INTRO
Innovative systems-thinker and advocate integrating experiential learning and virtual community to inform policy and empower professionals.
REQUIREMENTS
Willing to Relocate
COVID-19 Vaccinated
Clean Driving Record
Fully Insured Vehicle
AREAS OF FOCUS
Domestic Violence
Housing
Mental Health
Research
Serious Games
Technology
QUALIFICATIONS
American Heart Association BLS
Behavioral Health Technician
Qualified Mental Health Associate (Expired)
TOOLS & SKILLS
CODING/PROGRAMMING
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python
PHP
R
WEB DEVELOPMENT
CLOUDFLARE
WORDPRESS
cPanel
VSC
RUNCLOUD
VULTR
PRODUCTIVITY
NOTION
MONDAY
ADOBE ACROBAT
BASECAMP
DESIGN
CANVA
FIGMA
ILLUSTRATOR
AFFINITY
MIRO
RESEARCH
CANVAS
QUALTRICS
MENDELEY
SCHOLAR
RSTUDIO
PROFESSIONAL
HUD HMIS
EPIC
WORK
ROLE:
Founder & Developer
ROLE:
Founder & Developer
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Universal Code, Policy Playspace, Landmark Community Resources
RESPONSIBILITIES
Designing Outreach Materials for Awareness Campaigns
Writing Messaging, Proposals, Blog Posts & Copy for Web Content, Developing the Branding and Graphics For Recruitment, Promotion, and Collaboration
Recruit & Lead Team to Develop Game for Advocates
Network with peers to negotiate partnerships and s
Build WordPress Websites With Programming and Plugins
Implement Customization Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and Integrate Custom Post Types and Fields Populating With Dynamic Data
RELATED REFERENCES:
NONE FOUND
RELATED ORGS:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Founder / Developer
ORG:
Policy Playspace
CAT:
Freelance
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Writer / Researcher
ORG:
SESTA Survey
CAT:
Research
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Founder / Developer
ORG:
Landmark Community Resources
CAT:
Project
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Owner / Developer
ORG:
Universal Code Web Space
CAT:
Freelance
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
Behavioral Health Specialist III
ROLE:
Behavioral Health Specialist III
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Hyland Behavioral Health at Mercy South Hospital
DATES:
START:
12/2018
END:
-
02/2026
END:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitated Psycho-Social Education Activities
Promoted Experiential Learning Experiences With Groups Ranging from 1:1 up to over 10 people, leveraging concepts like collaborative story-telling in Role-Playing Games to explore practical competencies
Engaged with Patients Experiencing Acute Mental Illness and Psychosis
Monitor the Milieu and Build Rapport Using Therapeutic Communication and Verbal De-Escalation to Maintain Unit Safety, Documenting 15 Minute Rounds in EPIC
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Denelle Cordia
ORG:
Hyland Behavioral Health
RELATION:
Supervisor
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
Project Manager / Web Developer
ROLE:
Project Manager / Web Developer
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Web Factory Media
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build WordPress Websites With Programming and Plugins
Implement Customization Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and Integrate Custom Post Types and Fields Populating With Dynamic Data
Updated Stakeholders During Regular Virtual Meetings
Organized Deliverables Using Productivity Tools, Communicating with Clients to Collect Dependencies
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Alex Arce
ORG:
RELATION:
Client
RELATED ORGS:
NONE FOUND
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
Housing Programs Advocate
ROLE:
Housing Programs Advocate
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Good Neighbor Center
RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitated Community Meetings, Life Skills Trainings and Tenant Education Classes
Led Weekly LifeSkills and RentWell Classes for Current and Previous Shelter Residents to Learn Self-Sufficiency and Advocacy Education
Conducted Case Management for HUD Housing Programs
Coordinated with families applying, moving into, and enrolled in HUD’s Shelter Stabilization and Shelter Plus Care Housing Programs, Conducting Routine Home Visits, Community Meetings, and Mediating Communications with Property Management
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Miro Paljevic
ORG:
RELATION:
Colleague
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
In-Home Caregiver
ROLE:
In-Home Caregiver
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Valley VNA Senior Services
WEBSITE:
http://www.valleyvna.org/DATES:
START:
07/2007
END:
-
05/2014
-
START:
09/2017
END:
-
02/2018
RESPONSIBILITIES
Aided elderly and disabled clients In Their Home
Offered support navigating dementia and end-of-life care by encouraging activities of daily living, prompting prescribed medications and hygiene routines
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Colleen Harvot
ORG:
RELATION:
Contact
RELATED ORGS:
NONE FOUND
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
EDUCATION
ROLE:
*Master of Public Policy and Administration
ROLE:
*Master of Public Policy and Administration
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Colorado State University
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Dr. James “Pigeon” Fielder
ORG:
2432
RELATION:
Academic Advisor
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Dr. Alexis Kennedy
ORG:
RELATION:
Contact, Program Professor
RELATED ORGS:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Research With Human Subjects
ORG:
CITI Program
CAT:
Training
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
ORG:
Vector Solutions
CAT:
Training
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Writer / Researcher
ORG:
SESTA Survey
CAT:
Research
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
Bachelor of Social Work
ROLE:
Bachelor of Social Work
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Dr. James R. Brown, MSW, LCSW
ORG:
RELATION:
Academic Advisor, Lead Researcher
RELATED ORGS:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Lobby Day
ORG:
National Association of Social Workers – Wisconsin
CAT:
Activity
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Crisis Advocate Intern
ORG:
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services
CAT:
Internship
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Conference Speaker
ORG:
Assoc. of BSW Program Directors
CAT:
Activity
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
ROLE:
Front-End Web Development Certificate
ROLE:
Front-End Web Development Certificate
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
University of California – San Diego Extension
DATES:
START:
01/2021
END:
-
01/2021
END:
RELATED REFERENCES:
NONE FOUND
RELATED ORGS:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Founder / Developer
ORG:
Landmark Community Resources
CAT:
Project
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
RESEARCH
ROLE:
Gaps and Barriers Mixed-Methods Research
ROLE:
Gaps and Barriers Mixed-Methods Research
ORGANIZATION
ORG:
Fox Cities Housing Coalition
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interpret and Communicate Results to Coalition
Analyzed and Compiled Results to Deliver Summary Insights Presentation and Written Final Report to Coalition
Full IRB Application & Approval
Completed Full IRB Approval to Recruit Human Social Research Participants
Mixed-Methods Research Design
Qualitative Interviews with Service Utilizers & Quantitative Surveys with Service Providers Commissioned by the Fox Cities Housing Coalition to Identify Gaps and Barriers
RELATED REFERENCES:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Dr. James R. Brown, MSW, LCSW
ORG:
RELATION:
Academic Advisor, Lead Researcher
RELATED ORGS:
FEAT IMG:
NAME:
Conference Speaker
ORG:
Assoc. of BSW Program Directors
CAT:
Activity
RELATED WORK:
NONE FOUND
FEEDBACK
NAME:
Retro Monkey
SOURCE:
StartPlaying.Games
Had a great time playing with Abbs, session was full of laugh, and Abbs handle the madness of a group with a smile and laugh, definitely recommend for other players
NAME:
RJ
SOURCE:
StartPlaying.Games
10/10, very accommodating and creative! She’s well worth the time and the energy, I love how much she listens and tailors the experience to your interests!
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