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Background
Work History
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University of West Georgia |
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Online Teaching Assistant: eCore |
1/2010 - Present |
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Assist professor in facilitating online discussions, guide & advise students on assignments, responsible for evaluating & grading assignments, maintain general course housekeeping & organization.
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Carrollton Housing Authority |
Carrollton |
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Mentor Coordinator |
4/2010 - Present |
• Charged with the creation and development of an ongoing mentoring program for youth who live within the Carrollton Housing projects.
• Develop workshops and events designed to foster mentor/mentee relationships
• Train mentors
• Match mentors to mentees
• Maintain oversight of the program at large
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Univeristy of West Georgia |
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Consultant |
11/2009 - Present |
Prepare custom & general sessions for faculty training, course development & administering services.
Actively work with instructors & students on distance education & instructional technology projects through in person visits, as well as through technical help calls.
Temporary Contract/Casual Labor position within a specifically allotted budget.
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Pathways Community Network |
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Trainer |
6/2008 - Present |
Pathways Compass is a collaborative case management network among non-profit organizations.
Provide on-site & web cast facilitation & training in confidentiality, ethics, best practices, case management & HIPAA compliance to community services staff at various locations in the state of Georgia & the Southeast.
Primarily working with homeless shelter staff & the Department of Community Affairs
Train staff to comply with federal, state and local privacy laws utilizing, but expanding on, a pre-created curriculum
100% success rate for all trainees in passing the required exam
Contract: As needed.
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Georgia Highlands College |
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Instructor & ATP Program Coordinator |
8/2007 - Present |
Taught Intro to Psychology courses to undergraduate students.
Managed a classroom of students & taught all 7 sections of The Freshman College Experience Courses for ATP, totaling 100 students per semester, for 2008-2009 academic year.
Created a curriculum & designed a course around the text to teach college freshmen about student success habits, the core curriculum, navigating the campus, study skills, time management, interpersonal, communication, & leadership skills, as well how to effectively choose a major
As part time Program Coordinator, managed the site operations of the part time ATP office on campus, advised students, served as liaison to West GA, worked with West GA to secure rooms, made schedule changes, answered student & faculty questions & concerns, & directed day to day operations of the program.
ATP Program closed in August 2009. Currently teaching as an adjunct.
Proficient in BANNER, BANWeb, Web CT Vista (online course management tool) & the USG core Curriculum
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Association of Corporate Counsel |
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Chapter Administrator |
3/2006 - Present |
Oversee & manage the state chapter of an international in-house, lawyer membership association
Coordinate & manage monthly membership luncheon meetings working directly with speakers & sponsors
Administer web site & collect CLE data
Work closely with board of directors on special projects & regular meetings
Work with national to implement standards & programs
Answer inquiries, manage database & all aspects of our membership of 800
Serve as the only consistent Board member each year & attend quarterly board meetings, give input & brainstorming for innovation & strategic planning.
Part time contract. Approximately 30 hours per month
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Family Intervention Specialists |
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Clinical Assessor & Community Support Individual |
6/2008 - 10/2009 |
Coached children & families in skill building, support, in home therapy, referrals, clinical assessments, parent & family support, advocacy & assessments to families & juvenile delinquents.
Worked with families who have been referred by Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Family & Children Services & other community resources to identify primary therapeutic needs & assessments.
Maintained HIPAA compliance & case notes utilizing the PIMA reporting system
Part time Contract. As needed
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New Vision Academy |
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Instructor |
8/2007 - 6/2009 |
Created a curriculum & designed a course to teach upper high school students “Personal Relationships & The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” at an accredited, private middle and high school learning center.
Implemented & oversaw all fundraising efforts as the fundraising chair.
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University of West Georgia |
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Academic Advisor |
11/2007 - 7/2008 |
Advised & managed a case load of undergraduate students & referred students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty, & support services for help with academic, personal, career advising, academic skills development, & financial aid
Assisted students in deciding on a major & career. Researched, presented & played a key role in initiating the campus wide use of new major/career exploration software, (FOCUS-2) in order to advise & assist students more effectively when choosing a major
Assisted at risk first year students in transition from high school to college & assisted all students in academic success
Developed & present recruitment & retention programs,
Participated in & created materials for orientation sessions, workshops, & other programs
Wrote letters of recommendation for students
Served as liaison for 6 specific academic departments & work with department chairs to advise students around programs
Utilizing a self created curriculum worked, intensively in the role of “academic coach” with a caseload of 52 high risk freshmen students on academic probation. Results: Achieved the highest retention rates of freshmen academic probation students among our staff of 8.
Consistently received “extremely high” student advising evaluations
Proficient in BANNER & the USG Core Curriculum
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ChildSpirit Institute |
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Conference Planning Committee member |
12/2006 - 11/2007 |
Planned, created, & maintained the on site management & the registration process of a national week-long event on children, spirituality, parenting & education.
Volunteer
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UWG Psychology Alumni Conference |
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Event Coordinator |
8/2006 - 4/2007 |
Planning committee member for 3 day, 200+ attendee alumni conference.
Pre-planned & oversaw all events with other committee members,
Acted as volunteer coordinator to delegate duties & work with keynote speakers
Co-managed & took the lead on many aspects of the events, including, break out rooms; check in, registration, customer service, attendees, panelists; presenters; moderators, time keepers, facilitators; videography, housing, Power Point & multimedia, entertainment & parties
Mentored a younger less experienced lead in charge of the conference.
This event was entirely student run.
Volunteer
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Morningstar Family Resources |
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Parent Educator |
9/2005 - 6/2006 |
Served as a part-time in-home Parent Educator to families referred by DFACS who are in danger of losing their children to the state or who are trying to recover custody of their children.
Working within state & local compliance, acted as a parenting coach to assist parents in the development of a unique, family specific action plan to enhance and enrich family life by developing effective parenting, discipline, hygiene, housekeeping, problem solving, & decision making.
Filed appropriate paperwork & worked within HIPAA & state mandated guidelines
Additionally, worked with Katrina evacuees & local Hispanic population
Part time contract. Approximately 12-15 hours per week.
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Forrest Company: Food Brokerage |
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Virtual Assistant |
10/2003 - 1/2006 |
Created Power Point presentations, marketing materials, training manuals & spreadsheets
Assisted with marketing strategies, prepared & sent sales reports, proposals, billing & other correspondences as needed, communicated with vendors & placed client orders
Served as key contact to vendors & worked closely with small farms, fishermen, local fresh food & seafood markets, warehouse personnel, distributors & major grocery chains such to coordinate & secure shipping & receiving of large food orders.
Contract. As needed.
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Women healthcare Executives |
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Chapter Administrator |
8/2000 - 8/2006 |
Cut expenses for the group in half within the first year through several initiatives including, instituting an online payment option, online networking, listserv & online newsletter.
Maintained high levels of organization & efficiency for the group through improved & effective business management skills.
Designed, wrote, published & distributed newsletter, website, & annual membership directory.
Oversaw the processing of new memberships, renewals & meeting registrations.
Represented the chapter as the chapter’s point of contact & only consistent board member, answered all chapter inquiries, maintained member database, group files, archives, documents & managed the listserv.
Coordinated & managed quarterly member & board meetings.
Created & designed the organization’s logo.
Worked closely with the Board of Directors by being responsible for monthly treasurer report, quarterly membership report, Board meeting minutes & processing program evaluations
Part time contract. Approximately 30 hours per month
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Holloway Consulting |
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Virtual Event Coordinator |
12/2004 - 2/2005 |
Event management assistant for The Sister to Sister – Everyone Has a Heart Foundation, Inc.® event.
Coordinated with speakers, panelists & health & wellness demonstrators & their staff to ensure details & a smooth flow of events are in place.
One time, event specific contract work
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Home Depot Store Leadership Forum |
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Event Management and Facilitation. |
6/2004 - 6/2004 |
Facilitator, support and staff for 5 day, 600 + attendee conference for the Home Depot “Store Leadership Program”
Executed material distribution, registration, break out room set up, presentation room set up, gift bag set up & distribution as well as logistics, facilitation, general support, event management & administration.
One time, event specific contract work
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Music for Marianne |
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Event Coordinator |
10/2003 - 2/2004 |
Spearheaded, planned, & served as one of 2 General Event Coordinators & co-managing the details of the events before, during & after over a 5 month period.
Promoted & held a very successful 2-day fundraiser for a metro area leukemia patient who was a well-loved mother of a young daughter, wife & a schoolteacher.
Involved several Atlanta area musicians, Atlanta area restaurants, businesses & sponsors.
Co-Coordinated a silent auction, & sale of a benefit CD.
Developed, delegated & directed volunteer teams
Designed & maintained web site
Acted as Treasurer
Through our efforts we raised over $30,000 for her family with over 1,200 in attendance.
Volunteer.
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Fayette County Council on Battered Women |
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Crisis Counselor |
3/1995 - 7/1999 |
Counseled & directed crisis callers to supportive community services, arranged shelter contact & ensured safety of family and children.
Volunteer
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Education
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The University of West GA |
Carrollton, Georgia |
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Master's Degree |
05/07 |
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Psychology |
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Master of Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology (Organizational Development & Spiritual/Mindful Parenting emphasis)
· Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Health and Physical Education
· Presenter: Student Psychology Annual Research Conference, 2005 & 2006
· Awarded: Alumni Fund for the Advancement of Human Science Research Award, Spring 2006
·Teaching Assistant: Department of Psychology, Spring Semester 2007
· Research: (Qualitative). Spiritual/Mindful Parenting. Self directed study with mentor advisement
·Planning Committee & Volunteer Coordinator: UWG Psychology Alumni Conference Spring 2007 |
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The University of West GA |
Carrollton, Georgia |
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Bachelor's Degree |
12/91 |
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Psychology |
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Bachelor of Arts, School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology (Philosophy minor)
· Dean’s list
· Student Assistant: Library, Foreign Language Laboratory & Performing Arts Center
· 1989-90 attended Georgia State University, 2 quarters, Dean’s list
· Responsible for securing own funding for college and graduate school |
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Fayette County High School |
Fayetteville, Georgia |
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High School |
06/86 |
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MD Collins High School |
College Park, Georgia |
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High School |
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Transferred |
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