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Education  

 State University of New Paltz | New Paltz, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication
Minor in Psychology
Deans List 2015- 2018
Lambda Pi Eta

 

Professional Experience

January -  May 2018
Intern, Dispute Resolution Center  
Middletown NY                                                                                               

  • Co-monitors supervised visitation sessions

  • Advising staff pertaining to best care practices based client feedback.

  • Aggregate quantitative population data concerning accessibility to DRC services.

  • Assisted facilitation of MAAPS and Parent’s Apart programs and supplied feedback.


Spring 2015
Intern/Assistant Teacher, The Children’s Center
Purchase College, NY                                                                                               

  • Collaborated with teachers to instill a productive and fun learning environment

  • Guided children to problem solving, social cues and monitoring their emotions

  • Worked hands-on with 3-5 year old’s, assisting in their cognitive, motor and social development.


Fall 2015   
Assistant Teacher/ Environmental Supervisor, School For Young Children
Tallahassee, Fl                                                                                   

  • Collaborated with network of teacher to ensure all classes follow routine

  • Facilitated outdoor play, indoor activities as well as reading time

  • Promoted to Environmental Safety Manager where responsibilities were to monitor children’s areas daily for safety concerns and to replace old or nonfunctioning toys.
     

August 2017 - October 2017

Baker /Retail, Tops
New Paltz, NY                                                                       

  • Maintained an enthusiastic atmosphere with an emphasis on fast, friendly customer service. Designed appealing product displays. Safely operated oven, proof box, bread machine and DIGI printer.

 

December 2011 to September 2014

Caregiver, Mahopac, NY                                                                          

  • Supplied transportation, prepared meals, provided safe play area, cleaned house, assisted with homework.


October 2012 to June 2013

Vet Assistant, South Putnam Animal Hospital Mahopac NY                                               

  • Assisted in examinations, managed animal cages and overall animal care as well as update charts and paperwork.   

 

August 2012 to September 2012

Retail, Animal Kingdom Brewster, NY                                                        

  • Reorganized and stocked shelves, secured animal cages and cleaning, enhanced personable skills while assisting customers.
     

   Volunteer/ Leadership Experience

Fall 2017- Spring 2018                                                                        
Social Media Manager, Oasis/Haven   
SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz NY

  • Managed Oasis/Haven social media pages, ensuring visibility of Oasis/Haven to the SUNY New Paltz student population to increase accessibility. 

  • Aided in training of staff members in crisis counseling techniques such as empathy and reflection, sensitivity related to sexual assault, and risk assessment for suicide, homicide, eating disorders and self-harm.


Spring 2017
Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Association: The Longest Day                              

  • Collaborated and orchestrated event including preparing location, contacting establishments for donations as well as instruct a non-alcoholic sip and paint.
     

February 2015 to June 2015

Treasurer, Purchase Psychology Club Purchase, NY                                         

  • Organized finances, planned fundraisers, improved cooperation skills and management techniques.

  • Delegated tasks and facilitated bi-weekly meetings and even.

     

                      Areas of Proficiency  

Adaptability                Word, Power Point, Excel     Time Management               Crisis Intervention
 Collaboration               Conflict Resolution                 Strategic Planning          Scheduling        Supervision

                 Relevant  Coursework

Negotiation            Spring 2017 

                              Conflict Management    Fall 2017                               
                                       Theories of Persuasion   Fall 2017                                       
Crisis Intervention Spring    2017
  Small Group Communications Fall 2016   
Child Development   Spring 2015

Kristen Vallely, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Trained in: KAP, EMDR, TF-CBT DBT, ENM, Sex Informed therapy and BDSM/Kinks

 

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