feature and news pitches for WGBH News
Talk Show Host
University of Westminster
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Hosted live and recorded interviews with international students to address inter-continental and multicultural taboos around age, sex, race, and relationships
- Monitored news and current events to compile and research topics of interest to target audience
Education
Master of Science - Journalism
Boston University
Boston05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science, Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Management
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Scheduling
- Leadership
Co-Curricular Professional Experience
BUTV10, Health Care Reporter
Boston University News Service, Contributing Writer
Timeline
Counselor Assistant
Catalyst Life Services
08.2023 - Current
Vice Chair, Faculty and Staff of Color Network
Boston University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Film and TV Department Administrator
Boston University College Of Communication
03.2022 - 08.2023
Care Coordinator
Aspire Health Alliance
10.2021 - 03.2022
Digital Production Intern
WGBH, Forum Network
06.2020 - 08.2020
Talk Show Host
University of Westminster
10.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Journalism
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Social & Behavioral Science, Psychology
Seton Hall University
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