Experience

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  Community partnerships, inc.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2003

  Resource consultant / liaison

  Provided service coordination, information and referral, and general advocacy for adults with traumatic brain injury. Led cognitive re-training activities and client educational/support groups. In collaboration with agency staff, clients, families and other service providers, worked to promote the full inclusion of people with brain injuries in their communities. Maintained half caseload of Resource Consultant responsibilites.

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  Genex services, inc.

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2017

  Vocational rehabilitation specialist

  Coordinate and deliver vocational rehabilitation services to injured workers including vocational assessment, counseling, career planning, job placement, job seeking skills, labor market research, job analysis and vocational expert testimony. Conduct extensive job search and review actvities; coordinat the activities of attorneys, insurance representatives and other professionals on all aspects of return to work.

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  Preferred living solutions, llc

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2024

  Care manager

  I provide services to individuals with disabilities as well as seniors who need assistance navigating the numerous resources available in the Wake County area. I am able to ease some of the anxiety and stress of identifying and accessing numerous resources (independent living, job search/placement, social satisfaction) of both my client and their loved ones that may be helping to care for them.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2024 - now

  Company owner