TAMARA LUSTIG
**** *. ***** ****., *** *-D, Boca Raton, FL 33432
e-mail: **********@***.***
Tel: 786-***-****
Education:
Florida International University, Miami
Master of Social Work degree, August 2007
Field Practicum Internships:
* Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami Beach
- Provided care planning in one-on-one interactions with cancer patients
and their families
- Created a journaling group, researched resources, reported to
interdisciplinary team
- Analyzed psychosocial reports to establish and work towards realistic
therapeutic goals
* Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, North Miami
- Assisted in leading a bereavement group and individual counseling for
family members
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify strengths & weaknesses
of clients
Binghamton University (State University of New York)
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics, with an emphasis in Economics and Business,
May, 1991
Professional Experience:
Young Adults Director, JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches, Boynton Beach
Aug, 2007 - Present
* Built a new department for young adults; created a vision, strategic
plan and budget
* Plan social, educational, recreational and community service oriented
programs
* Establish relationships, strengthen identities, engage and empower
clientele
* Assess the needs and wants of the population to serve in the best
possible way
* Increase the visibility of the organization with dynamic marketing
materials and social media
Regional Director, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization, Miami
April, 2004 - Oct, 2005
* Supervised and trained five professional staff members and fifteen
volunteer advisors
* Developed and facilitated planning of leadership building programs
throughout the year
* Guided teen tours and staffed leadership training camp during the
summertime
Program Director, University of Miami Hillel
June, 2001 - April, 2004
* Created, raised funds for and planned educational, social, cultural &
social action programs
* Advised a student executive board, supervised interns, engaged and
empowered students
* Served as community liaison and resource to college students
International Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Center, New York City
Jan, 2000 - June, 2001
* Promoted an educational opportunity at high schools and college fairs
across North America
Office Manager, Soros Fund Management, New York City
Jan, 1998 - Jan, 2000
* Prepared presentations for executives of large international financial
institutions
* Performed a wide range of administrative duties including scheduling,
handling human resource issues, travel arrangements, wire transfers,
expenses and bill payments
Public Relations Coordinator, World Zionist Organization,Tel Aviv, Israel
Aug,1993 - Jan, 1997
* Directed educational programs & tours assembling college students from
all over the world
* Tutored children in development towns & eased the transition for newly
arriving immigrants
* Designed ads and published articles internationally to raise money and
attract volunteers
Securities Accountant, The Prudential, Newark, New Jersey
June, 1991 - Aug, 1993
* Projected future earnings for a $42B investment portfolio and reconciled
accounts
* Completed quarterly statutory reporting, chaired meetings and cross-
trained employees
World Travel, 1997: Traveled through parts of Europe, Asia, Australia and
the Far East, learning foreign cultures and lifestyles, while volunteering
and working to further finance the journey
Volunteering:
* Big Sister mentor to an adolescent girl
* Facilitate Holocaust Documentation Center programs educating youth on
prejudice
* Deliver holiday food packages and visit the elderly during holidays
* Visit cancer patients, do Habitat for Humanity, serve food at soup
kitchens
* Participated in New Orleans Relief Mission, December, 2006
* Take inner city youth on outdoor and nature excursions through Sierra
Club
* Volunteered at Vitalise Winged Fellowship at Sandpipers in UK, providing
respite care