Saratoga Springs, New York, August 2004 – Present. Founder and partner. Responsible for overseeing recruitment and screening activities of respite workers providing planned respite and skill building to disabled individuals in the Capital District. Such activities include recruitment of college students for internships, conducting trainings, orientation and screening of potential applicants, adherence to policies and procedures in performing respite and completion and submission of required reports to subcontracting agencies.

York, Jan 2004 – Present. Responsible for the individualized service environment, advocating for the individual and the family, developing relationships with community service providers and acting as a liaison between the individual and the service providers. Other duties include:

Attend school district CSE annual and subcommittee reviews  Attend at least 15 hours of Medicaid Service Coordination trainings yearly Meet with clients at least one time monthly  Review and update the Individualized Service Plan biannually Maintenance of a complete individual file

Amsterdam, NY, July 2001 – December 2003. Responsible for the development and implementation of a youth driven grassroots campaign. Other duties included:

Managing line items in a grant Presentations to educate the public  Maintenance of a database Monthly reporting of program goals Collaboration with media, school districts, human service providers, law enforcement, clergy and parents  Scheduling and overseeing monthly meetings Arranging county- wide and collaborative events  Tabling at county events to educate and recruit Recruitment and retention of members Attendance at Tobacco Coalition meetings and reporting on progress of initiative Attended two National Tobacco Conferences Development and execution of statewide tobacco initiatives Participation in tobacco control trainings  Presented on community collaboration at a statewide tobacco conference

Amsterdam, NY, July 1998 – Dec 2003. Responsible for the development and implementation of a service plan. Provided support to emotionally disturbed and abused youth afflicted with the following disorders: bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, conduct disorder, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, depression etc. Other duties included:

Accompany youth to psychiatric appointments and group counseling sessions providing input as requested from clinicians. Educating youth in identified deficit areas (hygiene, cooking, cleaning, self-esteem, safety etc). Ability to diffuse a crisis without utilizing physical intervention techniques CPR and First Aid Certification Mandated reporting  Facilitated group meetings for the youth in the residence Wrote progress notes: goal areas, service provider appointments, crisis situations and to report any discussion with resident. Included youth from the residence in Reality Check activities, which enhanced socialization skills.

York, Feb 2000 – March 2001. Responsible for the development and implementation of a functional assessment. Provided quality assurance in residential and day program settings. Kept advocates and family members informed. Other duties included:

Maintenance of a complete individual file  CPR and First Aid Certification SCIP training Advocated for needed services on behalf of the individual

March 2001 – July 2001. Responsible for the development and implementation of a behavior plan for dually diagnosed children and adults. Provided support and behavior intervention to day treatment and residential staff. Other duties included:

Participated in community outings with dually diagnosed individuals to enhance community inclusion Assisted with desensitization techniques Acted as a sitter for hospitalized individuals Advocated for needed services on behalf of the individual

B.S.	SUNY Empire State College, Albany, New York, 2000. Human Development
Certificate	Fulton Montgomery Community College, 1998 Medical Assisting