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Giant Steps Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Britt Hanson Britt Hanson Geneva, Illinois Details
Britt Hanson's Giant Steps Experience January 2012 - December 2012
Job MSW, PEL School Social Work Student Aurora University
Industry Education Management
Experience
GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL  July 2015 - Present
Self employed  January 2013 - Present
ParentsWithPromise   August 2014 - April 2015
Giant Steps   January 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Mental Health, Applied Behavior..., Nonprofits, Social Services, Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Program Development, Developmental..., Adolescents, Group Therapy, Child Development, Autism Spectrum..., Case Management

Education
Aurora University   2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Clayton Berg Clayton Berg Wheaton, Illinois Details
Clayton Berg's Giant Steps Experience October 2014 - July 2015
Job Program Assistant
Industry
Experience
Giant Steps   October 2014 - July 2015
Center for Community Research  March 2014 - June 2014
Performance Trust Capital Partners  June 2012 - December 2013

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Event Management, Outlook, Teamwork, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Analysis, Access, Social Networking

Education
DePaul University   2011 — 2014
BS Communication, Communication Studies

Point Loma Nazarene University   2010 — 2011

Corinne Hanshaw Corinne Hanshaw Greater Chicago Area Details
Corinne Hanshaw's Giant Steps Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2015 - Present
Storyboard Marketing, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
In Good Taste  February 2014 - Present
Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois   April 2013 - July 2015
Dining Dialog   January 2013 - April 2013
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly  May 2012 - December 2012
College of DuPage  January 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Cision, Press Releases, Ap Style, Media Relations, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Newsletters, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Creative Writing, New Media, Event Management, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Communications, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Google+, Crisis Communications, Digital Media, Online Advertising, PowerPoint, WordPress, Integrated Marketing, Journalism, YouTube, Volunteer Management, AP Style, Email Marketing, Nonprofits, Time Management, Pinterest, Copywriting, Hootsuite, Google Analytics

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's, Communication Studies

College of DuPage   2007 — 2009

Erica Temuru Erica Temuru Atlanta, Georgia Details
Erica Temuru's Giant Steps Experience September 2013 - March 2014
Job Customer Service
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Home Language International   January 2010 - Present
Oak Park Animal Care League   December 2008 - Present
Giant Steps   September 2013 - March 2014
Chicago High School   January 2009 - January 2012
Chicago Highschool for the Arts   2009 - 2012
The Academic Advantage  January 2011 - August 2011
South Berwyn School District 100  January 2008 - January 2011
Asian Human Services  January 2009 - January 2010
Reach Out and Dance   September 2005 - September 2007
University Of Akron  April 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Tutoring, Classroom, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Differentiated..., Special Education, Literacy

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2013
Masters, Literacy and Specialized Instruction

The University of Akron   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance

Kate Vincent, LCSW Kate Vincent, LCSW Greater Chicago Area Details
Kate Vincent, LCSW's Giant Steps Experience June 2012 - August 2014
Job School Social Worker at MidValley Special Education Cooperative
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative  August 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   June 2012 - August 2014
New Trier High School District  August 2011 - June 2012
Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN)   September 2010 - June 2011
State of Indiana  June 2008 - April 2010
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
School Social Work, Individual therapy, Special Education, Autism Spectrum..., Family Therapy, Social Skills Training, Case Management Services, Social Services, Crisis Prevention..., Public Speaking, Fundraising, Non-profits, Therapists, Legislative Relations, Developmental..., Nonprofits

Education
University of Chicago   2010 — 2012
Master of Social Work (MSW), School social work

Butler University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Speech

Akilah Anderson Akilah Anderson Greater Chicago Area Details
Akilah Anderson's Giant Steps Experience November 2013 - January 2014
Job Assistant Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Fitness Formula Clubs  February 2014 - Present
BH Management Services, Inc.   April 2013 - October 2014
Giant Steps   November 2013 - January 2014
Concordia University Chicago  January 2012 - May 2013
Institute of Health and Human Performance   March 2012 - August 2012
Health Fitness Corporation  August 2011 - January 2012
Batavia Park District  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Coordinating Events, Recreation, Track and Field Coach, Fitness Training, Recruiting, Personal Training, Fitness, Health Promotion, Cpr Certified, Zumba, Strength Training, Weight Training, Strength & Conditioning, Leadership, Sports

Education
Concordia University Chicago   2012 — 2015
MA Sports Leadership, Sports Managment

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   2008 — 2011
BSE, Physical Education; Health, Human Performance, and Recreation

Roberto Reid Col USAR Roberto Reid Col USAR Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Roberto Reid Col USAR's Giant Steps Experience 2014 - 2014
Job CommanderWestern Region Medical Area Readiness Group
Industry Military
Experience
Western Medical Area Readiness Support Group, United States Army Reserve   May 2015 - Present
United States Army Reserve  April 2013 - May 2015
2 U inc.   April 2012 - March 2014
Giant Steps   2014 - 2014
USAR 7305th MTSB   March 2012 - March 2013
Loma Linda University Medical Center  December 1997 - March 2012

Skills
Team Building, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Healthcare, Leadership, Public Speaking, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Program Development, Staff Development, Post Traumatic Stress, Child Abuse Prevention, Distance Learning, Program Management, Event Planning, Coaching, Social Media, Higher Education, Psychotherapy, Research, Military, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Adult Education, Case Management, Case Managment, Military Operations, Community Outreach, Social Services, Fundraising, Behavioral Health, Language Services, Medical Social Work, Teaching, Training

Education
Command and General Staff College   2002 — 2004
Graduate Command and Genera Staff College, Military leadership and staffing

University of Southern California
Master's Degree, Social Work

Loma Linda University
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work

Margaret Conner Margaret Conner Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Margaret Conner's Giant Steps Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Student
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Family Homes  2008 - Present
Marketing Exchange   August 2012 - May 2013
Pedal the Cause  October 2012 - January 2013
Giant Steps   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Facebook, Social Networking, Organization, Teamwork, Communication, Pinterest, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Kirkwood High School   2009 — 2013

Kristin DeFiore Kristin DeFiore Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristin DeFiore's Giant Steps Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job Behavior Analyst at Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Helping Hand Center  April 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   January 2012 - June 2012
Positive Behavioral Connections, Inc.   January 2012 - March 2013
Giant Steps   August 2011 - January 2012
Trinity Services  January 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Developmental..., Teaching, Treatment, Autism, Asperger's, Autism Spectrum..., Augmentative..., Verbal Behavior, Special Education, Inclusion, Children, Adults, Therapists, Behavior Modification, Research, Program Development, Staff Management, Microsoft Excel, Emotion Regulation, Positive Behavior..., Transition Planning, Social Skills, Interventions, Adolescents, Functional Behavior...

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2006 — 2010
B.S., Rehabilitation Services

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
M.S., Behavior Analysis and Therapy

Marisa Mejia Marisa Mejia Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Marisa Mejia's Giant Steps Experience September 2013 - October 2014
Job Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Raleigh Therapy Services, Inc.
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Raleigh Therapy Services, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   September 2013 - October 2014
Cape Cod Commission  December 2008 - January 2010
Tighe & Bond  June 2007 - December 2008
Earthworks LLC   November 2005 - February 2007
New York City Department of Environmental Protection  February 2005 - May 2005
Argonne National Laboratory  June 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Environmental Awareness, English, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Pediatrics, Intervention Planning, Oral & Written..., Therapeutic Modalities, Cpr Certified, Developmental..., Ergonomics, Interventions, Technology Needs..., Traumatic Brain Injury, Environmental Policy, Rehabilitation, Environmental Science, Autism Spectrum..., Handwriting Without..., Sensory Processing, Community Mental Health, DBT, Occupational Therapy, CPR Certified

Education
Rush University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Columbia University in the City of New York   2004 — 2005
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Environmental Science and Policy

The University of Chicago   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies

Shiri Oren Shiri Oren Toronto, Canada Area Details
Shiri Oren's Giant Steps Experience September 2014 - Present
Job SpeechLanguage Pathologist at Giant Steps
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Giant Steps   September 2014 - Present
The Speech Associates   October 2013 - Present
Private Practice  September 2012 - July 2013
Private Practice  September 2003 - July 2012
The University of British Columbia  September 2011 - June 2012
Aphasia Institute   March 2012 - May 2012
Richmond Hospital  February 2012 - March 2012
Private Client  April 2011 - March 2012
Coquitlam School District  September 2011 - December 2011
Columbia Speech & Language Services Inc.   June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Cognition, Autism Spectrum..., Treatment, Learning Disabilities, Speech Therapy, Language Disorders, Interventions, Therapists, Aphasia, American Sign Language, IEP, Articulation, Literacy

Education
The University of British Columbia   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Speech-Language Pathology

California State University-East Bay   2009 — 2010
Supplementary Undergraduate courses in Speech-Language Pathology

University of Toronto   2004 — 2009
Honours B.Sc., Physiology

Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Greater Chicago Area Details
Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC's Giant Steps Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Music Therapist and Music Teacher at Metro Prep/Laureate Day School
Industry Music
Experience
Metropolitan Preparatory School/Laureate Day School   August 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   January 2014 - August 2014
Musical Expressions  January 2014 - August 2014
Coral Reef Senior High School  October 2013 - December 2013
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School   August 2013 - October 2013
Breakthrough Miami  June 2013 - August 2013
The Debbie School; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine   January 2013 - May 2013
Miami Children's Hospital  August 2012 - December 2012
Camp Firefly- JCC Camp Ch   August 2012 - August 2012
COPE Foundation   June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Music Therapy, Music Education, Singing, Dance, Education, Leadership, Psychotherapy, Developmental..., Adolescents, Therapists, Autism Spectrum..., Acting, a cappella, Music, Psychology, Organization, Program Facilitation, Musical Theatre, Theatrical Production, Creativity, Problem Solving, Interdisciplinary..., Vocalist, Performing Arts, Recording, Choral, Vocal, Early Intervention, Teaching, Vocal Coaching, Child Development, Lesson Planning, Group Therapy, Special Education, Interventions

Education
University of Miami   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy; Music Education; Psychology

The University of Georgia   2012 — 2012
No Degree Intended, Music Therapy

Lawrence High School   2005 — 2009
High School Diploma

Jennifer Alessi Jennifer Alessi Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Alessi's Giant Steps Experience March 2014 - October 2014
Job Teacher Aide at Wilco Area Career Center
Industry Retail
Experience
Wilco Area Career Center  August 2015 - Present
Aflac  May 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  September 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   March 2014 - October 2014
CIVITAS  June 2011 - February 2014
Brookfield Zoo  March 2008 - December 2009
Target  September 2007 - March 2008
Walt Disney World  January 2007 - June 2007
Reiman Gardens  September 2003 - December 2006
Brookfield Zoo  May 2004 - September 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Animal Husbandry, Team Leadership, Science Education, Special Education, Program Facilitation, Coaching Staff, Communication, Public Speaking, Animal Training, Animal Behavior, Behavioral Enrichment, Management, Teaching, Differentiated..., Professional Learning..., Classroom Management, Behavioral Intervention, Biology, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Assessment, Autism Spectrum..., Professional..., Professional..., Common Core State..., Secondary Education, Scuba Diving

Education
National Louis University   2009 — 2010
MAT, Secondary Education and Teaching

Iowa State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Animal Ecology

Diane Fialkowski Diane Fialkowski Chicago, Illinois Details
Diane Fialkowski's Giant Steps Experience August 2010 - March 2014
Job Licensed clinical social worker
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
KGH Consultation & Treatment  March 2015 - Present
Skill Sprout, LLC.   March 2014 - March 2015
Giant Steps   August 2010 - March 2014

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Management, Behavior Modification, School Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Interventions, Special Education, Developmental..., Adolescents, Child Development, Social Services, Group Therapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, Therapists, Case Management, Applied Behavior..., Program Development, Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2008 — 2010
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work

Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Sociology

Lindsay Chan Lindsay Chan Greater Chicago Area Details
Lindsay Chan's Giant Steps Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Social Media Coordinator at Giant Steps
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Giant Steps   April 2014 - Present
Photography by Lindsay   February 2011 - Present
Muscular Dystrophy Association  May 2013 - March 2014
Northminster Presbyterian Church  June 2011 - February 2013
North Park University- Admission Office   February 2009 - May 2011
First Presbyterian Church  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Management, Grant Writing, Recruiting, Budgets, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Cold Calling, Youth Ministry, Cause Marketing, Photography, Leadership, Child Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Teaching, Volunteer Training, Organization

Education
North Park University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Youth Ministry

Naperville Central High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma

Claire Boyd Claire Boyd Westmont, Illinois Details
Claire Boyd's Giant Steps Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps IL
Industry Education Management
Experience
Giant Steps   June 2015 - Present
Saint Mary's College - Notre Dame, IN   August 2013 - May 2015
West Suburban Special Recreation Association  June 2014 - August 2014
Ruth Lake Country Club  April 2010 - August 2013

Skills
Experience working with..., Special Needs..., Cash Handling Experience, Customer Experience, Autism Spectrum..., Experience working with..., Developmental..., Childcare, Non-profit Volunteer, Spanish-speaking, Communication Skills, Enjoy Working with..., Non-profit Volunteering, People-oriented, Microsoft Word, Social Justice, Experience Working with...

Education
Saint Mary's College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Spanish minor

Montini Catholic High School- Lombard, IL.   2007 — 2011

CarrieTomlinson Carrie T CarrieTomlinson Carrie T Greater Chicago Area Details
CarrieTomlinson Carrie T's Giant Steps Experience June 2010 - January 2012
Job Business Managers Assistant at Acosta Sales & Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Acosta Sales & Marketing  April 2013 - Present
KinderCare  March 2012 - April 2013
Giant Steps   June 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Elementary Education, Classroom Management, Customer Service, Endurance, Lesson Planning, Long Distance Running, Microsoft Excel, Staff Development, Training

Education
National University of Health Sciences   2015 — 2019
DC Chiropractic Medicine, Chiropractic

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2011 — 2011
Behavior Analysis and Therapy

Northern Illinois University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching

Lisa Lindt Lisa Lindt Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Lindt's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Autism Training Team at Giant Steps
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Step by Step Consulting   2008 - Present

Skills
RDI Certified Consultant, Reading Specialist, Trained in Bal-A-Vis-X, Trained in MNRI..., Developmental..., Child Development, Professional..., Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum..., Special Education, Parent Education

Education
University of Kansas
BS, Elementary Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City
MS, Reading Education

Kathleen Ferenzi Kathleen Ferenzi Austin, Texas Details
Kathleen Ferenzi's Giant Steps Experience December 2009 - August 2010
Job Client Education Manager at Bigcommerce
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Bigcommerce  February 2015 - Present
Bigcommerce  February 2014 - Present
Bigcommerce  April 2013 - February 2014
Art+Academy   August 2012 - June 2013
Austin Pets Alive!  February 2012 - April 2013
Young People’s Workshops   April 2012 - August 2012
Franzen Intermediate School   August 2011 - January 2012
Wesley Elementary School   August 2010 - June 2011
Giant Steps   December 2009 - August 2010
Giant Steps   May 2009 - December 2009

Skills
E-commerce, SEO, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Educational Leadership, Distance Learning, Web Analytics, Adult Education, Content Development, Client Retention..., SaaS, Online Marketing, Webinars, Client Education, Small Business, Public Speaking, Conversion Optimization, Content Management, Client Marketing, Elementary Education, Lead Generation, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Training, Business Strategy, Web Video, Team Leadership, Management

Education
Dominican University   2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Education, 4.0

Columbia College Chicago   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film & Video, 3.9

Ragan Wilson Ragan Wilson Greater Chicago Area Details
Ragan Wilson's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Midwest Institute & Center for Workplace Innovation, LLC   December 2013 - Present
Metro Prep Therapeutic Day School   January 2014 - May 2014
Midwest Institute & Center for Workplace Innovation, LLC   August 2013 - December 2013
Warren Special Recreation Association  June 2011 - August 2013
Special Needs Aide   January 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Adolescents, Youth Mentoring, Mentoring, Child Development, Interventions, Teaching, Autism Spectrum..., Therapists, Wellness, Classroom, Psychology, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Time Management

Education
Elmhurst College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Maija Noll Maija Noll Greater Chicago Area Details
Maija Noll's Giant Steps Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Program Administrative Specialist at Giant Steps
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   January 2015 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago  July 2014 - January 2015
TASC  September 2013 - April 2014
Giant Steps   August 2010 - August 2013
Better Way Services   February 2010 - May 2010
Taylor University Research Center   May 2008 - May 2009
Fraser Child and Family Center  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Community Outreach, Editing, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Program Development, Report Writing, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, Statistics, Social Media, Community Organizing, Interviews, Event Management, Leadership, Customer Service

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Social Work, Community Health and Urban Development

Taylor University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work

Krista Toombs Krista Toombs Joliet, Illinois Details
Krista Toombs's Giant Steps Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Giant Steps   January 2014 - Present
Presence Health  2012 - 2013

Skills
Team-oriented, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Patient Advocacy, Vital Signs, BLS for Healthcare..., Activities of Daily..., Autism Spectrum..., Non-Violent Crisis...

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Development and Family Studies, Child and Adolescent Development

Lauren Limbrick Lauren Limbrick Chicago, Illinois Details
Lauren Limbrick's Giant Steps Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Certified Special Educator
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   July 2014 - Present
Self-employed  August 2013 - July 2014
Oak Park Elementary District 97  July 2013 - August 2013
Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School   August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Special Education, Behavior Management, Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Down Syndrome, Emotional Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Teaching, Developmental..., Childcare, Language Arts, Social Studies, Interventions, IEP, Microsoft Excel, Behavior Modification, Microsoft Office, Middle School

Education
Illinois State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Special Education and Teaching

Mary Linsey Mary Linsey Lockport, Illinois Details
Mary Linsey's Giant Steps Experience January 2010 - April 2010
Job Graduated Benedictine University
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Family Counseling Service of Aurora  June 2011 - April 2012
Giant Steps   January 2010 - April 2010
Kane County Court Services  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Counseling, Psychology, Clinical, Non-profits, Special Education, CBT, Psychotherapy, Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Interventions, Behavior Modification, Stress, Addiction Recovery

Education
Benedictine University   2010 — 2012
Master, Clinical & Counseling Psychology

Aurora University   2005 — 2010
BA, Psychology

Chelsea Collins Chelsea Collins Greater St. Louis Area Details
Chelsea Collins's Giant Steps Experience October 2013 - May 2014
Job Administrative Assistant at Welk Resort Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Welk Resort Group  June 2014 - October 2014
The Life Safety Group   May 2013 - June 2014
Giant Steps   October 2013 - May 2014
KDHX Community Media  January 2013 - May 2013
Webster University  August 2010 - May 2013

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Media, Media Communications, Public Relations, Media Production, Payroll, Final Cut Pro, Sage 50 Accounting, Video

Education
Webster University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's of Arts, Media Communications

Regent's College London, England   2012 — 2012
Media Communications

Southeast Missouri State University   2009 — 2010

Clare Abkemeier Clare Abkemeier Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Clare Abkemeier's Giant Steps Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Teacher at Holy Cross Academy
Industry Education Management
Experience
Holy Cross Academy  August 2012 - Present
Giant Steps   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Teaching, Differentiated..., Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Guided Reading, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Communication, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Staff Development, Time Management, Organizational..., Smartboard

Education
Saint Louis University   2014 — 2016
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership and Administration

Benedictine College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Natalie Nunez Natalie Nunez Danbury, Connecticut Details
Natalie Nunez's Giant Steps Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Instructional Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry
Experience
Giant Steps   September 2014 - Present
FroyoWorld  September 2012 - May 2014
Admissions Office  September 2011 - May 2012
The Children's Place  March 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Drawing, Filing, Time Management, Multi Tasking

Education
University of Connecticut   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Language and Hearing Sciences

Thomas Blattel Thomas Blattel Saint Charles, Missouri Details
Thomas Blattel's Giant Steps Experience August 2012 - June 2013
Job Teaching Assistant at Special School District of St. Louis County
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Special School District of St. Louis County  July 2013 - December 2013
Giant Steps   August 2012 - June 2013
Family Assessment Laboratory   October 2011 - May 2012
Blattel & Associates   April 2009 - January 2011
University of Missouri  October 2009 - October 2010

Skills
Research, Analysis, Mentoring, Teaching, Tutoring, Databases

Education
University of Missouri   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Religious Studies

Iowa State University

Brooke Pawlak Brooke Pawlak Carol Stream, Illinois Details
Brooke Pawlak's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Senior Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2013 - Present
Families in Wheaton   January 2009 - Present
Christ Church of Oak Brook  June 2010 - August 2010
Christ Church of Oak Brook  June 2009 - August 2009
Edible Arrangements  June 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Event Planning

Education
Northern Illinois University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Health and Human Sciences emphasis on Rehab Services

College of DuPage   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Charlene Nulman Charlene Nulman Toronto, Canada Area Details
Charlene Nulman's Giant Steps Experience October 2009 - April 2010
Job Educational Assistant
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Private Practice  March 2010 - Present
DealFind.com  May 2011 - March 2012
Miratel Solutions  September 2010 - September 2011
Ryerson University  September 2008 - September 2011
Crosby Heights Public School   October 2010 - May 2011
Private Practice  February 2010 - August 2010
Giant Steps   October 2009 - April 2010

Education
Ryerson University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Child and Youth Care

Brenna (Tomasello) Murphy LPC Brenna (Tomasello) Murphy LPC Greater Chicago Area Details
Brenna (Tomasello) Murphy LPC's Giant Steps Experience March 2012 - October 2014
Job Behavior Interventionist at DuPage Regional Office of Education
Industry Education Management
Experience
DuPage Regional Office of Education  December 2014 - Present
Lycee Francais de Chicago  October 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   March 2012 - October 2014
Thayer J. Hill Middle School   August 2011 - December 2011
Cass Junior High School   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Licensed Professional..., Type 73 Certified, Psychotherapy, Student Counseling, Student Affairs, Adolescents, Teaching, Academic Advising, National Certified..., Curriculum Design, Autism Spectrum..., Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Higher Education, Community Outreach

Education
Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2011
MS Ed., Counseling

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Priscilla Fermin, LCSW Priscilla Fermin, LCSW Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Priscilla Fermin, LCSW's Giant Steps Experience June 2013 - July 2015
Job Clinical Social Worker
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Charlie's Gift (Division of The Community House Hinsdale, IL)   May 2014 - July 2015
Giant Steps   June 2013 - July 2015
Giant Steps   June 2013 - June 2014
Giant Steps   February 2010 - June 2013
Little City Foundation  July 2009 - February 2010
Little City Foundation  October 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Treatment, Child Development, Parenthood, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Psychology, Social Services, Adolescents, Non-profits, Mental Health, Therapists, CBT, Adults, Fundraising, Teaching, Behavior Modification, Autism Spectrum..., Psychotherapy, Case Management, Nonprofits

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2006 — 2009
MSW, Child and Family Social Work

Erikson Institute   2006 — 2009
MS, Child Development

Michigan State University   1998 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Interdisciplinary Health Studies/Anthropology

Elaina Argires Elaina Argires Greater Chicago Area Details
Elaina Argires's Giant Steps Experience February 2014 - October 2014
Job Human Resources Coordinator and Office Manager at Eyas Landing
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Eyas Landing  April 2015 - Present
Aspire Consulting, Inc.   October 2012 - Present
Eyas Landing  October 2014 - April 2015
Giant Steps   February 2014 - October 2014
Giant Steps   August 2013 - February 2014
Giant Steps   April 2012 - August 2013
The Autism Place (TAP)   August 2010 - December 2011
Illinois State University  August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Psychology, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Autism Spectrum..., Teamwork, Outlook, Personnel Selection, Personnel Management, PECS, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Statistical Packages..., Orion Point of Sale..., Sage Accpac, UPS Worldship, Boardmaker, Data Collection, Behavior Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Tutoring, SPSS, Special Education, Coaching, Child Development, Applied Behavior..., Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Developmental..., Crisis Prevention...

Education
Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Kirsten Diehl Kirsten Diehl Joliet, Illinois Details
Kirsten Diehl's Giant Steps Experience September 2014 - February 2015
Job Student & Nutritionist
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital  January 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   September 2014 - February 2015
kate spade new york  June 2014 - January 2015
Minooka CCSD #201  July 2012 - January 2014
Joliet Park District  August 2005 - May 2011

Skills
Nutrition Education, Program Development, Health Education, Health Education..., CPR Certified, Sports Coaching, Childcare

Education
Benedictine University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Joliet Junior College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Early Childhood Education and Teaching

University of St. Francis   2008 — 2010
Paraprofressional License, Special Education and Teaching

Erin Antony Erin Antony Naperville, Illinois Details
Erin Antony's Giant Steps Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Student at Bradley University
Industry
Experience
Giant Steps   June 2015 - Present
Everyday Discoveries Preschool and Daycare   January 2013 - September 2013
Fry Family YMCA  May 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Collaboration, Special Education

Education
Bradley University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Special Education

Naperville Central High School

Maria Costenero Maria Costenero Carol Stream, Illinois Details
Maria Costenero's Giant Steps Experience August 2012 - June 2015
Job Special Education Teacher at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Forest Park School District #91  July 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2012 - June 2015
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)   June 2008 - May 2014
Giant Steps   June 2011 - August 2012
Giant Steps   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Special Education, Teaching, Autism Spectrum..., Differentiated..., Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Behavior Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Community Outreach

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University   2006 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Special Education and Teaching

Wheaton North   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Marion Cook Marion Cook Bolingbrook, Illinois Details
Marion Cook's Giant Steps Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Distribution associate at PBD Worldwide
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
PBD Worldwide  August 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   October 2012 - Present
Human Services Dept. of Illinois   April 2010 - May 2012
Illinois Dept. of Human Services (1099 employee)   2010 - 2012
LexisNexis  April 2003 - March 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Training, Event Planning, Coaching, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Research, Leadership, PowerPoint, Outlook, Case Managment, Healthcare

Education
College of DuPage   2006 — 2008
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Downers Grove South   1997 — 2001

Lauren Saffran Lauren Saffran Greater Chicago Area Details
Lauren Saffran's Giant Steps Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   November 2013 - Present
Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel   July 2011 - Present
Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel   July 2013 - November 2013
Lincoln-Way East High School  June 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Casino, Microsoft Office, Time Management, VIP, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, Social Media, Resorts, Organization, MICROS, Outlook, Coaching, Teaching, Autism Spectrum..., Sensory Integration, Lesson Planning, Behavioral Intervention, Occupational Therapy

Education
University of St. Francis   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Joliet Junior College   2006 — 2014

Lauren Kowalik Lauren Kowalik Greater Chicago Area Details
Lauren Kowalik's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Community Access Coordinator at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Catholic HEART Workcamp  2006 - 2015
Giant Steps   August 2013 - August 2014
Giant Steps   May 2013 - August 2013
Giant Steps   September 2012 - May 2013
Naperville North High School  January 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Group Therapy, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Community Service, Counseling, Student Services, Autism Spectrum..., Student Affairs, Psychotherapy, Adolescents, Time Management, Career Counseling, Curriculum Design, Student Counseling, Social Services, Program Development

Education
Lewis University   2009 — 2012
M.A., School Counseling and Guidance

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2003 — 2007
B.S., Social Welfare

Susan Campion Susan Campion Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Susan Campion's Giant Steps Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Founder, Camponovo Consulting • CoFounder, Giant Steps • Distinguished Service Professor, University of St. Thomas
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Giant Steps   May 2010 - Present
Camponovo Consulting LLC   January 2009 - Present
University of St. Thomas  August 2013 - Present
University of St. Thomas  January 2005 - July 2013
Independent Consultant  January 2005 - December 2008
3M  2002 - 2004
3M  August 2001 - December 2002
3M Italy   March 2000 - August 2001
3M Italy   January 1998 - March 2000
3M US/Europe   January 1992 - December 1997

Skills
Lean Thinking, Lean Transformation, Lean Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, University Teaching, Integrating Artists and..., Innovation, Connecting People, Curating Conversations, Lateral Thinking, Six Sigma, Business, Event Management, Training, Workshop Development, Leadership Development, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Staff Development, Marketing, Consulting, Operations Management, Nonprofits, Business Process, Management Consulting, Product Marketing, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Start-ups, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Thought Leadership, Change management

Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute   1990 — 1991
M.S., Industrial and Management Engineering

College of William and Mary   1986 — 1990
B.S., Mathematics

Joanna Inserra, MSW, Type 73 Joanna Inserra, MSW, Type 73 Greater Chicago Area Details
Joanna Inserra, MSW, Type 73's Giant Steps Experience June 2013 - February 2014
Job School Social Worker/Diagnostic Team at St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303  August 2015 - Present
Thirty-One Gifts  July 2014 - Present
Consult Autism, Inc   July 2010 - August 2015
Schaumburg School District 54  January 2015 - June 2015
Giant Steps   June 2013 - February 2014
Lake Park High School District 108  May 2012 - May 2013
Schaumburg School District 54  January 2009 - May 2013
Ela Township   September 2011 - April 2012
Schaumburg School District 54  November 2010 - June 2011
Schaumburg School District 54  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., School Social Work, Human Rights, Applied Behavior..., Social Services, Crisis Intervention, IEP, Special Education, Behavior Management, RTI, Social Skills, Therapists, Mental Health, Child Welfare, Classroom, Adolescents, Teaching

Education
Aurora University   2010 — 2013
MSW, School Social Work, Type 73 Certified

Bradley University   2002 — 2006
BS, Journalism

Edward Pluchar Edward Pluchar Greater Chicago Area Details
Edward Pluchar's Giant Steps Experience August 2009 - Present
Job Licensed Real Estate Agent at Cris Realty
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2009 - Present
Cris Realty   August 2014 - Present
Greenbrier Valley Quarterly   2008 - 2009
AmeriCorps VISTA  September 2005 - November 2006

Skills
Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Teaching, Customer Service, Construction, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Microsoft Word, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Training, Nonprofits, Research, Real Estate Transactions, Social Media

Education
Loyola University Chicago   1999 — 2003
BA, Communications, Minor in Theology and Philosophy

Kurtis Sturk Kurtis Sturk Naperville, Illinois Details
Kurtis Sturk's Giant Steps Experience May 2011 - September 2012
Job Special Education Teacher at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   May 2011 - September 2012
West Ridge Elementary   December 2010 - March 2011
The Home Depot  May 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Implementing Behavior..., Collaboration, Utilizing Literature..., Building Student Rapport, Creating I.E.P's, Tiering Lesson Plans, Outstanding Time..., Experience With Autism, Special Needs Experience, ELL Experience, Implementing Technology..., Building Creative,..., Establishing Bulletin..., Strong Parent..., Strong Computer Skills..., Always On Time, Receptive to Feed-back..., Lesson Planning, Special Education, Teaching, Elementary Education, Nonprofits, Staff Development

Education
Central Michigan University   2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Integrated Science

Tameron Keeffe Tameron Keeffe Chicago, Illinois Details
Tameron Keeffe's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - August 2013
Job SASS Therapist at Family Service Association of Elgin
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Family Service Association of Elgin   December 2014 - Present
Safe Connections  January 2014 - August 2014
Giant Steps   August 2011 - August 2013
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls  May 2011 - August 2013
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls  August 2010 - May 2011
Dreams for Kids  May 2010 - August 2010
City of Elgin  June 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Social Services, Nonprofits, Adolescents, Case Managment, Volunteer Management, Group Facilitation, Community Outreach, Program Development, Event Planning, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Cpr Certified, CPI training

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2013 — 2014
Masters in Social Work, Certificate in Violence and Injury Prevention

Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2011
Bachelors in Social Work

Elgin Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate in the Arts

Heather Lemon Heather Lemon Homewood, Illinois Details
Heather Lemon's Giant Steps Experience August 2009 - October 2011
Job Internship Therapist at AMT Counseling Management Services
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
AMT Counseling Management Services   April 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Counseling Disabilities, learning disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive..., Grief, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression Treatment, Suicidal Ideation, Generalized Anxiety, Resume Writing

Education
National Louis University   2011 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

Elmhurst College   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Ashley Bell Ashley Bell Greenwood, Indiana Details
Ashley Bell's Giant Steps Experience December 2012 - September 2013
Job 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher @ CPMS
Industry Education Management
Experience
Clark Pleasant Community School Corp  November 2014 - Present
Clark Pleasant Community School Corp  September 2013 - Present
Clark Pleasant Community School Corp  May 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   December 2012 - September 2013
InnerWorkings  August 2012 - October 2012
Poster Display Company  May 2008 - May 2012
Indiana Wesleyan University  September 2009 - December 2011
Indiana Wesleyan University  September 2008 - December 2011
Merrill Lynch  May 2011 - August 2011
American Marketing Association  September 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Excel, CRC, Word, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Photography, Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Mac OS X, Apple, Pages, Estimating, Cost Estimating, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Marketing, Project Estimation, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Autism Spectrum..., Autism, Special Education, PECS, Finance, Research, Event Planning

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University's Adult Program   2014 — 2016
Transition to Teaching-Graduate Program

Indiana Wesleyan University   2008 — 2011
BS, finance, 3.79

Whiteland Community High School   2004 — 2008
Honors Diploma

Sandra Haydon Sandra Haydon Montreal, Canada Area Details
Sandra Haydon's Giant Steps Experience August 2001 - February 2007
Job Sales Administrator at INRO Software
Industry Market Research
Experience
INRO  July 2012 - Present
iPerceptions  May 2007 - July 2012
Giant Steps   August 2001 - February 2007
West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped   September 2000 - June 2003

Skills
Salesforce.com..., Microsoft Office, Skilled Multi-tasker, Trade Show logistics..., Fully Bilingual English..., Strong attention to..., Organized self-starter, Fully bilingual English, Coordination, French

Education
Concordia University   2000 — 2001
Therapeutic Recreation

Dawson College   1997 — 1999
Diplome d'Etudes Collegiale, Creative Arts

Stacy Tomasiewicz Stacy Tomasiewicz Baltimore, Maryland Details
Stacy Tomasiewicz's Giant Steps Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Outdoor Program Specialist at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland  January 2011 - Present
Beach Park Illinois School District   August 2010 - December 2010
Waukegan Public Schools  August 2010 - December 2010
Enopi Tutoring Center   June 2010 - December 2010
Kensington Schools  December 2009 - June 2010
Giant Steps   August 2009 - December 2009
Camp Jorn YMCA  June 2009 - August 2009
DuPage Children's Museum  October 2008 - June 2009
Naperville School District 203  August 2008 - October 2008
Camp Jorn YMCA  June 2008 - August 2008

Education
Northern Illinois University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Andrea Satter Andrea Satter Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Andrea Satter's Giant Steps Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Program Officer at Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Women's Foundation of Minnesota  February 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   October 2012 - Present
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation   January 2007 - December 2013
Genesys Works  November 2012 - November 2013
Coffee House Press  May 2010 - November 2012
Free Arts Minnesota  April 2007 - April 2010
Robert Half International  2003 - 2007
Genesis II for Families  2000 - 2006
Jeane Thorne Inc  1999 - 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Grant Research, Grant Applications, Individual Giving, Annual Reports, Annual Giving, Budget Management, Budget Preparation, Corporate Development, Direct Mail, Relationship Development, Business Relationship..., Public Speaking, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Staff Development, Staff Management, Staff Training, Staffing Services, Staffing Industry, HR Consulting, HR Solutions, Sales Recruitment, Contract Recruitment, Hiring Practices, Employee Hiring, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Coordination, Volunteer Recruiting, Managing Volunteers, Volunteer Leadership, Board Development, Board Reporting, Board Leadership, Event Management, Event Planning, Special Events, Event Execution, Grant Review, Program Planning, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Non-profits, Community Building, Community Outreach, Program Development, Organizational...

Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2011 — 2014
Business/Corporate Communications

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1991 — 1993

South High School, Minneapolis   1986 — 1990

Angelyne Glueckert Angelyne Glueckert Greater Chicago Area Details
Angelyne Glueckert's Giant Steps Experience March 2015 - June 2015
Job Violin Instructor
Industry Education Management
Experience
Community Support Services  August 2011 - Present
Freelance Music Teacher   January 2005 - Present
Giant Steps   March 2015 - June 2015
Northbrook School District 28  August 2008 - June 2011
Niles Summer Parks Program   May 2007 - August 2008
Brandywine Public Scools   February 2008 - June 2008
Portage Public Schools  August 2007 - December 2007
Mt. Pleasant Public Scools   January 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Violin, Education, Developmental..., Music Education, Orchestral Music, Music, Music Therapy, Teaching, Staff Development, Music Theory, Ensemble, Classical, Chamber Music

Education
Alverno College   2011 — 2016
Music Therapy Equivalency, Music Therapy

DePaul University   2010 — 2011
Music Education

Central Michigan University   2002 — 2007
BME, Music Education, violin

Jennifer Francisco Jennifer Francisco Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Francisco's Giant Steps Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Giant Steps   June 2010 - Present
Purdue University  August 2006 - May 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch  May 2007 - January 2010
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital  February 2005 - May 2007

Education
Purdue University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences

Janel Jasper Janel Jasper Washington, Utah Details
Janel Jasper's Giant Steps Experience June 2009 - July 2010
Job Photographer/Painter
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Janel Jasper Photography   September 2010 - Present
Giant Steps   June 2009 - July 2010
Squarehead Productions, LLC   March 2009 - December 2009
Brigham Young University  October 2007 - July 2008
Premier Financial Strategies   June 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Polish, Photography, Portrait Photography, Fine Art, Landscape Photography

Education
Brigham Young University   1999 — 2006
BA, Visual Arts, Psychology

University of Houston   1998 — 1999

Jessica Massiel Ventura Jessica Massiel Ventura Miami, Florida Details
Jessica Massiel Ventura's Giant Steps Experience June 2013 - June 2013
Job Apparel designer
Industry Design
Experience
Blank signature-guys t-shirt   August 2013 - February 2014
JM Visuals   July 2013 - July 2013
giant steps   June 2013 - June 2013
Gap Inc.  March 2012 - October 2012
Anatomie (fashion   August 2011 - October 2011
Oscar de la Renta  May 2011 - July 2011
Aviva Embroidery   March 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Draping, Fashion Design, Apparel, Photoshop, Textiles, Sketching, Mood Boards, Fashion, Garment Construction, Spanish, Patterns, Product Development

Education
California College of the Arts   2006 — 2010
BFA, Fashion Design

Design & Architecture Sr High   2003 — 2006
Highschool Diploma, fashion

Katrina Koszczuk, MM, MT-BC Katrina Koszczuk, MM, MT-BC Arlington Heights, Illinois Details
Katrina Koszczuk, MM, MT-BC's Giant Steps Experience August 2007 - March 2008
Job Neurologic Music Therapist Fellow at Alexander Leigh Center for Autism
Industry Music
Experience
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism  November 2013 - Present
Colorado State University  August 2011 - December 2012
Private Practice  July 2008 - July 2010
Northwest Special Recreation Association  April 2008 - July 2010
Giant Steps   August 2007 - March 2008
Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Easter Seals Camp   May 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Music Therapy, Developmental..., Autism Spectrum..., Treatment, Teaching, Research, Mental Health, Music, Program Development, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Group Therapy, Rehabilitation, Client Counseling, Therapists

Education
Colorado State University   2010 — 2013
Master's Music, Music Therapy: Neuroscience & Research, 2013

Illinois State University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor's Science in Music, Music Therapy, graduate

Kristen Diaz Kristen Diaz Oswego, Illinois Details
Kristen Diaz's Giant Steps Experience April 2015 - August 2015
Job Paraprofessional at West Aurora School District 129
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
West Aurora School District 129  August 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   April 2015 - August 2015
AquaTech Plumbing   June 2014 - April 2015
Aurora Cat/Dog Clinic   December 2012 - July 2014
Famous Dave's of America  July 2010 - October 2013
PetSmart  September 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Animals, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Animal Surgery, Animal Training, Typing, Filing, Organization, Phone Etiquette, Administrative..., Medical Assisting, Selling, Self-starter, Front Office, Friendly Personality, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Inventory Management, Managed Money, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Cleaning, Food Service, Food Preparation, Feeding, Highly Dedicated, Motivated self-starter, Receptionist Duties, Flexibility

Education
Waubonsee Community College   2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Psychology

Aurora University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Psychology

James Louderman, MA James Louderman, MA Portland, Oregon Area Details
James Louderman, MA's Giant Steps Experience February 2010 - August 2010
Job Sustainability Project Specialist at Pacific Natural Foods
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Pacific Natural Foods  August 2013 - Present
Portland State University  September 2012 - March 2013
Trout Creek Orchards   June 2012 - August 2012
Sherwin-Williams Paints  June 2007 - May 2012
Giant Steps   February 2010 - August 2010
Inboden's Meat Market   March 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Research, Leadership, Public Speaking, History, Management, Sustainability, Project Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Training, Time Management, Editing, Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Teamwork, Budgets, Research Analysis, Problem Analysis, English, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational..., Farmers Markets, Public Markets, Agriculture, Microsoft Excel, Sustainable Development, Spanish, Regression Analysis, Nonprofits, Continuous Improvement

Education
Portland State University   2010 — 2013
MA, Environmental History, 3.97

Northern Illinois University
BS, History, 3.85

Laura Korth Laura Korth La Grange, Illinois Details
Laura Korth's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Behavior Specialist at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   November 2012 - Present
Kelly & Kelly, P.C.   December 2011 - November 2012

Education
Kaplan University   2013 — 2016
Master of Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis

Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Science Teacher Education

University of Leicester
History, Economics, Geography, Government, Sociology, Anthropology and Psychology

Celina Bright Celina Bright United States Details
Celina Bright's Giant Steps Experience August 2007 - March 2009
Job Marketing Communications Manager
Industry Design
Experience
Hillcrest Property Management  April 2015 - Present
Hillcrest Property Management  November 2012 - April 2015
Sequel Youth & Family Services  August 2011 - November 2012
Alexander Leigh Center for Autism  September 2009 - May 2010
Giant Steps   August 2007 - March 2009

Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Advertising, Customer Service, Photoshop, Mac, Illustrator, InDesign, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Creative Strategy, Logo Design, Traditional..., Portraits, Image Editing, Painting, Calligraphy, Mixed Media, WordPress, Management, Condos, Community Associations, Acrylic Painting, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teaching, Training, Autism Spectrum..., Sensory Integration, PECS, Boardmaker, Sign Language, Content Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
College of DuPage   2013 — 2014
Associate in General Studies

College of DuPage
Graphic Design Level 1 Certificate

College of DuPage   2002 — 2005
NCLB/State Paraprofessional Approval from Illinois State Board of Education

Willowbrook High School   1998 — 2002
High School Diploma

Jackson Middle School   1995 — 1998

Jackson Middle School

Jessica Gum Jessica Gum Greater Chicago Area Details
Jessica Gum's Giant Steps Experience April 2012 - July 2013
Job School Social Worker Wheaton Warrenville School District
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Wheaton Warrenville School District   Social Work InternWheaton Warrenville School DistrictAugust 2014 - Present
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)   April 2012 - Present
Easter Seals Inc.  August 2013 - April 2014
Giant Steps   April 2012 - July 2013
Little City Foundation  October 2011 - 2012
Self-Employed Nanny  February 2009 - October 2011
Indian Prairie School District  2005 - 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Media, Editing, Program Development, Adolescents, Treatment, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Staff Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, ABA, CPI, Behavior Management, Medical Diagnostics, Children, Toddlers, Developmental Biology, Autism Spectrum..., Mood Disorders, Allergic Rhinitis, Boardmaker, Biopsychosocial..., Medical Report Writing, Early Intervention, Early Childhood..., Sensory Processing, PECS, Assistive Technology, Resources for Poverty, Support Groups, Social Skills, Sibling Groups, Developmental Therapy, Play Therapy, Theraplay, Applied Behavior...

Education
Aurora University   2013 — 2015
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Benedictine University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor, Health Science

Bradley University   2005 — 2008
N/A, Health Science

Naperville Central High School

Shannon Enright Shannon Enright Chicago, Illinois Details
Shannon Enright's Giant Steps Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2015 - Present
St. Norbert College  2014 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint

Education
St. Norbert College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts HIgh School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma

Kelli Eimer Kelli Eimer Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kelli Eimer's Giant Steps Experience September 1998 - May 1999
Job Occupational Therapist
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
AppleTree Therapy   October 2014 - Present
Whiteside School   August 2002 - June 2013
Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative  January 1999 - July 2002
Giant Steps   September 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Occupational Therapy, Autism Spectrum..., Developmental..., Treatment, Pediatrics, Special Education, Sensory Integration, Occupational Therapists

Education
Saint Louis University   1994 — 1998
BS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Elizabeth Klinger Elizabeth Klinger Greater Chicago Area Details
Elizabeth Klinger's Giant Steps Experience June 2004 - December 2004
Job Senior Music Therapist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago   November 2006 - Present
JourneyCare  February 2005 - October 2006
Giant Steps   June 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Adolescents, Mental Health, Program Development, Autism Spectrum..., Child Development, Developmental..., Group Therapy, Healthcare, Interventions, Palliative Care, Public Speaking, Therapists, Treatment

Education
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College   2010 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Music Therapy

Western Illinois University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Therapy

Lawrence University   2000 — 2002

Kristi O'Connor Kristi O'Connor Braidwood, Illinois Details
Kristi O'Connor's Giant Steps Experience March 2011 - Present
Job Teacher at Gardner Grade School
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   March 2011 - Present
Gardner Grade School   August 2002 - June 2004

Education
Governors State University   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Teaching

Gabrielle Romano Gabrielle Romano Chicago, Illinois Details
Gabrielle Romano's Giant Steps Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Legal Intern at Equip for Equality
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Equip for Equality  August 2015 - Present
Chicago Kent College of Law  August 2013 - Present
Cook County State Attorney  June 2015 - July 2015
Sutter & Ori   October 2014 - 2015
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago  May 2014 - August 2014
Giant Steps   2011 - 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Editing, Teamwork, Time Management, Volunteering, Nonprofits

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interdisciplinary Health

Rocco Catrone Rocco Catrone Chicago, Illinois Details
Rocco Catrone's Giant Steps Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate Consultant
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Comprehensive Early Autism Services  February 2012 - Present
Elmhurst College  February 2013 - May 2013
Advocate Children's Hospital  January 2013 - May 2013
Elmhurst College  August 2009 - December 2012
The Umbra Institute  September 2011 - December 2011
Giant Steps   May 2011 - August 2011
Elmhurst College  January 2010 - January 2010

Skills
Applied Behavior..., Research, Staff Management, Staff Training, Program Development, Program Management, Parent Education, Staff Development, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Childcare, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Training, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Autism Spectrum..., Interventions, Public Speaking, Child Development, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Developmental...

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Behavior Analysis and Therapy, 4.0

Elmhurst College   2009 — 2013
BA, Psychology, Disabilities Studies, 3.4 GPA

The Umbra Institute   2011 — 2011
Abroad, Cultural and language courses

Superior Ambulance   2010 — 2010
Certification, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Katrina (Katrina Mesina) Meckes Katrina (Katrina Mesina) Meckes Greater Chicago Area Details
Katrina (Katrina Mesina) Meckes's Giant Steps Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Director of Development
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Giant Steps   June 2015 - Present
Stella & Dot  November 2013 - Present
Autism Speaks  September 2014 - June 2015
Autism Speaks  April 2014 - September 2014
Autism Speaks  January 2012 - April 2014
Chicago Public Schools  June 2011 - January 2012
Autism Speaks  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Leadership, Event Management, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, People Skills, Marketing, Research, Social Networking, Non-profits, Sales, Teaching/mentoring, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Advertising, Recruiting, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Program Development, Facebook, New Media, Cold Calling, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Highly Reliable, Teaching, Networking, Microsoft Office, Management, Training, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Mentoring, Editing, Strategic Planning, Blogging

Education
Saint Mary's College   2007 — 2011
BA, Communication Studies

Hinsdale South High School   2003 — 2007

Myriam Bamberger Myriam Bamberger Greater Chicago Area Details
Myriam Bamberger's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - January 2013
Job Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional at Clearbrook
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Clearbrook  January 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2011 - January 2013
Wheaton Sport Center  2011 - 2013
Coach  August 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Psychology, Developmental..., Management, Organization, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Cpr Certified, Social Services, Community Outreach

Education
Trinity International University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Social Sciences Emphasis Psych, Soc & Business

Wheaton North High School

Mary-Kate Martinez Mary-Kate Martinez Bellerose, New York Details
Mary-Kate Martinez's Giant Steps Experience October 2014 - December 2014
Job Occupational Therapy Student
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
North Shore-LIJ Stern Family Center   September 2015 - Present
Inclusive Sports and Fitness   May 2015 - August 2015
Bridgeport Hospital  January 2015 - May 2015
Giant Steps   October 2014 - December 2014
Gaylord Hospital Inpatient   August 2014 - October 2014
Rebecca School  May 2014 - August 2014
Southington Care Center  January 2014 - May 2014
Skane School   September 2013 - December 2013
92nd Street Y  June 2013 - August 2013
Norton Elementary   March 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Occupational Therapy, Cpr Certified, Healthcare, Mental Health, Training, Treatment

Education
Quinnipiac University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Quinnipiac University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree of health science, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Queens high school of teaching   2007 — 2010
High school diploma

Elyse Baker Elyse Baker Greater Chicago Area Details
Elyse Baker's Giant Steps Experience April 2013 - February 2015
Job QIDP
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Countryside Association for People with Disabilities  February 2015 - Present
Clearbrook  December 2013 - March 2015
Giant Steps   April 2013 - February 2015
SEASPAR  June 2012 - August 2013
SEDOL  October 2012 - March 2013
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association  August 2012 - October 2012
Township High school district 211  May 2011 - August 2011
Illinois State University  May 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, educational supports, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Classroom Management, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Algebra, Differentiated..., Geometry, Educational Leadership, Microsoft Word, CPI trained, Child Development, Classroom, Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Management, Developmental..., Community Outreach

Education
Liberty University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Human Services, General

Illinois State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's in science, human and educational services

Bridget Brennan Bridget Brennan Greater Chicago Area Details
Bridget Brennan's Giant Steps Experience September 2006 - Present
Job Paraprofessional at Giant Steps Illinois
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   September 2006 - Present
C3 Presents  August 2006 - Present
Misericordia Heart of Mercy  June 2013 - May 2014
Marshall Field's  October 2001 - February 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Nonprofits, Time Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Research, Event Management, Leadership, Blogging, Facebook, Training, Editing, Outlook, Developmental...

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2010 — 2015
in progress, Special Education, Physical Education

Northern Illinois University   2001 — 2005
not completed, Anthropology, English

Holly Romaniak Holly Romaniak Greater Chicago Area Details
Holly Romaniak's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Senior Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Zinbarg Lab - Northwestern University   June 2013 - June 2014
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Laboratory - Northwestern University   September 2011 - June 2014
The Northwestern Status, Cognition & Motivation Lab   February 2013 - September 2013
Project on Children's Thinking - Northwestern University   February 2013 - June 2013
Northwestern University Library  September 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Behavior Management, Team Leadership, Research, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, SPSS

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Michael R. Bagger Michael R. Bagger Chicago, Illinois Details
Michael R. Bagger's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - October 2012
Job Sales Operations Specialist
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Echo Global Logistics  August 2015 - Present
American Builders Quarterly   April 2015 - July 2015
Lindop Elementary   August 2014 - April 2015
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children  November 2012 - April 2015
Giant Steps   August 2011 - October 2012
Northern Illinois University  2008 - 2010
College of DuPage  2007 - 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Autism Spectrum..., Sales, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Account Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Communication Skills, Marketing, Advertising, Program Development, PowerPoint, Social Networking, CRM Databases, Logistics, 3PL, LTL, Truckload, Critical Thinking, Base CRM, Email Marketing, Facebook, Public Speaking, Assistant Teaching, Photography, Self-motivated Team..., Commitment to Customer..., Creative Writing, Editing, Teamwork, Team Building, Research, Training, Fundraising, Mac OS X, Teaching, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Long-term Customer..., Strategic Planning, Time Management, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Management

Education
Northern Illinois University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

College of DuPage   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Naperville Central High School

Nate Lindsay Nate Lindsay Greater Chicago Area Details
Nate Lindsay's Giant Steps Experience February 2013 - August 2014
Job Territory Sales Representative at Softchoice
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Softchoice  April 2015 - Present
Softchoice  December 2014 - April 2015
Giant Steps   February 2013 - August 2014
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)   August 2011 - August 2013
First Communications  July 2012 - February 2013
Giant Steps   December 2011 - July 2012
FleetMatics  July 2011 - November 2011
ccc technologies  January 2011 - June 2011
MARCUS EVANS  August 2010 - January 2011
Clear  December 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Cold Calling, Sales, CRM, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Marketing, Direct Sales, Management, Sales Process, Networking, Salesforce.com, Program Management, Solution Selling, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, SaaS, Telecommunications, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Time Management, B2B, Managed Services, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Account Management

Education
Kishwaukee Community College   2008 — 2009
Social Sciences

Northern Illinois University   2006 — 2008
Marketing

Emily Skelton Emily Skelton Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Skelton's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay Inc.
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Mary Kay Inc.  April 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Oregon High School, Oregon, Wisconsin   August 2014 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters  December 2009 - Present
Information Resources  August 2009 - Present
Hobo Pet Hotel   August 2005 - Present
Masters of Speech-Language Pathology   August 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, PowerPoint

Education
College of DuPage   2013 — 2014
Associate degree

St. Ambrose University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts

Transfer College: Monmouth College   2008 — 2009

Courtney Kupsch Courtney Kupsch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Courtney Kupsch's Giant Steps Experience 2013 - Present
Job Development and Marketing Manager at Free Arts Minnesota
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Free Arts Minnesota  October 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   2013 - Present
Free Arts Minnesota  April 2011 - October 2013
Priority Integrated Marketing  August 2005 - April 2011
Young America Corporation  June 2005 - August 2005
On-Hold Productions, Inc.   January 2005 - June 2005
UW Eau Claire College of Business   2003 - 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Donor Management, Donor Recognition, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Social Media, Research, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Art, Event Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Newsletters, Web Design, Leadership, Grant Writing, Branding & Identity, Philanthropy, Corporate Branding, Direct Mail, Entrepreneurship, Grants, Annual Giving, Art Direction, Blogging, Marketing Communications

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   2000 — 2004
BFA, Graphic Design

Trinity College Dublin   2004 — 2004
Literature, Drama, History, Gaelic Culture, Visual Culture, and Critical Issues.

University of St. Thomas   2012 — 2013
Fundraising Certificate Series, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Melissa Pieczynski Melissa Pieczynski Greater Chicago Area Details
Melissa Pieczynski's Giant Steps Experience April 2014 - March 2015
Job Ad Sales Planner at Scripps Networks Interactive
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Scripps Networks Interactive  October 2013 - Present
Saint Ignatius College Prep  May 2012 - Present
Giant Steps   April 2014 - March 2015
Scripps Networks Interactive  October 2011 - October 2013
Red Frog Events  May 2011 - September 2011
Ball State University International Admissions   February 2010 - May 2011
Carriage Greens Country Club  May 2009 - August 2010
Super Cheer & Dance Association   January 2006 - August 2010
Vector Marketing  May 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, Market Research, PowerPoint, Integrated Marketing, Fundraising, Recruiting

Education
Ball State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Ball State Australia Centre, New South Wales   2009 — 2009

St. Ignatius College Prep   2003 — 2007
College Prep

Jessica LaPorte Jessica LaPorte Greater Chicago Area Details
Jessica LaPorte's Giant Steps Experience March 2013 - June 2015
Job Speech Language Pathologist
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Advocate Children's Hospital  June 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   March 2013 - June 2015

Skills
Autism, Language Disorders, Apraxia, Traumatic Brain Injury, AAC, Pediatrics, Articulation, CVA, Behavior Management, Children with multiple..., Social Communication, Special Education, Aphasia

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2010 — 2012
Masters, Speech Language Pathology, 3.93

Augustana College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 3.5

Bridget O'Connell Bridget O'Connell Greater Chicago Area Details
Bridget O'Connell's Giant Steps Experience
Job Senior Program Assistant at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps  

Skills
Classroom, Higher Education, Program Development, Special Education, Teaching, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning

Education
Lewis University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Special Education and Teaching

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Human and Community Development

Kaitlin Tunney Kaitlin Tunney Naperville, Illinois Details
Kaitlin Tunney's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - March 2014
Job Music Therapist, MTBC
Industry Music
Experience
Coalinga State Hospital  September 2014 - July 2015
Autism Home Support Services, Inc  April 2014 - August 2014
Naperville Music Academy LLC   March 2014 - August 2014
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)   April 2014 - May 2014
Giant Steps   August 2013 - March 2014
University of Miami  August 2010 - April 2013
Community Access Naperville, C.A.N.   June 2011 - August 2011
Giant Steps   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Neurologic Music Therapy, Classical Voice, Autism Spectrum..., Intermediate Guitar, Intermediate Piano, Functional Autoharp, Communication Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Movement Disorders, Psychological Disorders, PTSD, Children with Epilepsy, Adolescents, Children with Special..., Adults with..., Older Adults with..., Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Sketching

Education
University of Miami   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, B.M. in Music Therapy, with a Second Major in Psychology, 3.9

Naperville Central High School   2005 — 2009
High School, 3.9

Tracy (Joyce) Brody Tracy (Joyce) Brody Woodridge, Illinois Details
Tracy (Joyce) Brody's Giant Steps Experience August 2012 - Present
Job HR Generalist
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2012 - Present
Lewis University  October 2008 - August 2012
Preferred Network Access, Inc.   August 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Planning, Higher Education, Microsoft Publisher, Fundraising, Research, Constant Contact, Facebook, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management

Education
Lewis University   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management

Saint Xavier University   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Gina (Fillipp) Bobo Gina (Fillipp) Bobo Elgin, Illinois Details
Gina (Fillipp) Bobo's Giant Steps Experience October 2010 - July 2013
Job School Counselor at Washington STEM Academy
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Washington STEM Academy   August 2014 - Present
York High school  2013 - Present
Giant Steps   October 2010 - July 2013

Skills
Nonprofits, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Teaching, Staff Development, Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Research, Microsoft Publisher, Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Behavior Management

Education
Argosy University Chicago   2010 — 2014
Master's Degree, Community Counseling

Northern Illinois University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Mia Liebmann Mia Liebmann Naperville, Illinois Details
Mia Liebmann's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - April 2015
Job Teacher Assistant at Indian Prairie School District
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Indian Prairie School District  April 2015 - Present
Seaspar  October 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2014 - April 2015
AIT Worldwide Logistics  January 2013 - August 2014
Noodles & Company  March 2010 - January 2013
Joan Fabrics  July 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skill, Cross-cultural..., Organization, Lesson Planning, Tutoring, Volunteer Management, Research Design, Customer Service, Microsoft Word

Education
Illinois State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology

College of DuPage   2009 — 2010

Augustana College   2008 — 2009

Carla Spinelli Carla Spinelli Woodridge, Illinois Details
Carla Spinelli's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - August 2014
Job SelfContained Special Education Teacher Evanston/Skokie District 65
Industry Education Management
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2013 - August 2014

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Java, Special Education, Programming, Windows, Leadership, Entrepreneurship

Education
Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Special Education and Teaching, K-12

Christa Hastings Christa Hastings Orlando, Florida Details
Christa Hastings's Giant Steps Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Teacher at UCP of Central Florida
Industry Education Management
Experience
UCP of Central Florida  July 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   February 2014 - Present
The Compass School  May 2013 - February 2014
Chuck E Cheese  August 2005 - May 2013
Northern Illinois University  August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Children First Aid and..., Lesson Planning, Child Development, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood..., Teaching, Childcare, Educational Technology, Literacy

Education
Northern Illinois University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Jannalee Thackeray Jannalee Thackeray Newberg, Oregon Details
Jannalee Thackeray's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - December 2013
Job Volunteer at Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Doernbecher Children's Hospital  October 2014 - Present
Private Home  July 2014 - September 2014
Chehalem Youth and Family Services  February 2014 - May 2014
Giant Steps   August 2013 - December 2013
Brigham Young University  August 2010 - December 2013

Skills
Food, Cooking, Child Development, Childcare, Graphic Design, Teamwork, Superior Work Ethic, PeopleSoft, Customer Service, People Skills, Positive Personality, Data Entry, Telephone Skills

Education
BYU   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Human Development and Family Studies, General, 3.7 GPA

Samantha Domek Samantha Domek Greater Chicago Area Details
Samantha Domek's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - March 2014
Job OnetoOne Aide at Camelot Education
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Camelot Education  March 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2013 - March 2014
Plainfield Park District  May 2013 - August 2013
Illinois State University  August 2010 - May 2013
PsychCare Associates   May 2012 - January 2013
PATH Crisis Line   January 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Research, Fundraising, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Behavior Management, Problem Solving, Time Management, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Nonprofits, Training, Event Planning, Counseling Psychology, Child Advocacy, Psychology, Education, Child Development

Education
Illinois State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Jocelyn Perrin Jocelyn Perrin Chicago, Illinois Details
Jocelyn Perrin's Giant Steps Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Occupational Therapist at Giant Steps
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Giant Steps   January 2015 - Present
West Suburban Medical Center  September 2014 - November 2014
Rush Day School   April 2014 - June 2014
Rush University Medical Center  August 2012 - December 2013
Eden Supportive Living  March 2008 - May 2012
Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts  June 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Occupational Therapy, Group Therapy, Research, Event Planning, Personal Care, Coordinating Events, Social Media Marketing, Website Updating, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Office, Alto Saxophone, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Healthcare, CPR Certified, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Treatment, Rehabilitation, Autism Spectrum..., Mental Health

Education
Rush University   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Occupational Therapy, 4.0 GPA

Boston University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations

Université d’Abdou Moumouni, Niamey, Niger   2006 — 2006

Université de Grenoble, Grenoble, France

Monique Prohaska Monique Prohaska Greater Chicago Area Details
Monique Prohaska's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - August 2013
Job Art Therapist and LPC at Lifework Counseling
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Just Breathe Yoga   January 2013 - Present
Independent Contractor--Health and Fitness   November 2012 - Present
LifeWork Counseling  2012 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2011 - August 2013

Skills
Working as a Registered..., Adolescents, Art Therapy, Autism Spectrum..., Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Expressive, Creative Arts, Attachment Theory, Group Therapy, Child Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Developmental..., Adolescent Therapy, Child Mental Health, Youth At Risk, Therapeutic Recreation, Expressive Arts, Therapists, Play Therapy, Intellectual..., Crisis Intervention, Body Image, Mental Health Counseling, Interventions, Grief Counseling, Psychology, Treatment, Family Therapy

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1997 — 1999
Master's degree, Art Therapy/Therapist

Eastern Illinois University

Dan Dahlke Dan Dahlke Lisle, Illinois Details
Dan Dahlke's Giant Steps Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Vice President of Operations at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2010 - Present
University of Chicago  December 2007 - July 2010
Research Associates Inc.  June 2003 - November 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Certified Grant Writer, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Major Gift Campaigns, Raiser's Edge, FileMaker, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Event Management, Advocacy, Legislative Relations, Non-profit..., Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2002 — 2004
Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Vanessa Maduzia, MSW, Type 73 Vanessa Maduzia, MSW, Type 73 Aurora, Illinois Details
Vanessa Maduzia, MSW, Type 73's Giant Steps Experience February 2014 - May 2014
Job at
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Community Access Naperville   July 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   February 2014 - May 2014
Easter Seals, Inc.   October 2012 - July 2013
Giant Steps   February 2012 - June 2012
Bank of America/Merrill Lynch  May 2011 - September 2011
Ogden Elementary School  August 2010 - June 2011
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital  January 2010 - August 2010
Merrill Lynch  July 2007 - November 2009
Elim Christian Services  July 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Certified Rainbows..., Adolescents, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Group Therapy, Treatment, Therapists, Staff Development, Social Services, Case Managment, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Internet Explorer, Mental Health, Teaching, Social Media, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Autism Spectrum..., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Behavior Management, Supervisory Skills, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Psychology, Outlook, Child Development, Crisis Intervention, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Program Management, Administrative..., Budgets, Google Groups, Nonprofits

Education
Aurora University   2009 — 2011
MSW, Master of Social Work

Eastern Illinois University   2002 — 2006
BS, Family and Consumer Sciences

Nathan Albright Nathan Albright Greater Chicago Area Details
Nathan Albright's Giant Steps Experience April 2013 - September 2013
Job Behavior Analyst at Giant Steps
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Trinity Services Inc.  September 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   April 2013 - September 2013
Giant Steps   January 2012 - April 2013
Ray Graham Association  April 2011 - April 2013
Giant Steps   March 2010 - August 2011
YMCA  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Special Education, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Applied Behavior..., Teacher Training, Research, Program Development, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Music, Interventions, Adolescents, Verbal Behavior

Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology   2011 — 2013
Masters of Arts, Applied Behavior Analysis, 3.94

Butler University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Elementary Education/Mild Intervention

Alexa Greif Alexa Greif Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexa Greif's Giant Steps Experience May 2011 - December 2012
Job at Eyas Landing, Inc.
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Eyas Landing  October 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2011 - Present
Jamesons's Charhouse   June 2009 - January 2013
Giant Steps   May 2011 - December 2012
MyEdu  January 2011 - May 2011
ACCES$  August 2010 - May 2011
Michael's Restaurant  August 2009 - August 2010
Cracker Barrel Restaurant  November 2005 - August 2009
Naper Olympic Health Club   September 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Outlook, Event Management, Psychology, Teaching, Teamwork, Fundraising, SPSS, Social Networking, Autism Spectrum..., Staff Development, Research, Data Entry, Cpr Certified, Critical Thinking, Child Development, Developmental..., Access, Therapists, Applied Behavior..., Editing

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2011 — 2013
Master's, Occupational Therapy

Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's, Psychology

Jerome Shannon Jerome Shannon Chicago, Illinois Details
Jerome Shannon's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - August 2012
Job Learning Specialist at The Ancona School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
The Ancona School  September 2012 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2011 - August 2012
Giant Steps   December 2010 - August 2011
Public Outreach Fundraising  November 2010 - November 2010
Pierce Middle School  September 2009 - June 2010
Milton Community Schools   September 2007 - June 2010
Milton Summer Enrichment Program   July 2009 - August 2009
Collicot Elementary School   September 2008 - June 2009
Milton Community Schools   January 2007 - June 2008
Entercom  November 2004 - January 2006

Skills
Fundraising, Teaching, Music, Autism Spectrum..., Radio, Classroom, Elementary Education, Special Education, Time Management, Nonprofits, Sports, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Developmental..., Teamwork, Behavior Modification, Adolescents, Event Management, Broadcast, Crisis Intervention, Social Skills, Radio Broadcasting, Social Networking, Coaching, Leadership, Voice Over, Curriculum Development, Behavior Management, Curriculum Design, Tutoring

Education
Connecticut School of Broadcasting   2004 — 2004
Certificate, Radio & Television Broadcasting

University of Massachusetts Boston   2003 — 2004
N/A, Music

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth   2002 — 2003
N/A, English

Milton High School   1998 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies

Dan Nilson Dan Nilson Greater Chicago Area Details
Dan Nilson's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - 2013
Job Dean of Students at Jewish Child and Family Service JCFS
Industry Education Management
Experience
Jewish Child and Family Service - JCFS  October 2014 - Present
Easter Seals Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research   2008 - May 2013
Giant Steps   August 2013 - 2013
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago  June 2002 - January 2007

Skills
Special Education, Autism Spectrum..., Fundraising, Teaching, Nonprofits, IEP, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Learning Disabilities, Developmental..., Social Services, Behavior Management, Applied Behavior..., Classroom, Child Development, Behavior Modification, Elementary Education, Program Development, Adolescents, Early Childhood..., Staff Development, Crisis Intervention, Early Intervention, Case Management, Lesson Planning

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2001 — 2003
M.A., Special Education

Loyola University Chicago   1993 — 1997
B.A., Education

Keanna Prince Keanna Prince Greater Chicago Area Details
Keanna Prince's Giant Steps Experience August 2009 - August 2010
Job FMLA Claims Specialist at ComPsych
Industry Human Resources
Experience
ComPsych  September 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2009 - August 2010
Chicago Historical Society  September 2003 - January 2005

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, QuickBooks, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Design Programs, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Customer Service, Written Communication, Creative Writing, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Data Analysis, Employment Law, Employee Relations, EEO, Employment..., I-9 Compliance, Reports, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet, Public Relations, Marketing, Management, Time Management, Business Ethics, Copyright Law, Copying, Fax, Typing, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management, Travel Arrangements, Project Management, Children, Students, Autism Spectrum..., Office Management, Filing, Human Resources

Education
Argosy University Phoenix   2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Resources Management, 3.95

Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Sherry Bochenek Sherry Bochenek Greater Chicago Area Details
Sherry Bochenek's Giant Steps Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Educational Coordinator at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2012 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2010 - August 2012
Giant Steps   August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Teaching, Program Development, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Differentiated..., Special Education, Instructional Design, Common Core State..., Educational Assessment, Public Speaking

Education
Roosevelt University   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), LBS1 - Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities

Northern Illinois University
Doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction

Columbia College Chicago   1990 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Erik Fernando Erik Fernando San Francisco, California Details
Erik Fernando's Giant Steps Experience December 2010 - February 2011
Job 3d
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Industrial Light & Magic  June 2014 - June 2015
Pixomondo  December 2013 - May 2014
Encore Hollywood  August 2013 - December 2013
Mirada Studios  April 2013 - June 2013
Pixomondo  May 2012 - March 2013
Pixomondo  August 2011 - April 2012
Pixomondo  February 2011 - July 2011
Giant Steps   December 2010 - February 2011
The Famous Group  November 2010 - December 2010
Pixomondo  September 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Maya, Lighting, 3D, Character Animation, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Shading, Texturing, Maxwell Render

Education
University of California, Irvine   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science & Sociology

Animation Mentor   2009 — 2011
Certificate, Traditional Character Animation

Kristin Arquilla Kristin Arquilla Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristin Arquilla's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Classroom Teacher
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2013 - Present
Norton Norris Inc  January 2011 - August 2013
Keller Graduate School of Management  January 2010 - January 2011
Junior Achievement of Chicago  August 2007 - January 2010
Alpha Delta Pi  2006 - 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Higher Education, Staff Development, Event Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Research, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Customer Service, Teaching, Training, Team Building, Organizational..., Fundraising

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education

Nancy McInroy Nancy McInroy Greater Chicago Area Details
Nancy McInroy's Giant Steps Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Vice President of Advancement at Giant Steps
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Giant Steps   July 2014 - Present
Autism Speaks  July 2013 - June 2014
Autism Speaks  March 2012 - July 2013
CureSMA (formerly Families of SMA)   January 2011 - March 2012
American Liver Foundation  October 2009 - December 2010
Breast Cancer Network of Strength  January 2009 - March 2009
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society  June 2006 - December 2008
ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   March 2004 - June 2006
ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   July 2001 - March 2004
ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   August 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Fundraising, Event Management, Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Team Building, Research, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Budgets, Training, Grant Writing, Fundraisers

Education
Central Michigan University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health Education and Promotion

Jenny Kochan Jenny Kochan Greater Chicago Area Details
Jenny Kochan's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - June 2015
Job Occupational Therapist at Step Forward Therapy
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Step Forward Therapy   February 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2011 - June 2015
Valent BioSciences  July 2005 - July 2009
Abbott Laboratories  January 2005 - July 2005

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Research, Pediatrics, Treatment

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2011
MS, Occupational Therapy

Purdue University   2002 — 2004
BS Biological Sciences

Arizona State University   2000 — 2002
Biology

Leslie Whalen Leslie Whalen United States Details
Leslie Whalen's Giant Steps Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Organizational Systems Analyst at Giant Steps
Industry Education Management
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2015 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2013 - August 2015
Giant Steps   April 2012 - August 2013
Giant Steps   January 2011 - March 2012
NDSEC  August 2005 - January 2011

Skills
Group Therapy, Behavior Modification, Developmental..., Child Development, School Social Work, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum..., Therapists, Program Development, Psychology, Applied Behavior..., Treatment, Psychosocial, Therapeutic Crisis..., Group Work, Small Group Counseling, Program Evaluation, Foster Care

Education
University of Chicago   2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Social Work

Augustana College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Augustana College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Joseph Maassen Joseph Maassen Greater Chicago Area Details
Joseph Maassen's Giant Steps Experience March 2009 - April 2013
Job Front End Engineer at Apervita, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Apervita, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Oracle  January 2014 - August 2015
BigMachines  September 2013 - January 2014
ThinkCERCA.com  April 2013 - July 2013
Giant Steps   March 2009 - April 2013
The Starter League  January 2013 - March 2013
Obama for America  2008 - 2008

Skills
Ruby, Ruby on, HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Domain Modeling, HTTP, coffeescript, JavaScript, Fundraising, Community Outreach

Education
Marquette University   2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science

Starter League
Web Development, Ruby on Rails

Connie Carinci Connie Carinci Toronto, Canada Area Details
Connie Carinci's Giant Steps Experience November 1986 - July 1995
Job Stylist at Stella & Dot
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Stella & Dot  August 2011 - Present
Adventure Place T.P.A.S   1996 - 2005
Giant Steps   November 1986 - July 1995

Skills
Fashion, Social Media, Styling, Fashion Shows, Customer Service

Education
Humber College
Child and Youth Worker, Child and Youth Worker

Humber College
General Arts and Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Holly Lechniak Holly Lechniak Greater Chicago Area Details
Holly Lechniak's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job School Social Worker at Giant Steps
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   June 2011 - Present
Evanston Township High School  August 2010 - June 2011
Wellspring La Jolla  June 2010 - August 2010
University of Chicago Adoption Center   September 2009 - June 2010
Giant Steps   August 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Treatment, Therapists, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy

Education
University of Chicago   2009 — 2011
MA (MSW), Type 73, Social Service Administration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
BA, International Studies, Sociology, Spanish

Universidad de Deusto

Jamie (Breedlove) Fagerburg Jamie (Breedlove) Fagerburg Chicago, Illinois Details
Jamie (Breedlove) Fagerburg's Giant Steps Experience August 2008 - August 2010
Job Occupational Therapist
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Easter Seals Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research   July 2012 - Present
University of Illinois Medical Center  June 2011 - June 2012
Clearbrook  February 2009 - November 2010
Autism Training Center   October 2009 - August 2010
Giant Steps   August 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Developmental..., Autism Spectrum..., Pediatrics, Behavior Management, Assistive Technology, Parent Education, Occupational Therapy

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2012
Masters of Science, Occupational Therapy

Colgate University   2004 — 2008
BA, Art and Art History, French

Janice Corey Janice Corey Greater Chicago Area Details
Janice Corey's Giant Steps Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Organizational Support Specialist at Giant Steps
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2011 - Present
Gift of Hope, Inc.   November 2010 - August 2011
Little City Foundation  November 2009 - November 2010
Kenneth Young Center  June 2006 - June 2010
Kenneth Young Center  October 2004 - June 2006
Kendle International  April 1999 - September 2004

Skills
Social Services, Case Management

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1978 — 1982
M.S., Biology

DePaul University   1974 — 1976
B.S., Biology

Rachael Owens Rachael Owens Santa Monica, California Details
Rachael Owens's Giant Steps Experience 2008 - 2013
Job Songwriter, Actor, Entrepreneur
Industry Music
Experience
Rachael Owens Music   2007 - Present
Zuma Ventures   June 2014 - December 2014
Science  2012 - 2014
Giant Steps   2008 - 2013
Banana Bungalow   2010 - 2012
Super Duper Arts Camp   June 2010 - September 2010
Beautiful Minds Center For Autism  2008 - 2010
Lanier Law Group, P.A.   2009 - 2009
Barbara Lieberman / Robert Greenwald Productions   May 2006 - July 2006
Mandala Records   1999 - 2004

Skills
Songwriting, Singing, Acting, Music Production, TV/Film Development, Film Production, Online Content Creation, Office Management, Research, Marketing, Creative Consulting, Music Videos, Commercials, Psychology, Early-stage Startups, SEM, Video, Digital Media

Education
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major in Theatre & Psychology

Musicians Institute
Encore Program, Guitar

Kristyn Cropper Kristyn Cropper Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristyn Cropper's Giant Steps Experience July 2011 - August 2014
Job Elementary Special Education Teacher
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Community Consolidated School District 15  June 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   July 2011 - August 2014
Special Olympics  November 2010 - August 2011
District 211  September 2010 - August 2011
District 211  August 2010 - August 2011
Bloomingdale School District 13  January 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Differentiated..., Behavior Management, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Curriculum Development

Education
Benedictine University   2007 — 2009
Bachelors Degree, Special Education

Anna Blazevic MS, OTR/L Anna Blazevic MS, OTR/L Greater Chicago Area Details
Anna Blazevic MS, OTR/L's Giant Steps Experience August 2009 - May 2010
Job Occupational Therapist, Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital  May 2011 - Present
Comprehensive Clinical Services, P.C.   2008 - June 2011
Allied Health Professionals, LLC  2008 - 2011
Giant Steps   August 2009 - May 2010
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois  February 2005 - September 2008
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)   May 1998 - August 1999
Kraft Foods  February 1998 - December 1998
EthnicGrocer.com  October 1997 - December 1998

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Psychology, Interventions, Stress Management, Therapists, Adolescents, Clinical Research, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare, Treatment, Mental Health, Public Speaking, Research, Rehabilitation, Inpatient

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2002 — 2004
Master of sciences, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's of Arts, Communications

Carlin O'Day Carlin O'Day Greater Chicago Area Details
Carlin O'Day's Giant Steps Experience July 2013 - Present
Job SpeechLanguage Pathologist at Giant Steps Illinois
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   July 2013 - Present
The River School  August 2012 - June 2013
Arlington Public Schools  July 2012 - August 2012
The River School  January 2012 - April 2012
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland  August 2011 - December 2011
Assential Therapies Inc.   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Early Intervention, Speech Therapy, Speech, Therapists, Autism Spectrum...

Education
Gallaudet University   2010 — 2012
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology

Miami University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Speech Pathology and Audiology, Linguistics

Katie Coen Katie Coen Greater Chicago Area Details
Katie Coen's Giant Steps Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Special Education Teacher, High School, Giant Steps Illinois
Industry Education Management
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2014 - Present

Education
National Louis University   2010 — 2013
M.A.T., LBS1, Special Education

University of Iowa   2001 — 2005
B.A., Psychology

Angela Youngen Angela Youngen Plainfield, Illinois Details
Angela Youngen's Giant Steps Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Reading/Math Intervention Teacher at Laraway CCSD 70c
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   September 2013 - Present
Starbucks Coffee Company  June 2005 - September 2013
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202  September 2012 - December 2012
Laraway CCSD 70c   October 2011 - June 2012
Lewis University  January 2011 - June 2011
UNO Charter School Network  July 2006 - June 2007
Ombudsman Educational Services  August 2005 - May 2006
Manley High School   August 2004 - December 2004

Education
Lewis University   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Reading and Literacy

University of Illinois at Chicago   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary English Education

Stefan Krueger Stefan Krueger Naperville, Illinois Details
Stefan Krueger's Giant Steps Experience August 2012 - September 2013
Job Intense Behavior Interventionist at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Industry Research
Experience
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation  September 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2012 - September 2013
Truman State University  September 2009 - February 2012
Truman State University  September 2010 - December 2010
University of Chicago  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
SPSS, Python, C++, Matlab, R, Neuroscience, Psychology, Research, Psychological Testing, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Linux, LaTeX, Teaching, Cognitive Neuroscience, Microsoft Excel, Statistics

Education
Truman State University   2007 — 2011
B.S, Psychology

Robin Semel Robin Semel Farmingdale, New Jersey Details
Robin Semel's Giant Steps Experience August 1999 - 2007
Job therapist
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
LPC, private practice   March 2005 - Present
Giant Steps   August 1999 - 2007
Straight and Narrow, Inc.   1994 - 1999

Skills
Specializing in..., Working with families, Working with sexual,..., Working with substance...

Education
Montclair State University   1998 — 2001
Master of Arts (MA), Human Development and Family Studies, General

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

William MacKinnon William MacKinnon Fairfield, Connecticut Details
William MacKinnon's Giant Steps Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Primary/Secondary Education Professional
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   2011 - 2012

Skills
Data Entry, Personal Development, Community Outreach, Service Delivery

Education
Mitchell College

Norwalk Community College

Leslie Layman Leslie Layman United States Details
Leslie Layman's Giant Steps Experience October 2011 - August 2013
Job Primary/Secondary Education Professional
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   October 2011 - August 2013
Boulevard Care Center   September 2009 - April 2011
St. David's Center for Child & Family Development   March 2008 - August 2009
West Metro Learning Connections  September 2007 - August 2009
Integrated Development Services  September 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Autism Spectrum..., Behavioral Health, Floortime, Augmentative...

Education
Erikson Institute   2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Child Development with a Specialization in Special Needs

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Patrice Adams Patrice Adams Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Patrice Adams's Giant Steps Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Home Based Case Worker at Branches of Life, Treatment in Foster Care
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Branches of Life, Treatment in Foster Care   May 2012 - Present
St. Vincent's Hospital   August 2010 - March 2011
Giant Steps   May 2008 - August 2008

Education
Central State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Ball State University   2006 — 2007

Joy Cooper Joy Cooper Greater Chicago Area Details
Joy Cooper's Giant Steps Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Autism Training Specialist at Giant Steps
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Giant Steps   August 2013 - Present
Giant Steps   August 2010 - August 2013
Giant Steps   February 2006 - August 2009
Giant Steps   January 2003 - August 2005

Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building

Education
Lewis University   2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Special Education

University of Illinois at Chicago   1997 — 2002
Bachelor, Psychology

Kristina Stanley Kristina Stanley Naperville, Illinois Details
Kristina Stanley's Giant Steps Experience March 2012 - August 2014
Job Teacher at Valley View School District 365U
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Valley View School District 365U  August 2014 - Present
Giant Steps   March 2012 - August 2014
Schiller Park School District #81  September 2009 - March 2012
CUSD #226   August 2007 - May 2009

Skills
Autism, Elementary Education, Special Education

Education
National Louis University   2013 — 2013
Certificate of Advanced Study, Learning Behavior Specialist I

National Louis University   2007 — 2009
Master of Education (MEd), Curriculum and Instruction

Bradley University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching, K-9

Jamie Hitchins Jamie Hitchins Joliet, Illinois Details
Jamie Hitchins's Giant Steps Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Center for Behavior Intervention, Inc.
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Center for Behavior Intervention, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
Kendall County Special Education Cooperative  2012 - 2014
Giant Steps   2010 - 2012

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2012 — 2014
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification, Applied Behavior Analysis

Quincy University   2009 — 2010
LBS1 Certification, Special Education and Teaching

Lewis University   2006 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Illinois State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English