Here is a list of links to current and past projects I have lead or contributed to.
Tender Laundry Care, LLC
Home Site: www.tlclouisville.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tenderlaundrycare
Twitter Feed: www.twitter.com/tenderlaundry
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tlclouisville
The MSSW
Blog: www.themssw.blogspot.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/themssw
Sisters Who Care
For COPES, Inc.: www.copes.org/brochures.php
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SWCLouisville
YouTube: www.youtube.com/SWCLouisville
EXPERIENCE
Social Media Manager, Council on Prevention and Education: Substances (COPES), Inc.
February, 2012 - Present
- Coordinated theme and focus for 'Sisters Who Care' social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Activated, edited, and updated 'Sisters Who Care' social media pages on a monthly basis, scheduling posts for the entire month at the beginning of each month.
- Edited and updated social media profiles for COPES, Inc. and COPES Executive Director Ted Strader as requested.
- Helped educate co-workers on safe and appropriate use of social media on behalf of the agency.
Proofreader / Copywriter, COPES, Inc.
May, 2010 - Present
- Proofread documents considered ready to send out for publishing to find last-minute grammatical and logistical errors.
- Provide ongoing guidance to staff related to document clarity and accuracy.
- Produce, as requested, writing materials for publication and interagency circulation that is free of insensitive or unprofessional language, is clear, and is free of grammatical and logistical errors.
Clinical Supervisor, COPES, Inc. / Spalding University
August, 2011 - Present
- Supervised the learning, tasks, professional and personal growth, and time commitments of 14 Spalding University social work practicum students.
- Coordinated projects and assignments that furthered student learning and experience, while maintaining appropriate boundaries related to competency and quality of client services.
- Created and maintained a clear and easy-to-use orientation manual for all incoming students.
- Designed and managed an effective method of tracking student hours and objective completion.
Case Manager, COPES, Inc.
March, 2012 - Present
- Facilitated a comfortable helping relationship with clients that promoted honest sharing and deep listening.
- Provided referrals to outside services and resources based upon client needs and goals.
- Guided client thought processes and decision-making towards healthier behaviors.
Trainer / Facilitator, Council on Prevention and Education: Substances COPES, Inc.
May, 2010 - Present
- Became certified to train others in the Creating Lasting Family Connections® (CLFC) curriculum.
- Facilitated CLFC groups with a co-trainer.
- Purposefully used verbal and body language that promoted healthy group dynamics and a relaxed environment in which participants understood that they were free to share honestly, without fear of being judged or criticized.
- Gently challenged client thinking when it became evident that their thought process may lead to unhealthy behaviors.
- Created and edited various written procedures and protocols as needed.
- Oversaw the coordination of program recruitment efforts and environmental prevention strategies as executed by staff and students interns.
- Coordinated and executed word-of-mouth, lecture, and digital (including social media) marketing efforts to school, community groups, other social service agencies, and the general public.
Case Manager, COPES, Inc.
March, 2012 - Present
- Facilitated a comfortable helping relationship with clients that promoted honest sharing and deep listening.
- Provided referrals to outside services and resources based upon client needs and goals.
- Guided client thought processes and decision-making towards healthier behaviors.
Counselor I Intern, Jefferson Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center (JADAC) / University of Louisville
August 2009 - May 2010
- Facilitated and documented therapeutic interactions with clients newly entering recovery from substance addictions.
- Developed and followed treatment plans for clients in order to nurture a pathway to further support needed to begin living a healthier lifestyle.
- Contributed to case management team meeting regarding the treatment of clients not on my caseload.
- Provided appropriate referrals to outside continuing care entities.
Chemical Dependency Technician, JADAC
August, 2008 - Present
- Documented notable interactions with clients newly entering recovery from substance addictions.
- Reinforced principals of recovery to individuals throughout their experience with the facility.
- Oriented new clients to agency policies and procedures while checking their person and belongings for prohibited items.
- Transitioned clients out of the care of the facility per their counselor's encouragement or the client's own volition in a safe, efficient, and respectful manner.
- Monitored client medication consumption.
- Retrieved urine samples from clients for drug testing to be completed off site.
- Conducted blood-alcohol level tests to determine client level of intoxication.
- Reported any unhealthy behavioral patterns to clinical staff as observed.
Cashier, Kroger
2005 - 2006
- Quickly and accurately completed cash, WIC, EBT, credit, check, and debit transaction with customers.
- Provided guidance to customers and staff related to questions about pricing and item location.
- Maintained a pleasant, friendly, respectful demeanor with all customers.
Instructional Assistant, Jefferson County Public Schools
September 2003 - May, 2004
- Assisted English teacher in her instruction and monitoring of seventh and eighth grade students.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated a specific curriculum geared towards teaching students about advanced grammar rules.
