Social Worker, Readjustment Counseling, Individual/Group Counseling, PTSD, Depressive/Anxiety Disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Substance Abuse, Family Difficulties, Homelessness, Bereavement, Treatments: CBT / CPT / CBT-CP / EMDR / ACT / Mindfulness, Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Biopsychosocial Assessments, Meditation Classes, Peer Group Therapy Leadership, Multi-cultural Interaction, Supportive Services for Veterans And Families (SSVF), Nutrition

March 2017 - Present

Veterans Voices TV of Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

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Content Consultant and Show Co-Host

Effectively consult on array of Veteran-related issues and assist in program outreach activities; also managed social media accounts for program and serve as co-host for interviewing guests on this live television broadcast.

March 2016 - Present

John Muir Community Health Fund

Walnut Creek, CA

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Consultant

Compile data on East County women Veterans and present to Board of Directors; serve as part of team in developing grant funding for a Women Veteran Healthcare Navigator position for La Clinica in Oakley, CA, that will increase outreach/services to female Veterans in Contra Costa County.

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May 2014 - Present

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Readjustment Counseling Services

Concord, CA

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Social Worker / MSW Intern

Initial role as MSW Intern from May-December 2014 followed by assignment as Social Worker beginning in March 2015, with responsibilities for providing counseling to Veterans/families during individual or group sessions covering wide array of issues including PTSD, depressive, anxiety and dissociative identity disorders, substance abuse, family/marital difficulties, homelessness, employment and other readjustment issues. Evidence-based treatments include CBT, CPT, CBT-CP, EMDR, ACT, Mindfulness, Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing; also perform biopsychosocial assessments.

Tasked with coordinating Honoring Women Veterans event in Concord, CA, in partnership with
Veteran Program Manager of Northern California, establishing Women Veterans Peer Support Group and organizing wellness services that included meditation classes, Healing Touch services and yoga. Refer clients to appropriate VA/civilian services and collaboratively interface with OEF/OIF/OND and Women Veterans Program case managers, conduct community educational presentations on Veteran-related/mental health issues and lead group clinical training for counselors.

Work closely with Coalition for Veterans, coordinate Wellness Services for East Bay Veterans Stand Down, North Bay Veterans Stand down and Stand Down on the Delta; services include chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, Healing Touch and equine therapy. Audit case file for Center Director and continually exceed service standards, resulting in rating of Excellent on performance reviews.

April 2014 December 2014

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

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MSW Student Ambassador

Interacted with MSW Program students to provide non-academic peer support that included assisting with managing coursework, developing study strategies and finding a balance of home/school/work life. Utilized telephone calls, emails and social networking to provide information on the Program, and was presenter at various live events/webinars/panels to represent school and be available for answering questions. Also directed students to appropriate university resources.

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September 2013 April 2014

Catholic Charities

Stockton, CA

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MSW Intern, Food Nutrition Program, Veterans SSVF Program

Served in case manager role for CalFresh Program clients; promoted program to eligible participants, assisted in completing applications and advocated for clients to support access to program benefits, typically working with culturally-diverse/Spanish-speaking families. Assisted with delivery of food bank services and participated in conducting surveys of food bank customer needs in support of reorganizing food distribution procedures.

Provided exceptional assistance to program managers of the Supportive Services for Veterans And Families (SSVF), serving as a case manager for homeless/at-risk Veterans and families. Screened individuals to ascertain SSVF services eligibility, maintained HMIS client database, audited case files to ensure compliance with SSVF program guidelines, and authored grant awarded to SSVF to provide additional services for Veterans, including cell phones and gas cards.

January 2011 March 2011

Encourage Tomorrow

Fresno, CA

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Student Intern

Mentored/tutored students in an after-school program for elementary through middle-school-aged children, and assisted with all enrichment programs.

January 2005 April 2007

SJ Land & Timber, Inc.

Coos Bay, OR

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Project Manager

Responsibilities included managing multiple land development/logging projects, supervising office personnel, managing confidential files and payroll, completing/tracking permits, oversing contracts/purchasing and directing advertising/web services.

September 2000 February 2005

United States Air Force

Location: N/A

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Special Events Coordinator / Public Affairs Representative E-5

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In this role as an active duty Airman gained certification as a personal trainer and was participant in Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom and search/rescue missions. Oversaw work performance of military personnel, provided feedback, managed training requirements, completed enlistment performance reports and provided motivation for young Airmen.

Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

Executive Masters in Public Administration; expected graduation, Fall 2018

GPA: 3.9

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Social Work, Mental Health Concentration, 2014

Sub-Concentration: Military and Veterans Social Work

GPA: 4.0

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Dean s List Member

University of Maryland, University College, College Park, MD

Bachelors Degree, English, 2013

GPA: 3.9

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Magna cum Laude Graduate

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Associates Degree, Fitness, Recreation and Services Management, 2002

GPA: N/A

Semester/Credit Hours: N/A

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2018

State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences, License # LCSW81553

Eye Movement Rapid Desensitization Therapy, PESI Inc.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Concord Vet Center

Brief Therapy, Concord Vet Center

Thought Field Therapy, Concord Vet Center

Motivational Interviewing, USC

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, USC

Problem Solving Therapy, USC

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, USC

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US Air Force Supervisor Safety Training Course

Cooper Institute Physical Fitness Specialist Course

US Air Force Fitness Fundamentals Course

99^th Services Airman of the Quarter, US Air Force

99^th Services Airman Below the Zone, US Air Force

380^th ESVS Airman of the Month, US Air Force

380^th Support Group Airman of the Month, US Air Force

Desert Warrior Award, Al Dhafra AB, US Air Force

Top Four Award, Al Dhafra AB, US Air Force