To secure a position in a challenging environment that provides reasonable longevity, as well as providing opportunities for use of my mentoring, organizational, and communication skills for advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Supervisor and Doula
Jericho Road Community Health Center
Buffalo, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
Supervised community health workers who provided education, support, and community resources to pregnant women during prenatal and postnatal care
Provided supervision to community health workers and evaluated training as needed for community health workers by collaborating with human resources.
Maintained a caseload of clients providing prenatal education and support as their doula and community health workers through New York State Doula Pilot Program.
Collaborated with client’s health care providers and insurance companies to ensure clients sessions are billed per New York State regulations.
Organized and lead weekly community health worker team meetings to engage and equip community health workers with support and create team unity.
Attended weekly meetings with Obstetrician providers to review upcoming deliveries and notify providers of social needs clients have per community health workers.
Received and monitored incoming client referrals from internal or external agencies and assigned to community health workers as appropriate.
Home Care Manager
Gateway Longview
Buffalo, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
Provided children and young adults are eligible through the Department of Health with comprehensive care management, health promotion, transitional care, and trauma-informed care services
Assisted families and children in the acquisition and maintenance of public benefits, financial, educational, social and community services
Coordinated care with education and health care providers to develop positive treatment plans for short-term and long-term recovery
Conducted and convened meetings to review progress, update plans of care, and confirm continuing client eligibility
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Horizon Health Services: Outpatient
Buffalo, NY
01.2016 - 01.2018
Performed intake and screen out alcohol and substance use assessments per state regulations
Facilitated individual and group- therapy sessions teaching long term recovery skills
Completed monthly treatment plans and coordinated care with referring agencies
Mental Health Counselor
Northwest Community Mental Health Center
Buffalo, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Provide individual and group counseling to adults diagnosed with chronic mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders
Document treatment plans, individual progress notes, and assessment summaries for clients in response to treatment goals
Responsible for reporting the progress of clients mandated by drug, family, and mental health court
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Amherst, NY
05-2011
Doctoral Degree - Department of Business Health Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
01.2026
Master of Science - General Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2014
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Workplace wellness
Staff training and development
Clinical assessment
Ethics and integrity
Health education
Patient care management
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Certification
Alpha Chi National Honor College Scholarship Society 2013-Present
Components of Care: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Certification PSI 2021-Present
CPR Certified 2025-Present
Reiki Certificated Level I, II and Master Level Practitioner 2026-present
Crystal Reiki Certified Practitioner 2026-Present
Timeline
Community Health Supervisor and Doula
Jericho Road Community Health Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Home Care Manager
Gateway Longview
01.2019 - 01.2020
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Horizon Health Services: Outpatient
01.2016 - 01.2018
Mental Health Counselor
Northwest Community Mental Health Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Doctoral Degree - Department of Business Health Management
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