My Resume!
My Resume!
As a current masters level social worker, I am pursuing exciting opportunities to connect with other social services providers, attend conferences and talks, and build my knowledge. Please reach out if you have questions about my educational or professional background, experiences, or passions.
Nov 2024
University of Denver
Master of Social Work
Concentration: Mental Health and Trauma
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May 2022
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science
Major: Neuroscience
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Sept 2020
Portland Community College
Associate of Science
Feb 2024 - Present
Blanchet House and Farm
Blanchet Farm Case Manager (Oct 2024 - Present)
Conducting all screening calls for the Blanchet Farm Residential Work Recovery Program, maintaining program wait list, and completing intake process
Connecting incoming residents with immediate supports such as Medicaid and SNAP benefits, local mental health and primary care providers, and transportation
Meeting with residential program participants at Blanchet Farm regularly to assess need and provide resources at various stages of program participation
Assisting residential program participants in accessing resources and community supports by providing transportation, creating document templates, and gathering information in-person and over the phone
Building relationships with community partners to better support residents
Developing the Blanchet Farm program outline and additional program structures for various workforce preparedness and education pathways
Providing support to staff at Blanchet House through regular meetings, documentation education and development, and in emergency situations
Resident Support Specialist (Feb 2024 - Oct 2024)
Meeting with residential program participants at both Blanchet House and Blanchet Farm regularly to assess need and provide resources
Assisting residential program participants in accessing resources and community supports by providing transportation, creating document templates, and gathering information in-person and over the phone
Building relationships with community partners to better support residents
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April 2023 - Jan 2024
Dr. Sanderson and Associates
Group Coordinator, Administrative Assistant
Coordinating group therapy offerings with clinicians and clients to provide services
Managing and updating company-wide calendars for scheduling and training purposes
Researching and applying for funding opportunities at local, state, and federal levels
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Sept-Dec 2023
PRO Unlimited
Seasonal Opthalmology Case Manager
Provided insurance coverage support to patients and physicians using ophthalmology medications
Educated patients and providers regarding different insurance processes and required documents
Identified individual needs and facilitated patient referrals to external financial assistance programs
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April 2021 - June 2022
University of Nevada, Reno
Student Worker: Special Collections and University Archives, Jon Bilbao Basque Library
Computed data and processed physical and digital collections at various points in project timelines
Entered and maintained data in the online library archive database and local Excel files
Spearheaded special projects in oral history transcription and physical collection preservation
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
The Brewer's Cabinet Restaurant and Taproom
Bartender and Server
Reconfigured the inventory management system and developed training materials for staff
Trained new and existing staff on the inventory management system and company standards
Addressed customer and staff complaints promptly and professionally, escalating as needed
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June 2016 - June 2018
McMenamin's: Rock Creek Tavern and Other Locations
Assistant Manager, Bartender, and Server
Assisted with the hiring and training process for new restaurant employees at multiple locations
Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly food and merchandise inventories for restaurant operations
Created daily server floorplans based on staff availability to assist staff during peak business hours
Nov 2021 - June 2022
SAFE Project
Collegiate Recovery Leadership Academy (CRLA) Participant
Developed and presented an "Impact Project" for the University of Nevada, Reno campus and Nevada Recovery and Prevention (NRAP) group
Executed the "Impact Project" through the creation of multiple media formats (posters, t-shirts, and stickers) to raise awareness of NRAP's presence on campus and supports for students in recovery from drugs and alcohol
Reflected on my personal and professional development throughout the program
Attended and engaged with presentations provided by the CRLA staff and alumni related to professional development
Illustrated the cover for the 2021-2022 cohort's impact project group portfolio
Attended CRLA program summits in Washington DC and Denver, CO
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
Center for FearLess Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Developed and presented a poster with co-authors at the 102nd Annual Conference for the WPA
Conducted reviews of evidence-based questionnaires and entered them into Qualtrics for future use
Conducted literature reviews for academic research into mindful awareness and health anxiety
Researched and presented topics related to graduate school degrees and application processes
Researched and presented topics related to contemporary MBCT treatments for bipolar disorder
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Jan - Mar 2021
University of Nevada, Reno
Teaching Assistant
Researched and presented current events and studies relevant to coursework, focused on 2020-2021
Recorded and responded to student questions while providing supporting evidence and research
Provided support for students during weekly discussions and various group projects during the term
Developed and presented research to students regarding diversifying their future studies and labs
Cornish, R., Doan, T., Schwarz, E., Mummalaneni, M., McDonald, M., Baer, K., & Lancaster, C., Ph.D.(2022, April 27-May 1) Analysis of the relationship between mindful awareness and health anxiety as moderated by intolerance of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic [Poster presentation]. Advancing Diversity, Social Justice, and Sustainability: 102nd Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association; Portland, OR. https://westernpsych.org/