Jessica Wakeley (Farnan)

Experience

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  Siena College

  May 2011 - Dec 2012

  Volunteer Coordinator at the Sister Thea Bowman Center for Women

  - Developed ideas for volunteer service for the Women’s Center and Women of Wisdom, a volunteer-based club while managing recruitment and selection of volunteers- Assisted with community engagement projects, such as the charity baby shower- Attended weekly planning meetings with the Women’s Center team and advisor

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  Walt Disney World

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Disney College Program Cast Member

  - Trained and worked at seven unique merchandise locations throughout Downtown Disney- Participated in the beginning stages of a project team for the Disney Truck Shop- Controlled a cash apron while merchantaining glow products at Glow Cart

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  Boston College

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  - Assisted with supervision of 13 Resident Assistants (RA) and directly supervised six RAs through programming and scheduling of on-call duty rotations for a sophomore community of approximately 200 students- Served on a campus-wide crisis/duty rotation for a university community of approximately 14,000 by providing support and resources for both RAs and students in crisis situations- Adjudicated student cases while serving as a conduct hearing officer and assigned developmentally appropriate educational sanctions for residents ensuring student learning Show less

  • SANet Advocate

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Graduate Resident Director

    Jan 2014 - May 2015

  • Honors House Graduate Assistant

    Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Graduate Staff Assistant

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Suncoast Center, Inc.

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Rape Crisis Specialist

  - Provided immediate crisis counseling for primary survivors of sexual assault and secondary survivors who were in need of medical assistance, housing relocation, legal advocacy, resources, references, and general support- Advocated for survivors in court hearings related to an assault in order to provide support and information - Served in 24 hour on call rotation, which responded to crisis calls and forensic and medical examinations - Organized and implemented support groups for primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault- Assisted survivors in filing Crime Victim Compensation claims and maintained necessary follow-up for survivors - Coordinated and participated in community outreach programs and related task forces Show less

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  University of Central Florida

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  Victim Advocate

  - Provided UCF students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors with resources and support regarding victim services following a crime- Facilitated trainings and coordinated logistics for the Green Dot Strategy, a bystander intervention training- Presented training sessions on crisis management, victim services, and bystander intervention- Served in a 24 hour on call rotation, which responds to hotline calls, forensic and medical exams, and incidents reported to the UCF Police Department- Coordinated campus and community events, such as "The Vagina Monologues", One Billion Rising, and "The Hunting Ground" screenings - Provided accompaniment to court hearings in an effort to provide support and information- Assisted with statewide disasters and emergencies as a member of the Florida Crisis Response Team Show less

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  Valencia College

  Mar 2017 - Jan 2021

  Coordinator, Transitions Planning

  - Provided groups of middle and high school students with interactive experiences focused on Valencia College general information, steps to enrollment, career exploration, degree programs, and next steps after Valencia- Developed and presented informational workshops related to college transition and career exploration- Assisted in planning and presenting career focused campus initiatives, such as Campus Express and CTE Camps- Built and maintained partnerships with faculty and staff to enhance group visits - Visited local high schools and community groups to discuss Valencia College with prospective students - Supervised, hired, and trained student employees, who provided campus tours and reached out to prospective students- Served on hiring committees for Transitions Planning Coordinators and Assistant Director positions - Assisted in planning and day of implementation of large campus events, such as College Night and Open House - Utilized Career Coach and Valencia College materials to encourage students to explore different career fields- Documented and reported group visit communication and day of information (number of students, comments, etc.) Show less

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  University of Central Florida

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Student Care Coordinator for Title IX Support

  - Provided resources and referrals to students experiencing concerns related to mental health, physical health, interpersonal violence, personal and family emergencies, financial issues and other areas of concern- Met with complainants and respondents to discuss resources, reporting options, and next steps- Maintained detailed notes regarding student interactions in order to coordinate referrals and ongoing care- Hired, trained, and supervised undergraduate, graduate, and part-time staff and assisted with onboarding- Created and shared social media content for UCF Cares and Let’s Be Clear initiatives- Developed and presented training programs for students, faculty, and staff to inform the UCF communityabout high-risk student issues on campus, violence prevention, and how to respond to students of concern- Tracked attendance and communicated with participants of the Violence Prevention Certificate Series- Participated in Student of Concern Team meetings, Title IX Response Team, and Title IX Advisory Council Show less

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  Walt Disney World

  Oct 2022 - now

  Wedding Assistant

  - Assist in the coordination of ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals, dessert parties, and other wedding events- Communicate with vendors on the day of the event to ensure a timely and accurate guest experience- Anticipate concerns, such as inclement weather, problems with vendors, and other day of event issues that could arise, which could negatively impact the overall satisfaction of the couple and their guests- Meet with prospective couples and couples in the planning process at menu tastings and open houses- Create Banquet Event Orders using Disney Sales and Catering System (DSCS) Show less

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  Keypath Education

  Nov 2023 - now

  Placement Specialist

  - Manage relationships with existing clinical agency partners to ensure successful clinical experiences for all students- Secure agreements with sites to create an established relationship with hospitals, clinics, schools, and other sites that fit the course criteria - Communicate thoroughly with site contacts to onboard students into the site and the department, this often includes providing information that the student is clinically cleared to be placed in that setting, ensure students complete training and registration, and draft clinical schedules for students - Develop leads for possible partnerships with healthcare agencies by identifying suitable clinical sites, negotiating placement agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards- Match students and site in a timely manner to avoid any lapse or delays in class registration- Identify and assess concerns related to clinical experiences; facilitate appropriate intervention with Placement Coordinators, faculty, students, and Program Coordinators- Collaborate with University Partners and legal teams to secure contracts with sites Show less