Graphic Designer Mental Health
Resume:
CLAUDIA P. URIBE-ORRETT, Psy.D.
Miami, FL. 33156
786-***-**** Cellular
Email: **********@***.***
EDUCATION:
Doctor in Clinical Psychology 2001, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida Dissertation: “A School-Based Program for children with special needs”
Internship: South Florida State Hospital
Master of Education, M.Ed. 2003, Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University, North Miami, Florida
Masters of Science, Psy.D 2000, Clinical Psychology, Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida
Masters of Science, M.S. 1995, Criminal Justice, Florida International University, PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
October, 2011 – Present Director/Business Development Blossoms Therapy Center, Inc.
Overall responsible for the coordination of services for the Special Needs population at both the Center and the services provided at Jackson Health PPEC. Oversee, develop recruitment of therapist, employee training, organizational design. Contract negotiations to meet procurement regulations and compliance. Collaborate with Health care agencies to meet the goals of the patients and employees. Create partnerships to serve as a teaching site with Universities or Health Care organizations. Implement and train employees on State regulations, compliance and Companies infrastructure. Oversee and monitor client assessments; plan of care; outside resources; submission to EQ Health for review and approval. Monitor and track compliance by Medicaid; Participate in outreach events; participate in Educational and Community events. Responsible for recruitment, policy implementation; invoice; and work with Procurement in the auditing portion of the billing.
December, 2008 – December 2019 Owner/Management
Cherry Blossom Learning Center #1 & 2 & 3
Responsible for the overall operation of the Learning Center which consist on the fiscal operation, classroom supervision, and all programmatic functions. Open the first operation in 2008 and implemented every aspect of the program from recruitment, marketing, Human Resources implementation (Staff Handbook, Parent Handbook); manage Government Contracts. Operated a budget of over 1.5 Million and managed over 48 Employees.
August 2012 – December 2014 Co-Publisher of Unique Me Magazine Responsible for the overall publication of the magazine – a magazine to raised awareness to the Special Needs community; this grass-root project was established to meet the needs of the Miami-Dade Community. As the co-publisher of the magazine, responsibilities included article selections, selling ads; working with the graphic designer; marketing the magazine thru Media outlets; Radio & TV; responsible for the distribution of the magazine. August, 2002 – December, 2008 Adjunct Professor - Miami-Dade College Taught classes both at the campus and Online.
Classes in Introduction to Psychology
o Classes in Human Growth and Development
August, 2006 – December, 2008 Adult & Career Technical Education – M-DCPS Responsible for providing training, evaluations, and oversight for the Adult Education & Vocational Rehabilitation Grant program. Oversee the overall operation of the program; determine appropriate curriculum for the Career Centers – One Stop Centers. Teacher training on the Curriculum implementation, Vocational Evaluations, Job Placement; assist in the Grant deliverables for the State. Work collaboratively to identify the Career Centers; needs of the program; and objectives of the program.
October, 1999 – August, 2006 Educational Specialist - Miami-Dade County Public Schools Responsible for the management of the Adult Basic Education programs, which consist of the school system, the community college and several community-based organizations in Miami-Dade County. Duties included grant writing, administration of federal, state, and local grants totaling over $4,000,000 yearly. Development and implementation of Programs County-wide to provide assistance to the adult population. Attendance and preparation of monthly meetings, conferences and workshops. Preparation of Board items, creation of budgets and program structures, conduct program audits to ensure accountability of programs. Other duties include marketing of the adult education programs through the use of media outlets to include culturally diverse populations. Also responsible for directing and coordinating educational, administrative, and counseling activities to ensure conformance to state and school board standards; developing and coordinating educational programs through meetings with staff, and review of teachers’ activities, and issuance of directives.
March, 2004 – March, 2005 Special Project Administrator -Miami-Dade County Responsible for the management and implementation of the Revenue Maximization Act. And grants coordination unit. Duties include the implementation plan of Rev Max to assist countywide departments evaluate leveraging activities between departments, outside agencies to enhance funding opportunities. Attendance and preparation of Community-Based Organizations (CBO) meetings, conferences and grant related workshops. Preparation of resolution items for the County Commissioners, recommendation of budgetary and programmatic structures, coordination of financial audits, outside consultants, and intergovernmental related issues. OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
o Served as a Program Evaluator for the City of Miami, Parks and Recreation for the past 4 years.
o Served as a Program Evaluator for the Florida Learning Partnership summer program at Moore Park
o Served as a Program Evaluator for Thumbelina Academy, Kayleen’s Learning Center, Family Life Center, Haitian Women of Miami, and Read 2 Succeed. o Served as a Program Evaluator and a Mental Health Consultant for Sunflower’s Academy. Funding Source: Head Start Program
o Served as a Board Member to the Miami Beach Police Athletic League. o Served as a Consultant for the City of Sweetwater, Sunflowers Academy, Haitian Women of Miami, Coalition of Florida Farmworkers, Kayleen’s Learning Center, City of Miami, and Read to Succeed.
o Served as a Presenter to Local, State and National Conferences in the areas of Grant Writing, Program Accountability, Program Implementation, Family Literacy – Best Practices.
o Implemented and coordinated the Grant Writing Certificate Program for Florida International University – Metropolitan Center – For the past 10 years. o Worked Part-Time as a therapist for the Jewish Community Center providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Also coordinated the DUI groups for the Court mandated.
o Worked Part-Time in a Private Practice in Coral Gables, Florida providing therapy and testing.
o Worked Part-Time for TROY Community Academy, an alternative education facility for at risk youth.
o Served as a Board Member to Troy Community Academy o Recognized as South Florida’s Business Women Leader (2011) o Member of the Women Committee – Big Brothers Big Sisters o Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
PUBLICATIONS
Chloe's Journey (2016) - Writer
Uribe-Orrett, C. (2005) Experiential Learning: Which Learning Style are You? Florida Psychological Association: FPA Update. Volume X, Number 4. 2004-2005 Children and Families Budget and Resource Allocation Report. Miami-Dade County. 2012 Unique Me Magazine – Publisher/Owner
CERTIFICATES:
Florida Professional Teaching Certificate and School Administration Florida Psychological Association – PPY240
Florida Department of Children’s Child Care Director’s Credential United Way for Excellence in Early Education (Program Administrator’s Institute) The Coaches Guide to Creative Curriculum – George Mason University VPK Director Endorsement
COMPUTER SKILLS
Fully proficient in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook), Windows XP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, Internet and e-mail. I also am familiar with online instructional platforms such as WebCT, and eCollege. Additionally, responsible for the implementation and recommendation of the delivery of curriculum through technology-based programs.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association (APA)
Florida Psychological Association
International Reading Association
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Young Children with Special Needs Council (YCSNC)
Big Brother's Big Sister's - Women's Committee
Women of the Wild - Zoo Miami
Cancer Link - Committee Member
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Junior Orange Bowl – Committee Member
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