Kristin’s Resume
Experience
September 2006 to Present, Bridgewell, Inc, Lowell, MA
Program Director
- Responsible for overall day to day operations for the Pathfinder/Safe Haven Program
- Responsible for overall clinical management of 12 residents and outreach individuals.
- Interviewing, hiring, training and discipline of up to 25 employees.
- Responsible for and oversight of the Transitional Employment Program.
- Responsible for implementation and programmatic oversight of the McKinney-Vento grant and the HOPE/SSA grant
- Monitor compliance with DMH and HUD guidelines
September 2001 to September 2006, Kanu Customized, Inc, Londonderry, NH
Marketing and Sales Director
- Responsible for procurement and maintenance of accounts.
- Responsible for development of marketing strategies
- Responsible for formulation and manufacturing of product.
August 1998 – December 1999, Tri-City Mental Health Center, Medford, MA
Program Supervisor/Service Director
- Day to Day operation of a 12 bed DMH contracted program.
- Interviewing, hiring, training and discipline of up to 30 employees (union and non union employees).
- Contract and resource procurement (state and federal funding).
- Compliance with local, state and federal oversight agencies.
June 1995 – November 1998, Habit Management Institute, Lowell, MA
Outpatient Clinician
- Engaged in long term group, family and individual therapy with a dually diagnosed population.
- Facilitate staff training.
- Coordinating services within the community to supply intensive case management and referral services.
June 1995- November 1998, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA
Inpatient Clinician
- Engaged in milieu therapy, monitoring patient progress
- Assistance provided in obtaining community services.
- Involvement in individual and group therapy.
October 1993 – November 1997, Excel Health Care Services, Tewksbury, MA
Mental Health Counselor
- Responsibilities include personal care, counseling, teaching and supervision of clients
- Provided temporary staffing to several varying mental health agencies/providers
Education
2000 to present
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Currently pursuing a Masters Certificate Program in the Regional Economic and Social Development Program with a focus on Municipal Management.
1991-1994
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
1989-1991
Middlesex Community College
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Community Activities
Active in several organizations, including:
Friends of the Forest
Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust
Stand For Children
Youth Enhancement Services
Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
Board of Directors- Lowell Community Health Center
Board of Directors - Wish Project
Board of Directors – Lowell Canalwaters Cleaners.