LYNELLE NOVAK
***** ******* ****** ***** ******, VA. 20152
703-***-**** acy73q@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A strong passion for advocating on behalf of individuals and their families. Served on many interdisciplinary teams and provided case management and counseling for Consumers. Proficient in documentation to fulfill funding source requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, Leesburg, VA, January 2001- Present
Manager
Mange a successful multi-million dollar corporation of over 100 employees
Passionate and proven to be leader in guest satisfaction
Lead seminars on empathy, motivation, Teamwork and increasing revenue
Managing, planning and organizing private events and banquets
Proven ability to work well in fast paced environment and multitask
Lead Workshops on Wine and Beer knowledge, putting together tastings and pairings
Responsible for all daily activities including: Scheduling, Hiring, Guest Retention and coming up with Innovative ideas.
Fluent in the Avero program which easily tracks sales, inventory and used as a training tool to increase sales on an individual basis and on bottom line.
Institute for Family Centered Services, Falls Church, VA. September-November 2000
Provided in-Home and Group Counseling
Provided a wide range of family preservation services
Implemented Strength-Based Needs Assessments
Led Partnership of Parents and Professionals Initiative
Catholic Charities Family Counseling, Sheridan-Parkside, Buffalo, NY, February 2000- June 2000
Provided family and group counseling to At-Risk Youth
Assisted in Boys and Girls Group Counseling
Assisted in Individual and Family Counseling
Corresponded with School Teachers, Family Court, Foster Parents and supporting agencies
Coordinative Children’s Services Initiative, Department of Erie County Youth Services, Buffalo, NY September 1998- March 1999
Family Advocate, Case Worker
Advocated on behalf of the families to Service providers
Worked closely with PINS, Probation, Family Court, Detention, RTF’s and CSE
Performed home visits, allocated wrap-around-funds and respite care
Conducted quality assurance audits on case files
Bridged barriers between consumers and case workers through empathy
Monsignor Carr Outpatient Mental Health Facility, Buffalo, N.Y. October 1997- April 1998
Assisted in Individual and Group Counseling
Worked closely with Psychiatrist to ensure best quality of care.
Worked with Consumer to manage finances, help finding and retaining job if applicable and supported them with life skills
EDUCATION
Medaille College, Buffalo NY, June 2000
Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Services
Concentration: Child and Family Services
Related Coursework:
Child and Family Law
Disability Law
Abnormal Psychology
Ethics
Multicultural and Diverse populations
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Child and Family Services
Green Mountain College, Poultney VT, 1988 -1990
Early Childhood Development