Experience

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  Building communities today for tomorrow, inc.

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2009

  - Successfully served as manager and coordinator for the Detention Reduction Advocacy Program (DRAP) and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program.- Performed community outreach and network development with state government and juvenile court partners.- Conducted quality assurance reviews, marketing presentations, and led provider meetings.- Worked directly with CEO and Clinical Director to develop and implement new program goals.- Collaborated with Chief Financial Officer to review monthly statistical reports to determine revenue targets.- Assisted with grant preparation activities.- Worked collaboratively with VP of Marketing to maintain and improve relationships with community providers. Show less

  • Program Coordinator

    Jul 2007 - Sept 2009

  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Coordinator/Therapeutic Behavior Aide

    Jun 2006 - Jul 2007
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  Maryland department of juvenile services

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2022

  -Successfully supervised Case Management Specialists providing intake services and probation/aftercare supervision to youth and oversaw the activities of support services. - Represented and promoted DJS' programs through interactions with court stakeholders, officials of other agencies, law enforcement, parents, victims, and concerned citizens.-Effectively participated as a Department representative on statewide, regional, and local tasks forces, boards, policy review and strategic planning committees. Show less - Provided case management services to juveniles in the community.- Successfully monitored youth under probation/aftercare supervision, detained pending adjudication or disposition, or committed for placement in a secure or non-secure facility.- Conducted social history investigations and risk and needs assessments, prepared reports for court.- Developed, modified or reviewed Treatment Service Plans and participated in treatment team meetings.-Consulted with parents, legal guardians, attorneys, court administrators, judges and magistrates, police, public and private agency personnel. Show less

  • Intake Director

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Case Management Specialist Supervisor

    Feb 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Case Management Specialist III

    Sept 2009 - Feb 2014
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  Krav maga maryland

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2016

  Self defense instructor

  Civilian Krav Maga instructor at Krav Maga Maryland. Certified through Krav Maga Worldwide in accordance with the standards of the Krav Maga Association of America.

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  Israeli krav maga baltimore, llc

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2024

  Owner & lead instructor
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  Thread, inc.

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2024

  Director of communities
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  Maryland department of juvenile services

  Mar 2024 - now

  Executive director of intake services

  Oversight and direction of the statewide Intake, Pre-Court diversion and Pre-Adjudication Services operations of five Department of Juvenile Services regions across Maryland.