Abilities First, Inc.

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Address: 70 Overocker Rd # A, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Hours: Open 24 hours Martin Luther King Jr. Day might affect these hoursMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)Open 24 hoursHours might differTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (845) 485-9803: : Category: : : Website: : Place name: : Website: http://www.abilitiesfirstny.org/ Category: Social services organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. · Own this business? Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Emily Eisenson Emily Eisenson Syracuse, New York Area Details
Emily Eisenson's Abilities First, Inc. Experience March 2015 - May 2015
Job Initially Certified in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (16)
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   March 2015 - May 2015
Warring Elementary School   January 2015 - March 2015
Marist College  January 2013 - December 2014
YMCA of Greater Syracuse  June 2012 - August 2014
Poughkeepsie Child Development Center   September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Spanish-speaking, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Special Education, Assistive Technology, Assistive Listening..., iPad, Smartboard, Tutoring, Behavior Management, Child Development, Early Childhood..., Experience Working with..., Gifted Children, Autism Spectrum..., Genetic Disorders, Down Syndrome, Asperger's, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Education
Marist College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/Special Education Minor in Spanish Language

Fayetteville-Manlius High School   2007 — 2011
Advanced Regents Dipolma

Brenda Munson Brenda Munson Greater New York City Area Details
Brenda Munson's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 1995 - June 2012
Job Experienced Accounting Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
Hudson River Housing  June 2013 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   October 1995 - June 2012
UCP of Ulster County   April 1988 - September 1995

Skills
Financial Statements, General Ledger, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Communication Skills, Supervisory Skills, Fixed Asset Management, Account Reconciliation, Financial Variance..., Microsoft Office, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Depreciation, Microsoft Word, Monthly Close, Year-end Close, Accounts Payable, GAAP, Nonprofits, Journal Entries, Financial Forecasting, Teamwork, Accounts Receivable, Accruals, Balance Sheet, Fixed Assets, Management Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Accounting System, Accounting Applications, Revenue Recognition, Accounting Management, Cash, Financial Statement..., Petty Cash, QuickBooks

Education
Marist College
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Danielle LaCelle Danielle LaCelle Greer, South Carolina Details
Danielle LaCelle's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Physical Therapist, DPT
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Proaxis Therapy  Student Physical TherapistSunnyview Rehabilitation CenterMay 2013 - August 2013
Steuben County Health Care Facility (SNF, subacute rehab, outpt)   March 2013 - May 2013
Advantage Physical Therapy & Sports Performance  January 2012 - February 2012
DHEC Home Health   May 2011 - July 2011
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2009 - August 2009
Xanterra Parks & Resorts  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Therapeutic Massage, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Treatment, Cpr Certified, Deep Tissue Massage

Education
Ithaca College   2011 — 2013
DPT, Physical Therapy/Therapist

Ithaca College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Clinical Health Studies

Ithaca College   2007 — 2011
Minor, Spanish Language and Literature

Ithaca College   2007 — 2011
Minor, Outdoor Recreation

Patricia Sessions Patricia Sessions Wappingers Falls, New York Details
Patricia Sessions's Abilities First, Inc. Experience May 2011 - Present
Job social worker at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   May 2011 - Present

Skills
Community Outreach, Social Services, Case Managment, Non-profits, Psychotherapy, Adolescents, Child Welfare, Community Organizing, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Youth Development

Education
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus   2003 — 2006
Masters of Science, Counseling Psychology

Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus   2003 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Counseling Psychology

Mount Saint Mary College   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Andrea Swope Andrea Swope Nixa, Missouri Details
Andrea Swope's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2008 - October 2012
Job Executive Director Christian County Board for the Developmentally Disabled
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Christian County Board for the Developmentally Disabled   October 2012 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2008 - October 2012
State of Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation   January 1998 - July 2008

Skills
Leadership Development, Recruiting, Coaching, Organizational..., Human Resources, Developmental..., Workforce Planning, Executive Coaching, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Case Management, Leadership, Public Speaking

Education
Missouri State University   1994 — 1997
Master of Science, Secondary Counseling

Missouri State University   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders

Gina Minutella Gina Minutella New Hyde Park, New York Details
Gina Minutella's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2014 - April 2014
Job Case Manager Intern at Hudson River Lodging
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Hudson River Lodging   September 2014 - Present
Marist College  August 2012 - May 2014
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2014 - April 2014
Shibley Day Camp  June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Research, Time Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership, Program Management, Teamwork, Customer Service

Education
Naropa University   2015 — 2018
Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance Movement Therapy

Marist College   2011 — 2015
BSW, Social Work

Universiteit van Amsterdam

New Hyde Park Memorial High School   2005 — 2011

Chelsey Leahy Chelsey Leahy Fishkill, New York Details
Chelsey Leahy's Abilities First, Inc. Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Master of Education Graduate Student at Marist College
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Wappingers Central School District  February 2015 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   April 2014 - Present
Villa Borghese Caterers   March 2014 - Present
Oceans Campus  July 2015 - August 2015
SUNY Cortland  August 2013 - December 2013
SUNY Cortland  September 2012 - December 2013
Sal's Best II   March 2010 - August 2013
SUNY Cortland  September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Biology, Teaching, Laboratory Skills, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Academic Tutoring, Laboratory, Customer Service, Human Anatomy, Classroom Management

Education
Marist College   2014 — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Adolescent Education in Biology

State University of New York College at Cortland   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology Major, Psychology Minor, 4.10

Janet Graves-Wright Janet Graves-Wright Greater New York City Area Details
Janet Graves-Wright's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2007 - November 2009
Job Bilingual Administrator Director of Operations Property and Project Manager Teacher of Singing
Industry Executive Office
Experience
IntraComm Services, Greater New York Area   1995 - Present
Independent Real Estate Investor  1992 - Present
TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers  2009 - 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2007 - November 2009
Visiting Nurse Service of New York  July 2004 - June 2007
Lehman College  August 1995 - May 1997
Mount Sinai Medical Center  1990 - 1995

Skills
Treatment, Clinical Research, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Healthcare IT, Hospitals, National CLAS Standards, Budgets, Customer-focused Service, Financial Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Quality Assurance, Real Estate Project..., Real Estate Property..., Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Writing and Editing, Professional Voice, Singing, Acting, Coaching, Teaching, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Research, Policy, Marketing, Leadership, Program Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Editing, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Training, Event Planning

Education
Graduate School & University Center, CUNY

Nazareth College of Rochester
Master of Science in Education, Speech-Language Pathology

Eastman School of Music
Master of Music, Performance and Literature

California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature

Valliappan Lakshmanan Valliappan Lakshmanan Greater New York City Area Details
Valliappan Lakshmanan's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2011 - August 2011
Job CEAS (College of Engineering and Applied Sciences) Senator at Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Stony Brook University Campus Residences  August 2014 - Present
Undergraduate Student Government at Stony Brook  August 2014 - Present
Stony Brook University  February 2013 - Present
Subway  July 2011 - August 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Windows, Microsoft Excel, C++, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Event Management, Program Management, Prezi, Fundraising, Assistant Teaching, Public Speaking, Document Management, Technical Writing

Education
SUNY Stony Brook   2012 — 2016
Major in Engineering Science and Minor in Sustainability Studies

Stony Brook University, State University of New York   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's, Engineering Science

Patricia Goodrich Hart Patricia Goodrich Hart Red Hook, New York Details
Patricia Goodrich Hart's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2000 - Present
Job Speech Language Pathologist at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2000 - Present
Global Communications Services  August 1999 - September 2000
Heartspring  September 1990 - May 1998

Skills
Developmental..., Speech Therapy, Autism Spectrum..., Early Intervention, Language Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Speech, Visual Arts, Interventions, Cognition, Articulation, PECS, Treatment, IEP

Education
Western Michigan University   1983 — 1984
Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Northern Michigan University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Sheletta Williams Sheletta Williams Gonzales, Louisiana Details
Sheletta Williams's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Doctor at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2012 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2012 - Present

Skills
Treatment, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Adolescents, Case Management, Group Therapy, Developmental..., Family Therapy, Psychology, Autism Spectrum..., Social Services, Mental Health Counseling, Interventions, Child Development, Program Development

Education
Louisiana State University

Antonnio McCall Antonnio McCall Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Antonnio McCall's Abilities First, Inc. Experience Intensive Case ManagerMental Health AmericaSeptember 2009 - Present
Job Intensive Case Manager at Mental Health America
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   Intensive Case ManagerMental Health AmericaSeptember 2009 - Present

Skills
Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Group Therapy, Social Services, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Motivational..., Psychosocial, Child Welfare, Medical Social Work, Interventions, Dual Diagnosis

Education
New York Theological Seminary   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling

City University of New York-Brooklyn College   2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Sociology

Kelly Ann Rogan Kelly Ann Rogan Milton, New York Details
Kelly Ann Rogan's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2014 - May 2015
Job Student at Adelphi University
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2014 - May 2015

Skills
Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Program Development, Public Speaking, Case Management

Education
Adelphi University   2013 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Work, 3.85

Mount Saint Mary College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, Cum Laude

Brenda Douglas Brenda Douglas Greater New York City Area Details
Brenda Douglas's Abilities First, Inc. Experience November 2009 - Present
Job Assistant Director at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   November 2009 - Present
Greystone Programs Inc  November 2008 - November 2009
American Red Cross  April 2007 - November 2008
ARC of Rockland  2000 - 2007
ARC of Dutchess County   1998 - 2000

Skills
Team Building, Client Advocate, Windows Vista, Training & Development, Developing Client..., SKIP-R Instructor, CPR Insructor, Training, Employee Training, Budgets, Management, Leadership Development, Teaching, Supervisory Skills, Program Development, Nonprofits

Education
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus   2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Human Services, General, A

University of Phoenix   2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Susan Achieng Susan Achieng Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Susan Achieng's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2006 - August 2010
Job Director of Adult day Health Care and Foster Families Program at Lutheran Care Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lutheran Care Center  October 2012 - Present
Elant at Meadow Hill Nursing Home   January 2011 - October 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2006 - August 2010
Dutchess County Healthy Family   April 2004 - May 2006
Dutchess County Healthy Family   September 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Nonprofits, Program Development, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Case Management, Social Services, Program Evaluation, Policy, Community Development

Education
Dutchess Community College   2006 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Egerton University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Tracy Semeiks Tracy Semeiks Albany, New York Area Details
Tracy Semeiks's Abilities First, Inc. Experience December 2008 - August 2009
Job Assistant Director
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County  March 2015 - Present
New York State Central Registrar   August 2012 - August 2014
Greene County Department of Social Services  January 2011 - August 2012
Greene County Department of Social Services  August 2009 - January 2011
Ulster Greene ARC  April 2006 - June 2010
Abilities First, Inc.   December 2008 - August 2009
Special Needs Program, Inc   December 2004 - December 2005
Ponderosa Steakhouse  February 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Social Services, Child Welfare, Human Services, Interviewing Skills, Case Management Services, Program Management, Program Development, Cost Reduction, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management, Computer Proficiency, Investigative Reporting, Strategic Policy..., Client Counseling, Admissions Counseling, Discharge Planning, Service Planning, Managing Meetings, Managing Agency..., employment services, Staff Supervision, Staff Development, Child Advocacy, human development

Education
Tiffin University   2008 — 2009
Master's degree, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

State University of New York Empire State College   2006 — 2008
Bachelors in Science, Child and Family Services

Nora Coyle Nora Coyle Dayton, Ohio Area Details
Nora Coyle's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2009 - Present
Job at Achieve Together Behavior Services
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Dayton Adults with ASD Network   January 2015 - Present
Maxim Healthcare Services  February 2010 - Present
Achieve Together Behavior Services   December 2009 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2009 - Present
Roads to Recovery  January 2011 - December 2014
Falcon School District 49  July 2008 - January 2011
Falcon School District 49  August 2005 - July 2008
Alpine Autism Center  June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Teaching, IEP, Autism Spectrum..., Teacher Training, Early Intervention, Public Speaking, Early Childhood..., Child Development, Special Education, Training, Differentiated..., Tutoring, Therapists, Classroom, Developmental..., Behavior Management, Interventions, Behavior Modification, Parent Education, Learning Disabilities, Adolescents, Elementary Education, Functional Behavior..., Child Advocacy, Early Childhood..., Asperger's, Educational Assessment, Social Skills, Language Disorders

Education
Penn State University   2008 — 2009
certification, Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Education Teachers

University of Colorado Denver   2006 — 2008
Masters of Education, Early Childhood Special Education

Fort Lewis College   1999 — 2001
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies

Nancy Besio Nancy Besio United States Details
Nancy Besio's Abilities First, Inc. Experience April 1996 - Present
Job Special Education Teacher at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   April 1996 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Program Development, Teaching, Developmental...

Education
SUNY New Paltz   1988 — 1993
MS, Special Education

State University of New York College at Potsdam   1976 — 1981
BA, Education

Amy Recchia, MS Ed, MT-BC Amy Recchia, MS Ed, MT-BC Greater New York City Area Details
Amy Recchia, MS Ed, MT-BC's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2010 - August 2010
Job Amy Recchia MS Ed, MTBC Music Therapy Services & Music Teacher at Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County
Industry Education Management
Experience
Cerebral Palsy of Ulster County  July 2014 - Present
Community League   January 2012 - April 2015
Ulster-Greene ARC  July 2012 - July 2014
Amy Recchia, Registered Music Therapist   August 2010 - December 2012
Early Education Center  2010 - May 2011
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2010 - August 2010
Private  March 2010 - June 2010
Anderson Center for Autism  March 2005 - September 2009
Anderson Center for Autism  April 2001 - March 2005
Devereux  July 1996 - April 2001

Skills
Developmental..., Adolescents, Music Therapy, Psychology, Teaching, Special Education, Social Services, Program Development, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Music, Early Intervention, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Group Therapy, Research, Adult Education, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Non-profits, Medicaid Services, Individualized...

Education
SUNY New Paltz   1998 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Special Education and Teaching

SUNY New Paltz   1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Music Therapy/Therapist

Sarah Graver Sarah Graver Metuchen, New Jersey Details
Sarah Graver's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2014 - May 2015
Job Graduate student at Monmouth University
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Gymboree  June 2013 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2014 - May 2015
Marist College Health Services   October 2013 - May 2015
Mental Health America Dutchess County   January 2014 - May 2014
Private Family  June 2012 - August 2013
Cold Stone Creamery  July 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Trained Mandated..., Confidentiality, Friendly Personality, Empathy, Social Services, Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Research, Teamwork

Education
Monmouth University   2015 — 2017
Master of Science (MS), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Marist College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Saratoga Springs High School   2007 — 2011

Christina Contelmo Christina Contelmo Greater New York City Area Details
Christina Contelmo's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Teacher Assistant at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
McGillicuddy's Restaurant and Tap House   September 2012 - Present
McGillicuddy Law Office PC   October 2013 - August 2014
Radiance Salon and Day Spa   August 2012 - October 2013
Little Explorer's Nursery and Daycare   August 2012 - June 2013
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort  August 2010 - July 2011

Skills
English & Spanish..., PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Childcare, Microsoft Excel, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Computers, Linguistics, American Sign Language, Hotel Booking, Management, Website Updating, Time Management, Organization, Spanish, Facebook, Hospitality

Education
SUNY New Paltz   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Universidad de Oviedo   2012 — 2012
Spanish Language and Literature

Jeffery Fox Jeffery Fox Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Jeffery Fox's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2013 - Present
Job CEO of Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2013 - Present

Skills
Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Non-profits, Research Design, Executive Management

Education
SUNY at Buffalo
Ph.D., Psychology

Karen Proctor Karen Proctor Greater New York City Area Details
Karen Proctor's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2010 - May 2011
Job Founder Apple Moms HV, LLC | Social Media Influencer | Blogger | Teacher for Children with DIsabilities
Industry Education Management
Experience
All About Kids ~ Evaluations & Therapy Services For All Children   September 2013 - Present
Apple Moms in the Hudson Valley   May 2013 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2010 - May 2011
NYC Department of Education  September 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Special Education, Social Media, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Leadership, Research, E-Learning, Instructional Technology, Higher Education, Teaching

Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS) Special Education 1-6, Education

Manhattan College   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS)Elementary Education and Special Education, Elementary Education and Teaching

Brewster High School   1999 — 2003

Allison Dudek Allison Dudek Kingston, New York Details
Allison Dudek's Abilities First, Inc. Experience March 2013 - May 2014
Job Director of Outreach and Hospitality for Ramapo Retreats at Ramapo for Children
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ramapo for Children  May 2014 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   March 2013 - May 2014
Kingston City School District  September 2010 - June 2012
Onteora Central School District  September 2008 - June 2010
Kingston City School District  September 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Teaching, Microsoft Office, Smartboard, Typing, Proofreading, Editing, Individualized..., Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Windows, Data Management, Presentations, SMART Notebook, Research, Classroom, Special Education, IEP, Tutoring, Learning Disabilities, Middle School, Secondary Education, Lesson Planning, Social Studies, Data Entry, Windows, Community Outreach

Education
SUNY New Paltz   2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Special Education: Adolescence

SUNY Oneonta   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, History/Adolescence Education: Social Studies

SUNY Ulster   2001 — 2002
High School, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

State University of New York at Albany   2000 — 2002
High School, Spanish Language and Literature

Kingston High School   1998 — 2002
High School, General Studies

Carla Bonesteel Carla Bonesteel Marlboro, New York Details
Carla Bonesteel's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2009 - March 2011
Job Northeast Region Administrator/Office Manager
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Administration  August 2014 - Present
Technical Solutions, LLC (New York)   April 2011 - December 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2009 - March 2011
Saratoga Bridges  September 2009 - April 2010
Wildwood Programs, Inc.   January 2003 - January 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Word, Excel, Research, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Data Entry, Coordination, Administrative Support, Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, Training, Office Management, Spreadsheets, Outlook, Contract Negotiation, Facebook, Purchasing, Team Building, Vendor Management, Office Administration, Social Networking, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Call Centers, Coaching, Telephone Skills, Telecommunications, QuickBooks, Software Documentation, Invoicing, Administrative..., Event Planning, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Creative Writing, Wireless, Administration, Process Scheduler, Account Management, Leadership, System Administration, Access, Budgets

Education
Dutchess BOCES
CNA license, Health care

Hudson Valley Community College

Christine Thorbjornsen Christine Thorbjornsen Greater New York City Area Details
Christine Thorbjornsen's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2008 - June 2013
Job Controller at The Center for Discovery
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Center for Discovery  February 2015 - Present
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, Inc.   June 2013 - January 2015
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2008 - June 2013
Community Based Services  January 2006 - July 2008
Anderson Center for Autism  June 2001 - December 2005

Skills
Non-profits, Federal Grants..., Corporate Budgeting, Supervisory Skills, Financial Operations, Financial Accounting, Accounting Management, Program Development, Social Services, Year-end Close, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Finance, Case Management, Policy, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Accounting

Education
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus   1986 — 1988
BBA, Public Accounting

Diana Gross Diana Gross Tallahassee, Florida Details
Diana Gross's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Health and Wellnes Consultant at Shaklee Corporation
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Shaklee Corporation  April 2010 - Present
Health Fitness Corporation  September 2009 - Present
Provant Health Solutions  December 2007 - Present
Loyal Order of Moose 501   2001 - 2005
Abilities First, Inc.   2001 - 2003

Skills
Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Wellness, Nutritional Counseling, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Coaching, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition Education

Education
Miami University   2004 — 2007
Natural Science

Brian Bogholtz Brian Bogholtz Beacon, New York Details
Brian Bogholtz's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2014 - January 2015
Job Life Skills Instructor at Ability Beyond Disability
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ability Beyond Disability  April 2009 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2014 - January 2015
US Army  May 2005 - May 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Services, Resume Writing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Job Coaching, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Coaching, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Cpr Certified, Crisis Intervention, Team Building, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Feeding Disorders

Education
Dutchess Community College   2002 — 2003

Linda Senior Linda Senior Wappingers Falls, New York Details
Linda Senior's Abilities First, Inc. Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Registered Nurse, Residential Case Management at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Medical Case Management Group   August 2013 - Present
Mid Hudson/Mt. Kisco Medical Group   May 2014 - March 2015

Skills
Inpatient, Nursing, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Acute Care, Home Care, Clinical Research, BLS, Case Management, Managed Care, Patient Safety, Critical Care, Medicare, Rehabilitation, Disease Management, Utilization Management, EMR, Medical/Surgical, Medical Case Management

Education
Helene Fuld College of Nursing

Brian Patrick Hoffman Brian Patrick Hoffman Greater Atlanta Area Details
Brian Patrick Hoffman's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job SpeechLanguage Pathologist CF at Soliant Health
Industry Education Management
Experience
Soliant Health  January 2013 - December 2013
Goshen Central School District  September 2012 - December 2012
The Devereux Foundation  February 2012 - June 2012
SUNY New Paltz Speech and Hearing Center   September 2010 - June 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Behavior Management, Client Rapport, Critical Thinking, Report Writing, Authenticity

Education
State University of New York at New Paltz   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

State University of New York College at Fredonia   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Jessica Macias Jessica Macias Greater New York City Area Details
Jessica Macias's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2004 - March 2012
Job Financial Analyst
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Marist College  April 2012 - Present
New York Yankees  May 2011 - June 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2004 - March 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Financial Analysis, Sports, Sports Marketing, Networking, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Sports Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning

Education
Marist College   1998 — 2000
BS, Finance

Berkeley College   1996 — 1998
AS, Accounting

Serena Marrero Serena Marrero Greater New York City Area Details
Serena Marrero's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2006 - September 2014
Job Director of Development at Mohonk Preserve
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Mohonk Preserve  October 2014 - Present
SJ Galaxy Construction   2014 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2006 - September 2014
Council of Community Services of NYS   June 2002 - October 2006
Global Action Plan  December 1998 - July 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Event Management, Special Events, Media Relations, Board Development, Press Releases, Donor Relations, Grants, Community Relations, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Annual Giving, Public Speaking, Stewardship, Writing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Sponsorship, Program Development, Marketing, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Training, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Recruiting, Planned Giving, Campaign Strategies, Non-profit..., Research, Proposal Writing, Advertising, Program Management, Publicity, Budgets, Social Networking, Social Media, Leadership Development, Prospect Research, Social Media Marketing, Alumni Relations, Volunteer Training, Community Organizing, Fundraisers

Education
State University of New York at New Paltz   1991 — 1994
BS, Organizational Communications

SUNY Ulster   1989 — 1991
AA, Graphic Technology & Advertising Design

Robin Ackers Robin Ackers Greater New York City Area Details
Robin Ackers's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Day Habilitation Manager at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2010 - Present
Marist College  September 2003 - May 2005
The Fresh Air Fund  1999 - 2002

Education
Marist College   2003 — 2006
MA, Clinical Psycology

University of East London   2000 — 2003
BA, psychology

Catherine Nuzzi Catherine Nuzzi United States Details
Catherine Nuzzi's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Accounts Payable Bookkeeper at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Music
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
New York State Department of Parks and Recreation  June 2014 - September 2014
Lagrange Fire District   January 2014 - May 2014
Crown Maple, LLC & Madava Sugar Maple, LLC   October 2013 - December 2013
Health Quest  August 2012 - April 2013
Crane Institute of Music Business   August 2011 - May 2012
SUNY Potsdam  February 2011 - May 2012
SKB Corporation  January 2011 - January 2011
A Laubin Inc.   May 2010 - July 2010
SUNY New Paltz Music Department   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Data Entry, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Organizational..., Payroll, Music, Music Industry, Teaching, Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oboe, English horn, Administrative..., Outlook, Fund-EZ

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and a minor in Music Business

Manhattan School of Music Precollege 2006   2006 — 2007

Molly Lavanco Molly Lavanco Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Molly Lavanco's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Director, Day Habilitation Services at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Children's Aid Society  December 2010 - July 2015
Milbank Clinic, The Children's Aid Society   September 2013 - April 2014
The ARC of Madison Cortland   November 2007 - November 2010
The ARC of Madison Cortland   June 2005 - November 2007
Domestic Violence Services of Dutchess County   January 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Program Management, Budgets, Mental Health, Social Services, Public Speaking, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Research, Community Development, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Nonprofits, Child Welfare, Coaching, Case Managment, Psychotherapy, Training, Case Management

Education
CUNY Hunter   2012 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Individuals and Families

State University of New York at New Paltz   1999 — 2004
B.A, Political Communication

Lisa Cutrone Lisa Cutrone Greater New York City Area Details
Lisa Cutrone's Abilities First, Inc. Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Occupational Therapist at The New York Center for Infants and Toddlers
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
New York Center for Child Development  September 2015 - Present
The New York Center for Infants and Toddlers, Inc   April 2013 - August 2015
Helen Hayes Hospital  September 2012 - December 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   May 2012 - August 2012
The Sage Colleges  August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Pediatrics, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Therapist, Sensory Integration, Autism Spectrum..., Child Development, Fine Motor Development, Gross Motor Development

Education
The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Occupational Therapy/Therapist, 3.9

State University of New York College at Oneonta   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.8

Nicole M. Coscio Nicole M. Coscio Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Nicole M. Coscio's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Catechetics Graduate Student at Franciscan University
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Regina Coeli Catholic School   January 2015 - June 2015
Ulster-Greene ARC  September 2013 - July 2014
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network  April 2013 - September 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   December 2010 - March 2013
SUNY New Paltz  July 2012 - August 2012
Dutchess ARC  August 2009 - February 2011

Skills
Case Managment, Direct Client..., Public Speaking, Presentations, Recruiting, Job Coaching, Payroll, Medication..., Office Administration, Receptionist Duties, College Education..., Client Intake, Client Counseling, Group Therapy, Archaeological..., Crew Supervision, Mission Work, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Computer Graphics, Web Design, Web Languages, Spiritual Teacher, Advertising, Nonprofits, Developmental..., Social Media, Community Outreach, Vocation, Coaching, Vocational..., Job Readiness, Research, Therapeutic Crisis..., Job Search, Social Services, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Time Management, Teaching, Program Development, Training, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Higher Education, Data Entry, Adolescents, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Catechetics & Evangelization

SUNY New Paltz   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

Dutchess Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Human Services

John Jay High School   2004 — 2008
Regents Diploma

Lara Viator, LMSW Lara Viator, LMSW Rhinebeck, New York Details
Lara Viator, LMSW's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2006 - Present
Job Social Worker at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2006 - Present
North Los Angeles County Regional Center  August 2000 - July 2006
Physician’s Hospital of New Orleans   January 1998 - May 2000

Skills
Social Services, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Mental Health, Community Outreach, Program Development, Nonprofits, Mental Health Counseling, Developmental..., Family Therapy, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Teaching, Psychotherapy, Social Media, Event Planning, Behavioral Health, Fundraising, Social Networking, Research, Healthcare

Education
Louisiana State University
Master of Social Work (MSW), Families & Children

Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching

Kim Ryder Kim Ryder Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Kim Ryder's Abilities First, Inc. Experience Assistant Director of FinanceAbilities First, Inc.July 2013 - December 2013
Job Controller at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   Assistant Director of FinanceAbilities First, Inc.July 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Nonprofits, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Social Media

Education
State University of New York Empire State College

Stacey Rahl Stacey Rahl Greater New York City Area Details
Stacey Rahl's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2010 - May 2011
Job Care Services Director, LMSW at ALS Association Connecticut Chapter
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
ALS Association Connecticut Chapter   May 2012 - Present
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases  September 2011 - May 2012
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Social Services, Case Managment, Mental Health, Adolescents, Adults, Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Treatment, Clinical Supervision, Program Development, Psychology, Community Outreach, Case Management

Education
New York University Silver School of Social Work   2011 — 2012
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Marist College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Social Work

Kathryn Chiarolanzio Kathryn Chiarolanzio Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Details
Kathryn Chiarolanzio's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Clinical Administrative Coordinator , UnitedHealthCare Clinical Services
Industry Insurance
Experience
Smith Finanacial Advisers, Inc   September 2007 - Present
AT&T Mobility  December 2006 - September 2007
Alltel  April 2003 - November 2006
Healthplan Services Inc.  November 1996 - August 1999
Abilities First, Inc.   1995 - 1998

Skills
Excel, Customer Service, Sales Management, Training & Development, Call Center, Health Insurance, Medicare Supplements

Education
St. Petersburg College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Human Services, General, 3.8

Francine Phillips Francine Phillips Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Francine Phillips's Abilities First, Inc. Experience January 1992 - June 1993
Job A Child First
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
A Child First   September 1994 - Present
The Center for Discovery  November 2009 - December 2011
Dutchess County, NY   September 1993 - April 2000
Abilities First, Inc.   January 1992 - June 1993
New York Medical College  September 1990 - January 1992

Skills
Parents, Special Education, Educational Consulting, Learning Disabilities, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Community Outreach, Professional Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Training, Curriculum Design, Child Development

Education
SUNY New Paltz   1990 — 1991
M.S, Special Education

City University of New York   1974 — 1975
Masters In Science, Education

University of Kentucky   1969 — 1971
B.A., Education

Nicole Grande Nicole Grande Greater New York City Area Details
Nicole Grande's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Headstart School  December 2013 - Present
Boston Public Schools  January 2013 - May 2013
brookline public schools  September 2012 - January 2013
Longwood Medical Center Child Care   September 2011 - August 2012
Pacific Sunwear Inc. of California   September 2008 - 2011
Floral Fantasies   May 2008 - October 2008
Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce  September 2007 - May 2008
Center for Early Education and Care  September 2005 - December 2007

Skills
Scheduling, Inventory Management, Curriculum Planning, Curriculum Writing, Teaching, Creative Development, Scrapbooking, Activity Planning, Early Childhood..., Childcare

Education
Wheelock College   2012 — 2013
Masters in Early Education, Early Education, K-2 Certification

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Psychology

Faith MacEntee Faith MacEntee Boston, Massachusetts Details
Faith MacEntee's Abilities First, Inc. Experience April 2011 - July 2013
Job Recent Northeastern grad
Industry Music
Experience
Island Records  June 2014 - December 2014
Nettwerk Music Group  July 2013 - December 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   April 2011 - July 2013
Highsteppin' Productions   September 2012 - December 2012
Northeastern University  September 2011 - April 2012
Peace First  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mac OS, Social Media, PowerPoint, Time Management, Organized Multi-tasker, Website Updating, Mediabase, Soundscan, ExpenSys, iMovie, Event Planning, Music Industry, Social Media Marketing

Education
Northeastern University   2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Industry

John S. Burke Catholic High School   2006 — 2010
High School

Bernadette Mack Bernadette Mack Greater New York City Area Details
Bernadette Mack's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 2003 - Present
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Womens Jewelry Association  2012 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   2003 - Present
Vassar College  May 2003 - December 2006
Saint Francis Hospital  September 1998 - September 2000

Skills
Public Speaking, Wellness, Skin Care, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing

Education
Mount Saint Mary College   2004 — 2006
MBA, Business

State University of New York at New Paltz   1994 — 1999
BA, Communication

Christina O'Neill Christina O'Neill Franklin, Ohio Details
Christina O'Neill's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2010 - July 2012
Job 7th grade Language Arts Teacher at Xenia Community Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Xenia Community Schools  2014 - Present
Advocare  January 2012 - Present
Summit Academy Transition High School   July 2012 - August 2014
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Literature, Language Arts, Asperger's, Special Education, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Teaching, Classroom, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Lesson Planning, Adult Education

Education
Grand Canyon University   2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Special Education and Teaching

Miami University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Secondary Education and Teaching

Harro Penk Harro Penk Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Harro Penk's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2009 - Present
Job MIS Coordinator at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2009 - Present
Watson Labs  September 2007 - August 2009
IBM Inc.  December 2000 - September 2007
US Army  August 1993 - November 1996

Skills
MS Server 2008, MS Server 2012, Windows XP/7/8/8.1, Hyper-V, VMWare VSphere, Visio, Databases, Web Development, Access, PLC, Robotics, Quality Control, Adobe Creative Suite, IT Service Management, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Management, Business Process, VMWare ESX, Enterprise Network..., IT Capital Planning

Education
University of Phoenix   2005 — 2008
Bach of Sci, Information Technology

Dutchess Community College
Engineering Technology, Computer Science

David Melby David Melby Greater New York City Area Details
David Melby's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 2012 - Present
Job Vice President of the Board at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Insurance
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   2012 - Present
Mount Saint Mary College  January 2006 - Present
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.   1992 - Present
Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation  2014 - Present
Anderson Foundation for Autism   2014 - Present
Anderson Center for Autism  2002 - 2012

Skills
Employee Benefits, Insurance, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Organizational...

Education
Ithaca College   1987 — 1991
BA, Business

Sherry Pieratt Sherry Pieratt Cincinnati Area Details
Sherry Pieratt's Abilities First, Inc. Experience January 2007 - October 2008
Job Coordinator of Development at Middletown Arts Center
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Middletown Arts Center  November 2009 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   January 2007 - October 2008
Miami University  July 1996 - July 2007
Miami University  July 1996 - July 2007

Skills
Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Management, Research, Strategic Planning, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Program Development, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Prospect Research, Event Planning, Grants, Public Speaking, Board Development, Higher Education, Community Development, Alumni Relations, Non-profits, Leadership, Newsletters, Arts Administration, Leadership Development, Board Relations, Teaching, Planned Giving, Staff Development, Major Gift Campaigns, Editing, Program Evaluation, Major Gift Cultivation, CFRE, Capital Campaign..., Case Statements, Institutional Giving

Education
Miami University   1991 — 1993
BA, English Journalism, Speech Communications

Kari Holtmann Kari Holtmann Punta Gorda, Florida Details
Kari Holtmann's Abilities First, Inc. Experience January 2012 - April 2015
Job Experienced provider of Targeted Case Management and Training
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   January 2012 - April 2015
St Louis Office for Developmental Disability Resources   January 2008 - January 2012
Bridges Community Support Services, The Training Network   January 2000 - December 2011
MO Department of Mental Health - St Louis Regional Office   October 2001 - January 2008

Skills
Research, Coaching, Access, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Call Center, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Case Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits

Education
Missouri State University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

St. Louis Community College   1992 — 1995

Rosary High School   1988 — 1992

Regina Fitzgerald Donato Regina Fitzgerald Donato Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Regina Fitzgerald Donato's Abilities First, Inc. Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Community Relations Specialist
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   March 1998 - March 2015
MediaOne Advertising Sales (Cablevision)   January 1995 - March 1998
Rotando Partners   January 1993 - January 1994
Young & Rubicam Advertising  December 1986 - July 1992

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Research, Relationship Building, Community Outreach, Community Relations..., Social Media, Fundraisers, Social Networking, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, Sales

Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Liberal Arts

Jennifer Longobardo Jennifer Longobardo Greater New York City Area Details
Jennifer Longobardo's Abilities First, Inc. Experience April 2010 - Present
Job Coordinator/Manager at Abilities First
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   April 2010 - Present
Abilities  April 2010 - Present
NES Rentals  May 2008 - October 2009
Town Sports International  October 2006 - April 2008
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates  April 2004 - October 2006
Hennes and Mauritz  August 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, New Business Development, Team Building, Cold Calling, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Training, Coaching, Management, Merchandising, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Hiring, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Payroll, Leadership Development, Sales Operations, Interviews, Customer Retention, Supervisory Skills, New Hire Orientations, Retail, Advertising

Education
Dutchess Community College
Associates Of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Empire State College
Bachelors of Health Science

Thomas Horner Thomas Horner Orlando, Florida Area Details
Thomas Horner's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2011 - August 2011
Job Guest Service Manager Transportation at Walt Disney World
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Walt Disney World  March 2015 - Present
Walt Disney World  November 2014 - March 2015
Walt Disney World  January 2012 - August 2014
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2011 - August 2011
Paul Fitzgerald Community Pool   May 2005 - September 2010
University of Dayton  August 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, English, Public Speaking, Teaching, HTML, Teamwork, Team Building, Coaching, Team Leadership, Time Management, Leadership, Management, Administrative..., Java, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Hospitality

Education
University of Dayton   2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Leadership and Information Systems

Franklin High School   2003 — 2007
High School

Lorin Montgomery Lorin Montgomery Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Lorin Montgomery's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Residence Counselor at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2011 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2011 - December 2011
Wimpheimer School at Vassar College   May 2011 - June 2011
NXP Semiconductors  1997 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Special Education, SPC, Early Childhood..., Semiconductors, Management, Team Building, Reliability, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Cross-functional Team..., Teaching, Leadership

Education
SUNY New Paltz   2010 — 2011
M.S., Special Ed.: Childhood Ed.

Hampton University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education/Special Education

Don Grossman Don Grossman Greater New York City Area Details
Don Grossman's Abilities First, Inc. Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Human Resources Professional
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  August 2013 - January 2015
Kohl's Department Stores  September 2008 - August 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2008 - August 2013

Skills
Recruiting, Retail Management, Hiring, Customer Service, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Time Management, Cashiering, Retail, Leadership, Coaching, Teaching, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Microsoft Word, Management, Social Media, PowerPoint, Interviews, Team Building, Social Networking

Education
Capella University   2013 — 2017
Master's degree, Human Resources

American Public University System   2011 — 2013
Master, Management

Canisius College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Advertising and Public Relations, IMC

Bridget Lander Bridget Lander Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Bridget Lander's Abilities First, Inc. Experience November 2012 - October 2014
Job School Psychologist
Industry Education Management
Experience
Wappingers Central School District  October 2014 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   November 2012 - October 2014
Ulster-Greene ARC  September 2011 - November 2012
Hyde Park Central School District  September 2010 - June 2011
Associated Neurologists, P.C.   June 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Crisis Intervention, School Psychology, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Mental Health, Behavior Management, Developmental..., Behavioral Intervention, Psychological Assessment, Positive Behavior..., Program Development, Autism Spectrum..., Case Managment, Customer Service, Educational Leadership, Neuropsychology, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching

Education
Marist College   2009 — 2011
Advanced Certificate, School Psychology

Marist College
Masters of Arts, Psychology

Darcy McCourt Darcy McCourt Greater New York City Area Details
Darcy McCourt's Abilities First, Inc. Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Director of New Program Development at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Gateway community industries, Inc   January 2013 - March 2015
Gateway Community Industries, Inc.   1999 - January 2013
Seneca County ARC   1983 - 1992
Onondaga ARC   1985 - 1988

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Management, Employee Training, Developmental..., Disabilities, Community Mental Health, Residential Communities, Affordable Housing, Supportive Housing, Housing Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Crisis Intervention, Case Managment, Mental Health, Career Counseling, Job Search Strategies, Grant Writing, Motivational..., Social Services, Program Development, Community Organizing, Case Management, Resume Writing, Workforce Development, Community Development, Mental Health Counseling, Training, Adolescents, Grants, Event Planning, Management, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Fundraising

Education
Syracuse University   1987 — 1988
M.B.A.

SUNY Potsdam   1978 — 1982
BA Education, K-12 Education

Excelsior College
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Theresa Corra Theresa Corra Beacon, New York Details
Theresa Corra's Abilities First, Inc. Experience April 2014 - Present
Job VRS / Workshop Transition Coordinator at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   April 2014 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2012 - April 2014
Jawonio, Inc  July 2008 - June 2012
ARC of Rockland  September 2007 - July 2008
Alliance, Inc.   October 2006 - July 2007
YAI / NIPD   November 2003 - July 2006
Bright Horizons  September 2003 - November 2003
Bright Horizons  September 2001 - November 2003

Skills
Training, Psychotherapy, Recruiting, Interviews, Program Management, Job Coaching, Developmental..., Fundraising, Coaching, Community Outreach, Vocational..., Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Disabilities, Program Development, Social Services, Case Management, Teaching, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health

Education
Long Island University   1997 — 2000
M.S.Ed, Education

Pace University   1993 — 1996
Bachelors of Art, Human Relations

christina holly christina holly Greater New York City Area Details
christina holly's Abilities First, Inc. Experience November 1998 - Present
Job Coordinator at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   November 1998 - Present

Education
Dutchess Community College
AA, Liberal Arts/Humanities

alyssa rosenfeld alyssa rosenfeld Greater New York City Area Details
alyssa rosenfeld's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2006 - September 2010
Job teacher at HVCP
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
The children's home of poughkeepsie  July 2014 - Present
HVCP   September 2010 - July 2014
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2006 - September 2010
Cardinal Hayes Home for Children  May 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Teaching, Special Education, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Psychology, Adolescents, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Mental Health, Healthcare, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Classroom, Time Management, Lesson Planning, Child Development

Education
Mount Saint Mary College   2007 — 2010
B.S., History

Karen Scroope Karen Scroope Greater New York City Area Details
Karen Scroope's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 2009 - July 2012
Job Speech Language Pathologist at Dynamic Center Inc. and HTA of NY
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
HTA of NY  September 2011 - Present
Dynamic Center Inc.  April 2010 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   2009 - July 2012

Education
Mercy College   2006 — 2009
Master of Science, Communication Disorders

helja worthington helja worthington Greater New York City Area Details
helja worthington's Abilities First, Inc. Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Residential Coach at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   October 2011 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2009 - September 2011

Education
Turun yliopisto / University of Turku   1983 — 1985
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Hyvinkaan Sveitsinrinne

Tara LaPenna Tara LaPenna Greater New York City Area Details
Tara LaPenna's Abilities First, Inc. Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Volunteer at Ulster Greene ARC
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Westchester Independent Living Center  September 2014 - May 2015
Ulster Greene ARC  November 2011 - June 2013
Anderson Center for Autism  June 2012 - December 2012
Alzheimer's Association  July 2011 - August 2011
Abilities First, Inc.   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Program Development

Education
Silberman School of Social Work   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Work

State University of New York at New Paltz   2011 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Westchester Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Biology

Carmen Hernandez-Rodriguez Carmen Hernandez-Rodriguez Greater New York City Area Details
Carmen Hernandez-Rodriguez's Abilities First, Inc. Experience March 1999 - December 2007
Job Instructor at FEGS
Industry Human Resources
Experience
FEGS  March 2012 - Present
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services  January 2007 - May 2010
Abilities First, Inc.   March 1999 - December 2007

Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Onboarding, FMLA, Full-cycle Recruiting, Unemployment, Vantage, in Principles of Social..., Fundamentals of..., HRIS, Orientation, New Hire Orientation, Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Job Descriptions, Unemployment Claims, Employee Handbooks, Recruitment/Retention, Exit Interviews, Leaves Of Absence, New Employee Orientation, Interviewing, New Hire Orientations, Job Fairs, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Offer Letters, Background Checks, Employee Counseling

Education
City University of New York

Jeff Buteau Jeff Buteau Middletown, New York Details
Jeff Buteau's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 1999 - 2011
Job null Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   1999 - 2011
Best Western International  April 1997 - January 1999

Education
SUNY Orange   1995 — 1999
AAS, Occupational therapy assistant

Sullivan County Community College   1981 — 1983
aas, culinary arts

Heather Breese Heather Breese Wappingers Falls, New York Details
Heather Breese's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2013 - February 2015
Job Licenced Master Social Worker
Industry
Experience
Carmel Central School District  February 2015 - May 2015
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2013 - February 2015
Carmel Central School District  September 2012 - May 2013
The College of Saint Rose  August 2009 - July 2012
Vanderheyden Hall, Inc.   August 2010 - May 2011
Teresian House  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Training, Group Therapy, Social Services, Interviews, Psychotherapy, Anger Management, Mental Health Counseling, Time Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Psychology, Adolescents, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health

Education
Adelphi University   2012 — 2013
Master of Social Work (MSW)

The College of Saint Rose   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Work

Marianna Zajac Marianna Zajac Greater New York City Area Details
Marianna Zajac's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 1995 - July 2011
Job President at Ukrainian National Women's League of America UNWLA
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Ukrainian National Women's League of America UNWLA   May 2008 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   September 1995 - July 2011

Skills
Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Not for Profit, Budgets, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Ukrainian, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Supervisory Skills, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Leadership, Editing

Education
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Samantha Nickel Samantha Nickel Springfield, Missouri Details
Samantha Nickel's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2011 - December 2012
Job In the Career of Helping Others
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Burrell Behavioral Health  June 2013 - Present
DSS  December 2012 - June 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Social Services, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Developmental..., Research, Autism Spectrum..., Supervisory Skills, Telephone Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Crisis Intervention, Case work

Education
Missouri State University   2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Criminology

Saginaw Valley State University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Ellie Widmer Ellie Widmer Springfield, Missouri Details
Ellie Widmer's Abilities First, Inc. Experience August 2008 - Present
Job Resource Coordinator at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   August 2008 - Present

Education
Missouri State University   2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (MA), English

Missouri State University   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Psychology

Dawn Pociask Dawn Pociask Millbrook, New York Details
Dawn Pociask's Abilities First, Inc. Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Program Coordinator at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   February 2008 - Present
Port Jervis City School District  November 2005 - July 2007
New Horizons Resources, Inc  July 1997 - November 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Training, Organizational &..., Career Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Student Counseling, Grief Counseling, Employee Training, 504 Plans, IEP

Education
Western Connecticut State University   2001 — 2005
Master's degree, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

University of Scranton   1991 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Rocco Pirraglia Rocco Pirraglia Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Rocco Pirraglia's Abilities First, Inc. Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Vocational Specialist at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   January 2013 - Present

Education
SUNY New Paltz   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Dutchess Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Denise Quis Denise Quis Poughkeepsie, New York Details
Denise Quis's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2001 - Present
Job accountant at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2001 - Present
Dutchess ARC  January 1995 - September 2001

Skills
Data Entry, Research, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, Accruals, PowerPoint, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements

Education
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

Leah Dickinson Leah Dickinson Cincinnati Area Details
Leah Dickinson's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2011 - August 2013
Job PreNursing Student
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Bowling Green State University  September 2013 - Present
United States Air Force  June 2013 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2011 - August 2013
Gap Inc./Banana Republic   April 2011 - August 2013

Skills
Organization, Customer Service, Secretarial Skills, Volunteering, Project Planning, Event Planning, Passion for Helping..., Passion to Succeed, Leadership

Education
Bowling Green State University   2012 — 2016
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Karen Donato Karen Donato Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Karen Donato's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2008 - August 2012
Job Teaching Assistant at Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association  January 2015 - Present
Duquesne University  August 2010 - December 2014
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh  January 2012 - May 2014
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2008 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Java, HTML, C, Windows, Time Management

Education
Duquesne University   2010 — 2014
Psychology

Laura Brundage Laura Brundage Hopewell Junction, New York Details
Laura Brundage's Abilities First, Inc. Experience 1996 - 2005
Job Social Worker at Family Focus LCSWR, P.C. and Wappingers Central School District
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Family Focus LCSWR as well as Wappingers Central School District   2005 - Present
Abilities First, Inc.   1996 - 2005
Blythedale Children's Hospital  1990 - 1996

Skills
Bilingual Proficiency, Child Development, Adolescent Therapy, Family Therapy, Autism Spectrum..., Early Intervention, Small Business, Crisis Intervention

Education
Wurtzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University   1988 — 1990
Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Delaware   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Family and Community Services

Sheena Ballard Sheena Ballard Highland, New York Details
Sheena Ballard's Abilities First, Inc. Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Vocational Counselor at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Tropical Smoothie Café  October 2013 - June 2014
Maranatha Human Services  August 2013 - June 2014
Astor   September 2012 - August 2013
Premier Designs  October 2011 - October 2012
The Institute for Family Health  January 2011 - August 2012
Ulster Greene ARC  August 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Human Services, Child Advocacy, Client Advocacy, Ideas Development, Child Development, Parent-child..., Parenting Skills..., Developmental..., Motivational..., Home Visiting, Community Outreach, Computer Proficiency

Education
State University of New York at Albany   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and English (Double Major), 3.14

Paloma Cuevas Paloma Cuevas Middletown, New York Details
Paloma Cuevas's Abilities First, Inc. Experience July 2012 - June 2013
Job Hospital & Health Care Professional
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
NYC Department of Education  April 2015 - Present
Interactive Therapy Group  May 2014 - April 2015
Park Ridge Nursing Center  December 2013 - March 2014
Allegiant Home Care   December 2013 - March 2014
Demay Living Center  July 2013 - November 2013
Schevier Pavilion   March 2013 - June 2013
Abilities First, Inc.   July 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Occupational Therapy, Healthcare, Pediatrics

Education
Stony Brook University

Jennifer Canavan Jennifer Canavan Greater New York City Area Details
Jennifer Canavan's Abilities First, Inc. Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Intern at Abilities First, Inc.
Industry Market Research
Experience
Abilities First, Inc.   June 2015 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Facebook Marketing, Twitter Marketing, Marketing Event Planning

Education
Susquehanna University   2012 — 2016
Business Administration, International Marketing

Susquehanna University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing