1. Objective: To put my knowledge, skills, and experience to use for an organization in a mutual
working relationship conducive to helping others.
Education:
Associate Degree: Humanities 1995 (Sociology/Psychology)
Honors: Dean’s List
Dutchess Community College
Certificate: (33 credits) Christian Ministry 1998 (Theology/Psychology/Sociology)
New York Theological Seminary
Certificate: (33 credits) Ministry & Human Services 2008 (Sociology/Theology)
Boricua College
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Intake Coordinator Albany, New York 12207
Alliance for Positive Health October 2014 – Present
• Assess client needs associated with HIV and or multiple Chronic Illnesses through one on one
screening interviews to determine compatible program eligibility.
• Effectuate external referrals for clients with special needs outside of program guidelines.
• Present program outlines to other community providers to establish client referral resources.
Prevention Intervention Specialist
Alliance for Positive Health February 2011- Ibid
• Provide crisis intervention by developing comprehensive group and individual level behavior
change interventions to 22 to 25 clients and community members with a focus on healthier
decision making, within designated target populations in multiple county regions.
• Instructor in monthly life skills training groups promoting behavioral changes job readiness.
• Recruit community members for volunteer assignments in advancing the agency’s goals.
• Provide HIV / HCV & STI testing, syringe exchange services and intervention referrals.
Housing Case Manager Albany, New York 12207
Trinity Alliance Inc. June 2010 - February 2011
• Manage housing properties and peoples’ needs for those in recovery/homeless.
• Assist families co-effected participating in subject program.
• Tend to the needs of those in recovery and or effected/affected by HIV/HCV/STI.
• Assist individuals with life skills job development and program compliance.
Volunteer Services
Certified Member Community Accountability Board (CAB) March 2012 – Present
Run by the Albany County D.A.’s Office to resolve court-referred criminal cases using a
community justice approach.
Carepartner, Samaritan Hospital Volunteer Services November 2011 – Present
Provide companionship for the chronically ill, the elderly, and homebound.
Facilitator, Reentry Opportunities Orientation towards Success (ROOTS) May 2011 – Present
In partnership with Albany DA; Rennselear DA, and Schenectady DA with assisting parolees in
making a positive re-entry into their families, communities and society.