Objective
My goal is to obtain a career where I can utilize my education and experience in order to help others and to give them a better quality of life.
Education
Elizabethtown College May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Human Services, Behavior and Addictions Counseling
Associates Degree in Human Services
Awarded Certificate for Academic Excellence in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
Graduated with Cum Laude Honors
Awarded the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship
GPA 3.74
Harrisburg Area Community College April 2001-2010
Completed 66 credits
Experience
New Story, Harrisburg, Pa
Behavioral Support Staff July 2012- August 2013
Worked directly with education certified staff
Collected data while monitoring behavior
Provided support for students exhibiting anger, aggression, or other correctable behaviors
Created positive behavior strategies and promoted positive reinforcement
Maintained database for mental health professionals
Personal Home Aid, Enola, Pa
Home Aid
June 2012 – Current
Work with 13-year-old autistic girl
Practice life skills
Create a positive, no stress environment
Help with hygiene needs
Assist with dinner preparation
Dr. Dardick’s Office, Camp Hill, Pa
Optician December 2007- July 2010
Responsible for patient check-in and out
Responsible for submitting Insurance claims and charting medical history
Responsible for quality assurance and quality control
USA Optical, Harrisburg, Pa December 2004– December 2007
Optician
Responsible for patient care and needs
Logging patient medical history and billing patient insurance
Lenscrafters, Harrisburg, Pa January 1999- December 2007
Optician
Providing customer service for patients
Responsible for taking patients medical history and billing insurance
Community Service
Helen O Krause Animal Foundation, Dillsburg, Pa October 2013- Current
Kennel Tech
Feeding/Watering animals
Disinfect animal quarters
Answers phones
Observe animals for possible distress
Administer treatments when necessary
Cherished Souls Animal Rescue, Mechanicsburg, Pa June 2011- Current
Foster mother
In home care for rescued dogs
Transport to vet when needed
Home visits for possible adopters
Generating awareness