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Wendy Geddis

Human Services
Easthampton,MA

Summary

Experienced community and social services leader offering excellent research, time management and problem-solving skills. Ability to function at a high level with diverse populations in a wide variety of settings. Outstanding interpersonal, and communication abilities. Dependable, diligent, and organized.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Resources Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England, (EFNE)
Easthampton, MA
10.2021 - Current
  • Took an active role in connecting clients with resources unique to their situations to improve quality of life in those living with epilepsy.
  • Recruit participants, market, assess, and facilitate PACES Program; a self-management program to help those living with epilepsy learn coping and life skills,.
  • Building a resource guide for those throughout the agency and other organizations to use to help those living with epilepsy have a wider array of resources.
  • Represent the Foundation at various trainings on the state and federal level, work with a $1.5M CDC grant to cost-effectively launch a new system of patient care.


Programs and Services Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England
Easthampton, MA
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Facilitate support groups for those living with epilepsy in the EFNE service area via Zoom.
  • Provide case management to people needing assistance and supports in the community.
  • Serve as chairperson of the Western MA regional council.
  • Participate in the planning and execution of the Western MA Walk, our largest fundraiser in the Western MA region.
  • Educate a variety of community organizations in EFNE Seizure First Aid trainings.
  • Review clients financial aid needs and guide through the application process.
  • Trained in the implementation of the (PACES) program through Managing Epilepsy Well (MEW).

Field Service Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England
Easthampton, MA
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated support groups for those living with epilepsy in Western MA.
  • Provide case management to people needing assistance and supports in the community.
  • Serve as chairperson of the Western MA regional council.
  • in the Epilepsy Education Conference,
  • Educate community organization in EFNE Seizure First Aid trainings.
  • Review clients financial aid needs and guide through the application process.

Western MA Regional Council Member

Epilepsy Foundation New
Springfield, MA
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Researched and contacted organizations that are beneficial for those with epilepsy.
  • Work with Development team to plan and grow a walk fundraiser for the Western MA region. Tasks involved contact with local businesses for donations, cultivating new connections for entertainment, promote EFNE and its events through multimedia channels.
  • Assess the specific needs of those living with epilepsy in the Western MA region and strategize ways to best serve the epilepsy population.

Department Manager

Wal-Mart
Northampton, MA
07.2005 - 10.2008
  • Create detailed monthly departmental reports and updates to senior management
  • Interview, hire, and train new employees
  • Provide a high level of product and leadership support to representatives and clients
  • Effectively communicate with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations
  • Resolve customer questions, issues, and complaints.

Vocational Coach

Bay Cove
Boston, MA
02.2005 - 04.2005
  • Work with individuals with physical and mental disabilities to obtain employment in the community
  • Supervise group sites and performed line of site coaching
  • Transport clients to appointments, meetings, jobs, or their residence.

Individual Skills Trainer/Job Coach

Meridian Associates
Pittsfield, MA
11.2002 - 02.2005
  • Work with individuals with mental disabilities to obtain employment
  • Guide clients through job search and interviewing processes
  • Manage full caseloads and assist other team members as needed
  • Coach clients to enhance socialization in the workplace and community
  • Write daily progress notes on individuals.

Education

Associate of Science Biotechnology -

Springfield Technical Community College

Skills

    Chronic disease management

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Timeline

Community Resources Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England, (EFNE)
10.2021 - Current

Programs and Services Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England
09.2021 - 10.2021

Field Service Specialist

Epilepsy Foundation New England
08.2019 - 09.2021

Western MA Regional Council Member

Epilepsy Foundation New
10.2018 - 08.2019

Department Manager

Wal-Mart
07.2005 - 10.2008

Vocational Coach

Bay Cove
02.2005 - 04.2005

Individual Skills Trainer/Job Coach

Meridian Associates
11.2002 - 02.2005

Associate of Science Biotechnology -

Springfield Technical Community College

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