1. Lee Thorpe, Jr.
158 Massachusetts Ave Bay Shore, N.Y., 11706
Phone: 631-291-0659 leethorpejr@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
New York University: New York, N.Y. M.A.: Humanities and Social Thought
Cumulative GPA: 3.67 May 2015
Related Courses: Introduction to Gender Politics, Seminar in Advanced Contemporary Social Theory
Stony Brook University: Stony Brook, N.Y. B.A.: Sociology
Cumulative GPA: 3.87 December 2012
Related Courses: Sociology of Sexuality, Race and Ethnic Relations
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
North Shore- LIJ Health System, Great Neck, N.Y.
Health Care Educator, (October 2014 – Present)
Conduct OraQuick Rapid HIV Testing geared toward gay/bisexual/other MSM.
Design/Facilitate health education workshops geared towards gay/bisexual/and other MSM.
Perform outreach to link clients to STI screenings and care for those diagnosed as HIV-Positive.
Aid in grant writing.
Hispanic Counseling Center, Hempstead, N.Y.
Prevention Counselor, (April 2014 – October 2014)
Conducted initial intake evaluations for incoming clients
Delivered OASAS funded workshops in community school districts
Facilitated an educational series pertaining to drug and alcohols, and how it relates to clients
Long Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y.
CDC Prevention Specialist, (May 2013 – April 2014)
Conducted OraQuick Rapid HIV Testing.
Prepared monthly monitoring reports.
Recorded client files into New York State AIRS system.
Performed outreach to link clients to testing and other services.
Facilitated an EBI workshop geared towards harm reduction for HIV and Hepatitis C.
Long Island GLBT Services Network, Bay Shore, N.Y.
Program Assistant, (April 2011 – August 2011)
Compiled and organized Helpline Call intake forms.
Participated in JuntosConstruyendo, a network providing better services to LGBT Latinos and Latinas.
Collected and prepared monthly reporting of on-going programs.
Assisted program staff with set up for programs and on-going needs.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Starbucks Coffee, Commack, N.Y.
Assistant Store Manager, (March 2008 – May 2013)
Trained new hires on beverage repeatable routine.
Upheld Starbucks mission statement to create the ‘Third Place’ from home.
Executed cash reports at the end of the night and monitor sales.
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Fluent in Spanish.