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Julie M. Heffernan

Summary
At this point in time much of my work experience relates to healthcare fields. However, I am exploring new avenues related to social media in the graduate program I am currently in. I hope to integrate my future degree with the various other disciplines I am experienced in.

Specialties
Non-profits, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Adobe CS4, HTML, usability, SPSS

Education
University of Arizona
BA Psychology
1998 – 2002

Quinnipiac University
Masters Interactive Communications

Mental Health Worker II
Yale New Haven Hospital
Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry
November 2005 – Present (4 years 8 months)
-Practice direct patient care within the range and scope of a psychiatric emergency department
-Involved in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other various hospital professionals
-Involved in helping patients through psychiatric related crisis', ranging from patients with behavioral issues to patients with chemical imbalances
Responsible for networking with other psychiatric facilities in the community related to patients treatment

Critical Care Unit-Clerk/Multi-Skilled Technician
Griffin Hospital
Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry
September 2005 – January 2006 (5 months)
-Transcribed patient medications
-Assisted medical staff with patient bedside duties

Program Counselor
Vista Vocational and Life Skills Center
Higher Education industry
July 2005 – November 2005 (5 months)
-Assisted students with life skills related tasks (i.e. finances, problem solving)

Child Protective Specialist II
Youth, and Families Child Protective Services
Higher Education industry
March 2004 – April 2005 (1 year 2 months)
-Allegation screening and investigating allegation of child abuse and neglect
Carried out child assessments related to child safety along with any other imminent risk of harm
Attend court hearings related to the abused child or children

Case Manager
COPE Behavioral Services
Higher Education industry
October 2002 – March 2004 (1 year 6 months)
-Monitoring and documenting clients' compliance with medications, attendance to therapy groups and medical appointments, and employment attendance.
-Advocating for individuals who are seriously mentally ill and/or substance abuse related issues.

Group Home Staff
Catholic Community Services
Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry
February 2000 – July 2002 (2 years 6 months)

Independent Study
University of Arizona
Higher Education industry
September 2000 – May 2001 (9 months)