professional experience

2001-Present

Frontier Central School District, Hamburg, NY

School based Speech-Language Pathologist with 20+ years of experience and expertise in:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with communication difficulties 
• Diverse client population experience including, but not limited to individuals with the diagnosis of speech disorder, language disorder, Apraxia, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, speech and hearing impaired, learning disability, physical disability, vision impaired, serious emotional disturbance, cognitive delays and other health impairments allowing for...
• Extensive experience and cognizance of human behavior
• Work collaboratively with professionals from many other disciplines
• Educate students, colleagues and family members about communication disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events
• Prevention, assessment, intervention, and program design within the school district (Ex. Child Study Teams, RTI, MTSS, Character Education, STEAM...)
• Data and behavioral observation and analysis used in goal setting and plan development
• Create and carry out individualized treatment plans 
• Development and implementation of workshops and training opportunities for parents, caregivers, community organizations and colleagues
• Continuous professional and personal development through current research and to maintain professional certification and license 

 March 2012-September 2015

Woodlawn Beach State Park, Hamburg, NY  

• Planned, marketed, organized and executed events throughout the New York State Park, where on peak days of summer over 6000 people would be visiting the park/beach
• Continually monitored the park facilities and took appropriate action when needed to ensure successful operation of the park
• Scheduled  and managed staff of over 30 employees on a weekly basis, with a focus on staff assignments and responsibilities based on park needs and events for maximum productivity
• Coordinated and supervised activities of event personnel, staff, event sponsors and both internal and external teams on all aspects of events
• Negotiated and managed contracts with clients, vendors and sub-vendors
• Events included: Beach Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions, Company Picnics, Retirement Parties, Wedding & Baby showers, 5K Charity Walks & Runs, Live Music & Entertainment, Fourth of July Celebrations, Fireworks, Easter Egg Hunt, November Beach Football Tournament: Turkey Bowl, Charity Volleyball Tournament for former Buffalo Bill, Jim Kelly’s Foundation for Kids, Kickball Tournaments, Beach Bocce Ball,  and Weekly Exercise Programs on Beach (ex. yoga, boot camp...)

January 2015- August 2015 ( seasonal)

 Erie County Fair Arts And Photography Dept., Hamburg, NY  

• Supervised staff members within the department
• Designed and coordinated social media contents and platforms using Twitter and Facebook
• Conceptualization and execution of an interactive social media Twitter event open to all fairgoers (over 1,000,000 in 2015)
• Docent throughout the exhibit that included over 2000 pieces of fine art and photography
• Coordination of special contests hosted throughout the department