Anne Zahn

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Education:

University of New Hampshire: Durham, NH Bachelors of Arts: Psychology (Completed) Charles University, Study Abroad: Prague, Czech Republic (Completed)

Johnson & Wales University: Providence, RI Associate: Arts (Completed) Experience:

FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, NH: Enrollment and Retention Advisor November 2015 – July 2016

Enroll prospective inquiries into undergraduate or graduate level degree programs and assist in admissions process

Counsel new students in choosing programs that best suits their educational needs and future career goals, while overcoming potential setbacks or financial issues

Communicate with program directors and faculty to coordinate accurate enrollment of new eligible students; connect with registrar, student financial services, IT, and other advisors to ensure new students are prepared and all set for class

Advise current students throughout the educational careers, ensuring their course schedules abide by degree guidelines, retaining consistent enrollment in courses towards graduation, and overcoming issues that may arise that could hinder their graduation date

Attend university events to promote online education to new prospects or to current students to further their degrees into graduate programs

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE: Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH: Research Assistant/Counselor August 2014 – October 2015

Promote health and wellness program called Healthy Choices Healthy Changes through psychiatric research study at mental health centers or medical clinics in New Hampshire for the Geisel School of Medicine

Initiated study site at Harbor Homes in Nashua, NH by informing physicians and clinic staff of purpose of the research, set guidelines and eligibility for participants, and coordinated process of patients into treatment intervention

Recruit and engage clients with illnesses in weight management programs at local gyms, Weight Watchers, or personal trainers; as well as smoking cessations programs with quit smoking counselors or through medication

Collect confidential data on daily basis by conducting face-to-face questionnaires, psychological testing, assessing physical vital signs/ measurements, and IQ tests. Report collected data on a quarterly basis to determine improvement or decline in clients’ health

Communicate with health care providers, clinic staff, fitness trainers, and gym managers to ensure safety of individuals’ well- being and to support in monitoring their health. Keep confidential documentation of consents, medical clearances, Medicaid information, and releases of information to abide by HIPPA COMMUNITY CROSSROADS, Atkinson, NH: Service Coordinator September 2013 - August 2014

Assist in coordinating services for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Services may include day or residential programs, community support, employment, volunteer or at home personal care.

Support and guide individuals, their families, and direct support professionals in decisions, conflicts, and services by meeting on a monthly basis and devising plans of care for client and their support to abide by

Help individuals apply for Medicaid, Medicare, SSI/ SSDI, or housing in order to receive and maintain needed assistance for a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

Advocate for clients’ rights and ensure safe and appropriate services are being implemented by staff.

Arrange annual review of services with staff, care team, and family to update annual agreement with area agency and alter any information that may increase the well-being and indolence of clients

Enter confidential client data including medical records, level of care, social relationships, work/volunteer activity, etc. into Health Risk Screening Tool, Inc. and assist in Support Intensity Scale assessments SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES, Portsmouth, NH: Intern/ Advocate February 2013 - September 2013

Advocate for victims of sexual assaults and support their parents, friends, or guardians at hospitals, interrogation interviews, or at police stations.

Refer survivors to other resources if needed or requested that include therapists, support groups, financial assistance, doctors, housing, etc.

Assist in predator prevention workshops at middle schools and high schools.

Engage in a confidential 24-hour hotline for short-term crisis intervention pertaining to sexual assault or harassment. PARTNERS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH: Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH: Data Abstractor June 2011 – August 2012

Gather and enter confidential patient data into updated EMR system.

Communicate with health care providers to validate historical information

Organize information into appropriate and valid areas. File and retrieve charts needed for abstraction and update files. Volunteer Experience:

UNH Red Cross Club: January 2012 – May 2012 Breast Cancer Walk/ Fundraiser: Every year Skills:

Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Express, scanning technology, EMR, Discovery DatSTAT, CRM Spectrum, Jenzabar, web development, all Apple systems.

Working with a diverse group of people, strong leader as well as a follower, respect and understanding of a budget, excellent written and verbal communication, high level of attention to detail. Trainings:

Mental Health First Aid December 2014 Community Support of High Risk Individuals June 2014 Person Centered Planning March 2014 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders October 2013 Support Intensity Planning Workshop October 2013