SUSAN ELIZABETH PRESS

*** **** **** ****** *** York, NY 10036 Phone 646-***-**** Email ad2djl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Professional non-profit artist with paralegal experience. Dedicated to bringing inspired theater arts and creative writing to rehabilitative settings. Experienced actor with an impressive list of accomplishments in the field, as well as a level of determination and creative vision required to foster empowerment and change.

NON-PROFIT WORK EXPERIENCE

Community Access – Crisis Respite Center

New York, NY

10/2018 – 1/2019

Peer Specialist Intern

Utilized trauma-informed, recovery oriented, intentional peer support to work with guests in crisis.

Provided social and leisure opportunities for guests through the facilitation of educational, recovery, and wellness groups.

Used AWARDS software program to provide timely and accurate documentation and record important guest information.

DCM

New York, NY

12/2009 - Present

Fundraiser

Raise funds for the Arts and regularly meet or surpass fundraising goals.

Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications.

Develop strategies and set goals to hit fundraising targets for ballet, opera, and theatre.

Covenant House

New York, NY

04/2016-01/2018

Fundraiser

Raised funds for a non-profit charity serving homeless youth with a network of shelters.

Responsible for advocating with the fundraising team on behalf of runaway and homeless youth.

John Heuss Homeless Shelter

New York, NY

4/2004 – 5/2005

Art Counselor

Organized, lead, and promoted interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, and games.

Completed and maintained time, attendance, and progress notes.

Encouraged participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.

PARALEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Employers Unity

New York, NY

6/2002 – 6/2010

Freelance Hearing Representative/Paralegal

Provided representation during unemployment compensation hearings (client: MTA)

ARTISTIC WORK EXPERIENCE

John Street Studio

New York, NY

5/2006 – 5/2008

Executive Producer & Promotor of Original Music

Wrote and produced music dedicated to the victims of family domestic violence.

Strength Courage Life

EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS

Howie the Harp Advocacy Center – Peer Training Program

January 2018 - Present

Completed approximately 400 hours of comprehensive peer provision training in areas related to personal development, professional competencies/skills, and work readiness. Topics learned during the training include: Group Facilitation, Trauma-Informed Approach, Advocacy, Documentation of Writing for Human Services, and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).

NAMI – NY, NY

2009 - 2015

Participated in Peer to Peer support groups. Received a certificate in Peer Support and regularly attended the Connections group.

New York Paralegal School

October 2001

Paralegal/Litigation Specialty Assistant Program – Advanced - GPA 3.8

LexisNexis, Westlaw, ERISA, and Legal Research Writing

Rutgers University/Mason Gross School of Arts

1984

Bachelor of Fine Arts

*** RUSK Institute – Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ACCESS

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