Co-Founder, Director of Programs & Services - Partners to Empowerment Wellness Center
(2013-02 - 2021)
- Oversaw day-to-day business operation of wellness center.
- Established and implemented wellness center policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
- All hiring, training and scheduling.
- Facilitated weekly groups for women in treatment for addiction.
- Established community partnerships.
- Developed and facilitated center aftercare program for women in recovery.
- Created and facilitated eight-week anger management program for men and women in the re-entry community.
Women in Transition Program Student Advisor - Cuyahoga Community College
(2008-08 - 2012-08)
- Managed day to day activities at the metro and east college campuses.
- Developed curriculum for eight-week program used on all campuses.
- Taught classes on personal development and career exploration.
- Counseled students when needed.
- Administered career exploration tests to assist students in creating education / career plans.
- Taught career development and job readiness.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs for potential students.
- Connected with community organizations.
- Supervised staff and work-study students.
Program Manager, YouthAbility Program - Jewish Family Service Association
(2001-09 - 2005-05)
- Developed, from the ground up, the grant funded program that bridges the gap for youth with disabilities.
- Recruited volunteer youth and community employers and agencies to sponsor volunteers.
- Marketed program in community.
- Created monthly newsletter for agencies hosting student volunteers.
- Established and oversaw administrative procedures to meet objectives of grant program.
- Prepared and maintained records and reports such as monthly reports to national grant sponsor and annual grant reports to individual funders.
- Directed and coordinated activities for student volunteers at various sites.
