Experience

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  Montgomery county department of recreation

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Summer camp counselor and assistant director

  Implemented scheduled activities for 100+ campers ages 9-13 in groups of approximately 20 children, developed impromptu activities for unscheduled time periods, lead camp-wide activities, worked with and aided parents in the care of their children, exercised basic first-aid techniques in the case of minor lesions and bee stings, cleaned and organized camp facilities, lead peer to peer discussions, aided in peer mediation, worked with children with disabilities.Counselor in Training Volunteer: 2005 and 2006Summer Camp Counselor: 2007-2008Assistant Director: 2009-2010 Show less

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  Umbc residential life

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Resident assistant

  Organized and implemented community and floor programs, responded to emergencies on duty nights, documented incidents, assisted with administrative paperwork, made hall decorations and bulletin boards, generally mediated interactions between residents.

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  Umbc office of student life

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Service peer

  Worked with Graduate Coordinator of Service and the Shriver Center to organize short-term and long-term service activities for students. Predominantly supervised and managed Alternative School Break Trips (6 trips of 12 participants each) and campus blood drives with the American Red Cross.

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  Private home care

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Therapeutic instructor

  Served as a therapeutic instructor for teens with autism in a private home setting.

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  Umbc department of anthropology & sociology

  Jul 2013 - May 2015

  Graded essays, exams, and assignments for a class of over 100 students. Collaborated with professor on assessment format and reviews, uploaded assignments and grades to an online module, provided individual feedback and tutoring for writing, and provided students with academic support resources on campus. Occasionally provided guest lectures to class on assignment instructions and class materials. Supervised desk staff for Apartment Community Center. Supported paraprofessional staff and Community Directors of West Hill, Terrace and Hillside apartments with program planning and implementation. Mentored paraprofessional students individually on topics of professional development, academic success, and work/life balance. Supervised Community Action Board for apartment communities. Conducted judicial meetings, including supervising Peer Review Council.

  • Grader

    Sept 2014 - May 2015

  • Assistant Community Director

    Jul 2013 - May 2015
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  Trellis services

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

  Therapeutic instructor

  Worked within an Autism Waiver afterschool program to implement cognitive and behavioral therapy plans with children and families. Taught social skills workshops to learners. Special internship practice in creative movement, helping children develop coordination and general body awareness from April 2012- July2013. Returned to working at Trellis January 2015-September 2019.

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  Way station, inc.

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Community employment specialist

  Coached individuals recovering from mental illness or substance abuse to secure permanent and competitive employment within their communities. Collaborated with therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and other mental health professionals of Way Station to ensure a person-centered intervention and community-based treatment. Made connections with local employers to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship between Way Station clients and community businesses.

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  Trellis services inc

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2019

  Case manager/ family consultant

  Supervised a team of instructors to implement behavioral goals in order to further the social and life skills of learners on the Autism spectrum. Collaborated with families to create an individual treatment plan for each child, and modeled how both parents and instructors to modify these behaviors and encourage functional outcomes. Ran team meetings where the next months' schedule was created, assessed individual performance progress. Reviewed and approved instructor time sheets, and maintained compliance with all paperwork and administrative duties. Supervised each staff member on a monthly basis and provided feedback on professionalism, family rapport, instructional control, and Trellis policies and procedures. Show less

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  Usadweb llc

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Labor recruitment specialist

  Designed advertisements for labor certification cases including PERM, supervised recruitment, and H2-B processes. Created and edited job posts to best collect candidates for VISA processes. Translated legal processes and details to Spanish speaking clients and media corporations.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  May 2018 - May 2023

  Editor and copywriter

  Creating and editing copy for nonprofit organizations and private corporations. Work includes:-Literature reviews and research writing -Speech writing -Newsletters and pamphlets -Social media content-Training and development for junior copywriters-Poems, short stories, and novels-Scripts for film and theatre

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  Experis

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Technical recruiter

  Sourced, recruited, and onboarded highly skilled IT professionals. Clients included Federal integrators requiring various levels of security clearance. Reviewed resumes, prepared candidates for interviews, and interview debrief. Maintained talent communities via networking, events, and media. Maintained relationships with current consultants and supporting their employment needs.Successful completion of Manpower Group 2020 Recruiter Boot Camp.

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  Community college of baltimore county

  Sept 2020 - now

  Supporting students enrolled in accelerated math courses as a part of the STEM Core program.Serving as the faculty mentor liaison.Managing a case load of students through academic and pre-professional workshops. Hosting professional writing, resume writing, and interview panels. Creating web copy and marketing materials for programming.Hosting and running an in-house cybersecurity internship for selected students.

  • Director of STEM Core

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Student Support Specialist

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2021