EDUCATION
MA - Nonprofit Management, Antioch University Los Angeles, 2019
M.Ed. - School Psychology, University of Washington, 2008
BA - Psychology, University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005
SALES
National Clinical Assessment Consultant - Riverside Insights/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2015-Present
Responsible for sales of clinical assessment products such as the Woodcock-Johnson IV in eight states
Oversee marketing initiatives for sales territory, including designing and coordinating campaigns to promote clinical products
Provide sales presentations and professional development sessions focused on promoting use of clinical assessments
School Psychology
School Psychologist - Antelope Valley Union High School District - 2014-2015
As lead member of multidisciplinary team, conduct comprehensive psychological assessments - including cognitive, academic, adaptive, and social/emotional tests, observations, and interviews - to determine special education eligibility
Provide DIS counseling services and mental health support for students at comprehensive high school campus
School Psychologist - Federal Way Public Schools - 2011-2014
PBIS Coach, Home Visits Coordinator, and Equity for Students Team member at Kilo Middle School
Coordinator of department team focused on utilization of technological resources in school psychology practice and creating a department plan for implementation of digital assessment methods
Presented multiple trainings on standardized assessment tools for the school psychology department and district special education teachers and paraprofessionals
School Psychologist representative on the district Special Education Advisory Committee
School Psychologist - Anchorage School District - 2009-2011
Provided assessment, counseling, and consultation services for two elementary schools and the Alternative Career Education/Adult Community Transition program
Lead initiative to create a Student Support Team process based on a multi-tiered system of support
Presented school-wide in-service on use of curriculum-based measurement within the framework of RTI
Provided consultation and coaching for individual teachers and grade-level teams about the implementation of RTI and application of the RTI model to the Montessori philosophy
School Psychologist Intern - Edmonds School District - 2008-2009
Worked directly with supervising school psychologist to provide assessment, consultation, and counseling services in a K-8 school that included two Deaf and Hard of Hearing classrooms
Participated in pre-referral activities and intervention planning, including academic interventions, individual and group counseling, and data collection for families and physicians
Psychometry
Psychometrist - Rainier Scholars - 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014
Administered and scored standardized academic and cognitive assessments to middle school students from ethnic minority backgrounds as part of the Rainier Scholars admissions process
Psychometrist - Seattle Children's Hospital - 2008-2009
Administered and scored cognitive, academic, social-emotional, and neuropsychological assessment measures and assisted with documentation of assessment results
Provided consultation support to psychologists and other department members concerning IEPs, academic placements, and intervention recommendations
Human Services
Court Appointed Special Advocate - CASA of Los Angeles - 2017-Present
Provide advocacy for a youth in the foster care system. Sworn in by a dependency court judge to advocate for the youth's best interest. Develop written recommendations to the judge regarding safety, permanency, and education
Assistant Camp Director - Steve & Kate's Camp - 2013
Collaborated with Camp Director to oversee camp operations of 10+ staff members and 100+ campers at an arts and technology camp for children age 4-13
Responsible for ensuring camper safety and security
Crew Supervisor - Washington State Department of Ecology - 2007
Supervised crew activities of six Ecology Youth Corps members age 14-17 in various work activities related to litter control and recycling
Collaborated with program coordinator in selection, training, and evaluation of crew members
Responsible for coordinating litter pick-up and the planning and implementation of environmental education activities
Clinical Associate - Anchorage Community Mental Health Services - 2005-2006
Provided group and individual skill-development services for children with severe emotional disturbances
Provided case management for clients and their families
Conducted phone screenings of potential clients
Responsible for curriculum planning with regard to age and level of need of clients, transportation of clients, and monitoring for safety and behavior
Coordinated with school faculty to arrange and conduct school observations
Mental Health Specialist - North Star Behavioral Health - 2004-2005
Provided direct patient care to children and adolescents in an acute behavioral health hospital
Ensured the safety of patients and maintained a therapeutic milieu
Planned, organized, and facilitated social skills groups
Initiated and organized activities that provided positive structure for patients
Documented patient behavior and medical interventions
Effectively used de-escalation strategies to manage aggressive behaviors
Founding Group Facilitator - Forget-Me-Not Group - 2003-2005
Facilitated peer support groups for children coping with the death of loved one
Completed 36 hours of training in models of grief as well as age- and culture-related grief expression
Assisted in formation of this program by contributing to initial policy-making discussions and creating community contacts to promote the program
Research
Site Coordinator - Goodman Research Group, Inc. - 2008
Assisted with recruitment of field researchers and participant families and facilitated field researcher training sessions
Coordinated communication between field researchers, participant families, and senior research associates
Conducted play assessments and interviews in the homes of families of 3-5 year-old children
Submitted written reports detailing observations of children during televised science instruction and interview responses
Research Study Coordinator - Child Heath Institute - 2006-2007
Assisted in collection of data for the Middle School Coping Study
Responsibilities included conducting interviews and administering research questionnaires to adolescents and their parents
Training included study protocols, use of assessment tools, and response to suicidal ideation
Teaching and Tutoring
Tutor and Mentor - University of Washington Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment - 2007
Tutor and mentor for under-prepared undergraduate students
Tutoring focused on academic skill acquisition and application, including general study skills
Classroom Aide - Experimental Education Unit - 2007
Provided support for preschool teacher in integrated classroom environment consisting of typically-developing students as well as students with a variety of cognitive or developmental disabilities
Responsible for monitoring and supervision of students, facilitating classroom activities, and recording data on student progress
Nonprofit Leadership
Key Community Housing - Pasadena, California
Board of Directors - 2018-2019
Served as volunteer Board Member, providing fiscal and programmatic oversight to organizational operations
Sundance NEXT FEST - Los Angeles, California
Theatre Manager - 2014, 2016, 2017
Oversaw venue operations for film presentations, panels, and music performances at the Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Lead team of Assistant Theatre Managers and Special Theatre Operations Managers to ensure efficient customer ticketing and seating, on-time screening and performance starts, and movement of guests for introductions and post-film conversations
AFI Fest - Los Angeles, California
Theatre Manager - 2012, 2013, 2014
Collaborated with theatre manager team to oversee festival operations at a 6-screen venue
Responsible for coordination of patron lines and seating schedules
National Film Festival for Talented Youth - Seattle, Washington
Venue Manager - 2012, 2013, 2014
Supervised operations at festival venues at the world's largest film festival for youth
Designed operations plan and venue procedures
Moisture Festival - Seattle, Washington
On-Site Artist Liaison - 2013, 2014
Responsible for tracking the completion of contracts for all festival performers
Trained and scheduled Artist Liaison volunteers
Reported final count of total performances by each artist
Seattle International Film Festival - Seattle, Washington
Pre-Screener - 2009, 2013, 2014
Viewed and rated 90-100 festival submissions and provided recommendations to the SIFF programming team regarding content and quality of films and relevance to the festival
Special Events Coordinator - 2012
Responsible for production and implementation of over 50 festival events
Created production schedules and managed event set-up and strike
Recruited, scheduled, and managed volunteers for general events duties and specialized teams
Organized, maintained, and tracked event-related inventory
Extensive utilization of FileMaker Pro , Constant Contact, and Eventbrite
Venue Manager - 2010, 2011
Managed theater operations at single-screen festival venue
Worked collaboratively with volunteer House Coordinators to oversee venue volunteers and provide customer service
Coordinated with various festival departments such as Print Traffic, Guest Relations, and Special Events
Responsible for daily reporting (using FileMaker Pro) and deposits
Fremont Players - Seattle, Washington
House Manager - 2013-2014 Season
Coordinated box office and theatre operations across 5 weeks of theatre performances
Trained and supervised volunteers
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - Seattle, Washington
House Manager - 2011, 2013
Oversaw venue operations at various at various festival venues
Responsible for coordinating with volunteer and venue staff, ensuring on-time film presentation, and interacting with festival customers and guests
Development Assistant - 2012
Communicated with sponsors about deadlines for submitting artwork, logos, signage, and collateral materials
Processed new and renewing memberships
Maintained member email list in Constant Contact
Assisted Development Manager with thank-you letters and phone calls and membership fulfillment
Alaska Film Forum - Anchorage, Alaska
Co-Founder - 2010-2013
Collaborated with a team of independent filmmakers to create and sustain an organization dedicated to building Alaska's film community and encouraging independent filmmaking
Responsible for coordinating film screenings and filmmaker networking opportunities by acquiring sponsorships, creating production timelines, emceeing events, and gathering audience feedback
Managed event promotion through social networking, local media outlets, and advertising
Led team responsible for establishing organizational stability and vision
Seattle Fringe Festival - Seattle, Washington
House Manager - 2012
Admitted attendees into venues and cleared theatre after screenings
Coordinated with performers and stage managers to ensure high-quality presentation
Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Fest - Seattle, Washington
Special Events Manager - 2012
Responsible for solicitation, contracting, and stewardship of all event hospitality in-kind accounts
Planned and executed all festival events
Balloting and Customer Feedback Coordinator - 2011
Coordinated the design, distribution, collection, and counting of ballots for audience awards
Designed customer feedback survey
South by Southwest - Austin, Texas
Film Venue Staff - 2012
Responsible for line management, seating, and clearing theatres
Collaborated with SXSW staff to ensure timely seating and film starts
Palm Springs International Film Festival - Palm Springs, California
Venue Manager - 2012
Collaborated with theatre management team to oversee festival operations at a 9-screen venue
Responsible for coordination of patron lines and seating schedules
Northwest Film Forum - Seattle, Washington
Volunteer Coordinator - 2012
Responsible for interviewing and training new volunteers and assigning volunteers based on individual skill set and organizational need
Coordinated communication between staff and interns/volunteers
Maintained volunteer database and record of volunteer hours
Anchorage International Film Festival - Anchorage, Alaska
Volunteer and Venue Operations Coordinator - 2009, 2010, 2011
Coordinated volunteer activities and venue operations throughout the festival
Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of 110 volunteers across 4 venues for the 14 days of the festival
Served on the Festival Development Committee
Initiated implementation of Shiftboard volunteer management system
Created venue and volunteer manuals and designed venue procedures
Educational Outreach Manager - 2010
Coordinated visits to high school and college classrooms by festival filmmakers
Facilitated filmmaker presentation and Q&A sessions with students
Filmmaking Credits
Producer
Paul and Bryant Make Out with Everybody (2011) Directors: Bryant Mainord and Paul Jones
Magic Eddie Promo (2011) Director: Spencer O'Neill
Pretty Little Victim (2011) Director: Paul Jones
The Springboards Music Video (2012) Director: David Turnbull
Assistant Director
My Sister's Dating a Vampire (2010) Director: Paul Jones
Hell Yeah (2011) Director: Claudio Oakley
Production Assistant
Double Snap (2010) Director: Paul Jones
Odhaleni (2011) Director: Stephanie Wonchala
Sound Operator
Groundhog Day Q&A Featuring Stephen Tobolowsky (2013) Director: David Chen
Customer Service
Guest Services Representative - Pacific Science Center - 2012-2013
Responsible for accurate cash handling and excellent customer service for patrons during the King Tut exhibit
Teller - Wells Fargo - 2003
Processed customer transactions and made sales referrals
Duties included safe deposit, merchant/vault, ATM processing, bonds and coupons, foreign exchange, and night drop
High focus was placed on excellent customer service, money handling skills, and accuracy
Cashier - Office Depot - 2003
Duties included basic cashiering, money handling, and customer service
Primarily worked in the Copy and Print Center working directly with customers and their orders, including operating five high-end Xerox machines and various other finishing machines, taking orders and sending them to vendors, typesetting, and any other duties required for full-service orders
Assistant Manager - Regal Entertainment Group - 2001-2002
Managed shifts consisting of up to 12 floor staff employees and concession supervisors
Responsible for opening and closing of business, cash handling and deposit procedures, inventory, employee counseling, training of new employees, and customer service at the management level
Management duties included the operation and supervision of nine 35mm theatre projection machines; projection shifts included starting up and shutting down projectors, cleaning the film and mechanical assemblies, troubleshooting, threading film projectors, starting films following a precise schedule, and disassembling film and trailers to prepare for shipment