Victoria Fina Curriculum Vitae
Resume:
Victoria A. Fina
Massapequa, New York 11758
(H): 516-***-**** * (C): 516-***-****
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COMPUTER SKILLS: Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Citrix, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, Skype, and e- mail applications.
EDUCATION:
Present University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
EdD Educational Leadership (ABD – 65 Credits Completed)
1995 Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
MS Special Education
1992 Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, Connecticut
BA Psychology
EXPERIENCE:
2003 - 2007 Touro College Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Bayshore, New York
Adjunct Professor
The Study of Special Needs in Infancy and Early Childhood
Introduction To Special Education
Assessment of Individual Differences in General Education & Special Education
Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context
1995 - 1998 Adelphi University Graduate School of Education, Garden City, New York
Adjunct Professor
Career Education for Individuals with Disabilities
Families, Cultures and Children: Understanding Children with Special Needs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
9/03 - 2/09 YAI/National Institute for Individuals with Disabilities, Westbury, New York
Supervisor of Long Island Employment Services
Managed staff of seven individuals.
Executed two successful state audits and one federal fiscal audit.
Directed recruiting, interviewing, offers of employment, reference check and
new hire orientation.
Directed daily operations and problem solving.
Supervised annual performance evaluations.
Prepared disciplinary action documentation.
Created and implemented policy and procedure changes.
Expedited employment placement for youth transitioning from school to work.
Coordinated communication amongst professionals, employers, clients, primary
caregivers and/or residential programs.
Networked with state, federal and other organizations.
Coordinated and generated reports for state and federal compliance.
Ensured timely provision of employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
Coordinated the maintenance of files for audit and compliance regulations.
12/99 - 7/03 Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Bohemia, New York
Supervisor of Placement Services
Managed staff of 12 individuals.
Executed two successful state audits.
Directed recruiting, interviewing, offers of employment, reference checks and new
hire orientation.
Supervised daily operations and problem solving.
Coordinated annual performance evaluations.
Networked with state, federal and other organizations.
Collected assessment/statistical data and generated reports.
Maintained files for audit and compliance regulations.
Coordinated and developed community-based Situational Assessment opportunities.
9/96 - 11/99 Center for Developmental Disabilities, Hicksville, New York
Supervisor of Supportive Employment Services/Programs
Managed staff of eight individuals.
Executed two successful state audits.
Directed daily operations.
Expanded fiscal operations.
Created and implemented training and policy and procedure manual.
Re-organized and expanded Vocational Programs.
Expedited employment placement of youth transitioning from school to work.
Researched and implemented grant opportunities.
Networked with state, federal, and other organizations.
Managed recruiting, interviewing, offers of employment, reference check and new hire
orientation.
8/92 - 9/96 Nassau County A.H.R.C. Vocational Training Center, Freeport, New York
Assistant Supervisor of Supportive Employment Services (1/95 - 1/96)
Managed staff of 12 individuals.
Coordinated staff supervision, training and interviewing.
Collected statistical data and generated reports to comply with organizational, state
and federal regulations.
Networked with state, federal, and other organizations.
Expedited the coordination of Social Security Benefits.
Senior Employment Training Specialist (8/94 – 1/95)
Managed staff of six individuals.
Created job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Directed sensitivity training for potential and existing employers.
Employment Training Specialist (8/92 – 8/94)
Created employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Implemented vocational counseling.
Managed case records, anecdotal, and progress notes/reports.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Long Island Supported Employment Providers Association
Nassau/Suffolk County Placement Network
Long Island Working Partnership
Council on Exceptional Children (CEC)
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request
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