Vanessa Cuppari

Experience

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  The Ritz Diner

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Hostess

  • Welcomed and seated customers according to the seating chart throughout the night• Accommodated customers' inquiries and needs in a timely and friendly manner • Cleaned menus, countertops, and general workspace to reduce stress on the wait staff

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  Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

  May 2018 - Aug 2020

  Guest Relations

  • Responded to urgent questions, complaints, and emergencies with patience and professionalism• Assisted managers in side-projects by working with new employees to improve performance• Answered phones and arranged appointments for families to safely visit during the pandemic

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  Loyola University Maryland

  Sept 2018 - May 2022

  Student

  Earned my B.A. in Psychology with Honors as well as minors in French and Writing. GPA: 3.86

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  PSYCHOLOGISTS IN LONG-TERM CARE INC

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2023

  Member/Newsletter Editor/Research Committee

  • Connect with PLTC members through requests for submissions and interviews • Collaborate with co-editor to meet deadlines, check-in, exchange ideas, and allocate tasks• Edit, organize, and format newsletter content

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  Keswick Multi-Care Center, Inc.

  Jun 2021 - May 2023

  • Organized and taught monthly creative writing workshops for older community members• Encouraged participants to share their work, provide feedback, and discuss their writing • Supported residents ages 65-110 by leading one-on-one discussions and recreational activities• Evaluated and scored residents’ cognition and mood using BIMS and PHQ-9 assessments• Assisted with creating and executing educational health-based strategies for older adults in the community

  • Wise & Well Creative Writing Facilitator

    Sept 2021 - May 2023

  • Wise & Well Social Work Intern

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Loyola University Maryland Psychology Department

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Research Assistant

  • Line edited dissertation manuscript substantially to meet journal publication page requirement • Identified conceptual incongruencies within structure and provided appropriate feedback • Performed extensive research to copyedit content and citations • Consulted with research team biweekly to adhere to project timeline and support publication efforts

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  INGLEMOOR REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Recreation Assistant

  • Organized and led therapeutic group activities (reminiscence, sensory) that engage residents with and without cognitive impairments• Delivered individualized engagement to residents who have severe psychiatric diagnoses (depression, psychosis, dementia, anxiety) and subsequent behaviors• Documented residents’ behaviors and overall participation levels in daily activities on ActivityPro• Fed/assisted residents with dementia who have difficulty eating meals independently

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  Brightview Senior Living

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Implemented social, physical, spiritual, cognitive, and cultural activities with 10-15 residents with dementia• Adjusted activities as needed based on observed mood and functioning levels of residents• Initiated supportive rapport with family members, giving updates on resident engagement and behaviors • Ensured timely and professional communication between associates, residents, family members, and vendors using phone, email, and fax• Resolved residents’ and family members’ requests related to mail, medical assistance, and maintenance

  • Vibrant Living Associate

    Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  • Concierge

    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
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  Towson University

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Prepare recruitment data for weekly distribution to all graduate program directors• Research and document recruitment initiatives for graduate, undergraduate, and international students• Adapt, create, and update Excel datasheets to maximize clarity, usability, and convenience • Counseled undergraduate students on academic probation to improve their study habits and performance • Employed active listening and collaboration to implement more effective and personalized study plans

  • University Admissions Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Academic Coach

    Jan 2023 - May 2023
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  Wright Academics

  Jun 2023 - now

  Executive Functioning Coach
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  TOWSON UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER

  Aug 2023 - now

  Extern Therapist

  • Provide short-term counseling and treatment to 12-14 clients weekly • Maintain thorough records of client progress and conceptualization• Refer clients to therapists off-campus as needed based on their preferences and access to care• Establish collaborative and culturally sensitive rapport with clients