Emily Myers

Experience

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  Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence-Family Justice Center

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Self-Sufficiency Program Intern

  •Established a personal client base of over 30 people•Worked with clients to prepare for professional interviews and develop resumes and cover letters•Created a resource handbook for clients graduating from NYC STEPS computer literacy program•Designed multiple promotional flyers for events within the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence

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  Safe Horizon

  Jun 2014 - May 2018

  •Expeditiously counseled over 500 domestic violence clients and their families in crisis situations•Worked alongside the Kings County District Attorney’s office with victims involved in criminal cases, advocating on their behalf and ensuring their voice is heard•Frequently called upon by senior staff to handle high-risk sensitive clientele cases and mentor junior case managers in the handling of their cases and center processes•Connected clients with a multitude of on and off-site services including legal, immigration, shelter, public benefits, housing, financial and self sufficiency programs•Recipient of the 2017 Betsy and David McCandless Service Award given to staff who “go above and beyond” in their service to the organization Show less

  • Senior Case Manager

    Nov 2013 - May 2018

  • Supervised Visitation Program Monitor

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2017
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  Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Transfer Coordinator

  •Served as ARF’s main liaison for over 25 high-risk municipal shelters in Northern and Central California•Identified and cultivated three new shelter partnerships to maximize rescue efforts and goals•Planned and executed over 60 rescue trips saving 800+ animals, planning all transfer/transport details of animals, staff, vehicle, and volunteers•Mobilized and participated in emergency rescue efforts during the 2018 Camp Fire, coordinating the evacuation of animals, emergency supplies, and communication efforts•Supported and aided the intake specialists on rescue trips to partner shelters, assisting with behavioral/medical evaluations and gathering all legal documents to transfer animals into ARF’s shelter•On-boarded volunteers for a new role supporting the inbound transfer of new resident animals, implementing a training manual and orientation•Facilitated daily interdepartmental program coordination to effectively achieve goals and determine capacity for care of all shelter animals Show less

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  Animal Care Centers of NYC

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  Admissions Counselor

  • Closely worked with the community and law enforcement in the admittance of hundreds of animals into NYC’s only open admissions shelter.• Assessed each individual and their pets specific circumstance for possible prevention if additional support or resources could be provided. • Collaborated with outside partner organizations as well as internal departments to implement pathway planning, divert intakes, or minimize length of stay for admitted animals. • Implemented fear free behavior/medical assessments to notify proper departments for emergencies and pathway planning purposes. Show less

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  Animal Care Centers of NYC

  Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  Special Intakes Coordinator

  •Responding to and handling the flow of all pet owner surrender requests, upwards of 400 interactions with the public•Providing resources and options for pet owners to keep their pets and prevent surrender of their animals•Identifying special or urgent cases and diverting/deferring to the appropriate channel when possible to avoid animals coming into the shelter•Collaborating with multiple different departments within ACC to effectively pathway plan for incoming animals into the shelter Show less

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  VCA Animal Hospitals

  Mar 2025 - now

  Veterinary Technician Extern