Education

Columbia University School of General Studies

·      Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | April 2021 Summa Cum Laude

University of Phoenix

·      Associate of Arts, Business | Fall 2015

Relevant Course Work

·      Clinical Field Practicum; Stress & The Brain; Abnormal Behavior; Topics in Clinical Psychology; Clinical Neuropsychology; Behavioral Neuroscience; Seminar on Clinical Psychology – Depressive Disorders

Experience

A Body & Mind Health Services - Outpatient Department Manager | March 2022 - Dec 2022

·      Oversaw 20+ CBRS/CM/PS Outpatient Providers assisting in providing the best client care possible, running and reviewing reports to assist providers with accountability and support

A Body & Mind Health Services - CBRS/Case Manager \ Jan 2022 - March 2022

·  Taught life skills out in the community to those living with severe and persistent mental illness and connecting them to resources needed to support their daily living and ability to heal.

Psychiatric Technician - Lifeways Hospital | March 2021 - Dec 2021

·  Ensuring patient safety, monitoring for behavioral changes, leading community and therapeutic groups

Pivot Movement – Intern | January 2021 - May 2021

·      Observed and interact with differently abled clients, aiding and supporting them in their unique physical and emotional needs during dance and yoga therapy classes

Research Assistant – Nim Tottenham’s Developmental Affective Neuroscience Lab |    January 2019 – February 2020

·      Recruited, screened, and motivated over one hundred participants for Conte Study through telephone and email

·      Organized and maintained schedule of participants in coordination with DAN Lab and New York State Psychiatric Institute

·      Established rapport with participants (mothers and children), ensuring they felt comfortable with the research process and allowing for the attainment of usable data

·      Streamlined onboarding process for new Research Assistants through the creation and implementation of training documents

·      Onboarded new Research Assistants, training them in phone etiquette and screening procedures

·      Trained new Research Assistants in neuropsychological assessment battery

·      Conducted and presented Literature Review on Prenatal Substance Exposure

Professional Model - Muse Models | June 2008 - Present

·      Maintain a robust work schedule involving frequent international and domestic travel while sustaining a 3.9+ GPA

·      Improvise and adapt to a vast array of cultural contexts, maintaining an international, diverse, and loyal clientele

·      Collaborate in fast-past, high-stress environments with multiple levels of stakeholders

·      Negotiate contracts and managing irregular and international payment and tax schedules

Consultant/Advisor - Deux Mains Designs | July 2014 - Present

·      Design multiple ethical fashion products in collaboration with artisans, including best-selling sandal

·      Leverage fashion connections to recruit photo/styling team and aid in coordination/production of campaign shoots

·      Advise on social media and content strategies, increasing brand reach and exposure

Founder - Impact Garden | March 2016

·      Team leader and organizer, creating and producing the first-ever yoga, wellness, and artisan marketplace event for over 900 people, held on the court at Madison Square Garden

·      Secured both financial and in-kind sponsorships

·      Recruited and organized a marketplace of 15 international artisan brands

Showroom Manager – ADAY, June-September 2018

·      Broke sales record each month present, leading to highest sales showroom had experienced

·      Organized and hosted showroom events to drive foot traffic; Managed and organized inventory; curated social media stories

Awards and Acknowledgements

Named Scholarships

·      Bernard J. Lechner | Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

·      Olga H. Knoepke Scholarship | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020, Fall 2020-Spring 2021

Honor Society Member

·      Inducted Spring 2020

Dean’s List Recognition

·      Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Spring/Fall 2019, Spring/Fall 2020

Non-Profit Experience

Volunteer Work

·      College Road Mentor | Columbia University - Fall 2016

·      New York Cares | 2014-2017

-      Guided blind/differently-abled runners, read to/played sports with children, packed meals for homebound, spent time with senior citizens

·      Ride for Joy, Equine-Assisted Therapy | July 2020 – Present

-      Provide physical and emotional support for differently-abled individuals guiding them physically and emotionally through equine coursework relevant to their needs

Co-Founder

·      Models 4 Water |2011 – 2012

Skills

·      Word/Google Docs (Proficient); French (Beginner-Intermediate); Social Media-Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (Intermediate)

Interests

·      Fitness; Rock Climbing; Hiking; Yoga; Cooking; Sustainable/Ethical Fashion