Elisa Gordon-Douglas
*** ****** *****, ***. *, New Milford, NJ 07646
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ.
Post-baccalaureate Pre-health Program (09/2009- 12/2010).
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, NJ.
Degree: PhD in Biomedical Informatics (01/2009- 06/2009).
Walden University, Baltimore, MD.
Degree Awarded: Master's Degree in Public Health (2005- 2008).
Northern Caribbean University, Manchester, Jamaica.
Degree Awarded: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (2001- 2004). Dean's List
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, New York, NY- Manager of Food Services- March 2008-
Present.
Oversees all administrative functions pertaining to the organization's
food programs
Conducts health inspections and monitors all PAL centers served by the
food program for compliance with USDA requirements, Dept. of Health
regulations, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, and
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) guidelines.
Trains all PAL staff according to CACFP and SFSP requirements.
Creates and monitors budgets for CACFP, SFSP, and PAL.
Serves as primary supervisor for all PAL food service coordinators
PEARL KORENBLIT MEDICAL PRACTICE, Clifton, NJ- Medical Assistant &
Secretary- November 2009- October 2010. Voluntary Service. Assisted in
directing and managing the daily operations of the practice including
billing, collections, patient flow, patient satisfaction and, regulatory
compliance. Made appointments and took patients' vital signs such as blood
pressure, weight, height, and temperature. Conducted medical tests, such as
urine and strep tests, and completed and managed medical paperwork.
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION, Rutland, MA- Assistant Program Manager (Inpatient
Psychiatric Unit)- May 2007- December 2007.
Performed duties as residential, educational and/ or vocational
representative of client treatment teams and provided counseling to
clients of inpatient psychiatric unit.
Prepared and presented clinical/ treatment reviews of clients of
inpatient psychiatric unit
Completed assessments, collected and analyzed data, and facilitated
client progress.
Served as primary supervisor for six staff members.
Directed the effective and efficient operation of three residential
units to ensure the provision of quality services.
DEVEREUX FOUNDATION, Rutland, MA- Residential Counselor & Shift Supervisor
- April 2005- May 2007.
Implemented proactive behavioral strategies including reinforcement
schedules and least restrictive interventions.
Developed, organized, directed and participated in treatment programs and
activities to facilitate client rehabilitation and prevention of
further challenges.
Provided effective supervision to clients at all times, with particular
interests on safety and therapeutic boundaries and ensured the
effective supervision of clients by other staff members.
Planned and implemented substance abuse, sex education, PAYA, and emotion
regulation groups.
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Initiated the development of professional skills through participation in
trainings, professional rounds, courses, and other learning
opportunities.
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY, Manchester, Jamaica, Peer Counselor- March
2002- June 2004. Voluntary Service. Provided counseling and advice to peers
and other adults in regards to effectively dealing with challenging
situations.
SKILLS
Proficiency in Microsoft Software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
Reliable, detail- oriented team- player and leader that is efficient in
completing projects
Professional integrity, strong courage, honesty, and confidence
Committed to serving and helping to improve the lives of others
Trustworthy, ethical, discreet, good judgment and sound problem-solving
techniques
Resourceful, responsible, and motivated, with strong organizational and
interpersonal skills
Goal-oriented, demonstrate initiative, and computer literate
Experience with cost analysis, inventory and risk management
Excellent multi-tasking skills, works well under pressure and always meet
deadlines