Objective:
To educate individuals, especially
our youth about the importance of making sound decisions.
Education:
1993 - 1997
Arizona State University (ASU)
Tempe, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
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Dean’s Honor Roll |
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Nominated Outstanding male
student by College of Education |
1988 -
1993 Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
Associate of Arts Degree
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Received Scottsdale Mayor’s
Committee Scholarship |
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Member
of 1988 baseball team |
Work
Experience:
2000
- Present Arizona Bridge to Independent
Living (ABIL)
Phoenix, AZ
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Advocacy
Specialist |
1998 –
1999 Arizona Office for Americans with
Disabilities
Phoenix, AZ
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Provide technical assistance
on the ADA |
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Provide information and
referral |
1998 -
1999 Arizona Bridge to Independent
Living (ABIL)
Phoenix, AZ
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Contact individuals and
community organizations to inform them about ABIL’s programs. |
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Give
presentations to community organizations |
1998 Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Attendant Management Training Program
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Assist students in acquiring
accommodations and attendants |
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Wrote resource manual for
students with disabilities |
Volunteer
Experience:
2000 -
present Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues
1999 - present
Board
of Directors
|
Arizona Spinal Cord
Injury Association |
|
The Centers for Habilitation |
1999 - present
Valley
of the Sun United Way
|
Impact spending Volunteer |
1999 - present Arizona
Spinal Cord Injury Association
|
Peer Visitor |
1997 - present Arizona
Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
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Peer Mentor |
| Communicate with newly
disabled individuals about potential issues they may face in the future |
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Discuss daily living
activities needed to regain independence |
1996 - present Arizona
State University ADA Stadium Committee
|
Address ADA issues &
complaints impacting athletic venues accessibility |
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Evaluate proposed or
recommended improvements for athletic venues |
1998 Technology Exhibition for Students with Disabilities
|
Coordinated technology
exhibition event |
1997 -
1998 Arizona State University East
Capital Planning Committee
|
Address ADA issues pertaining
to campus accessibility |
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Evaluate proposed
recommendations for university’s facilities |
1997 -
1998 Attendant Referral Services
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Provided orientation and
resources to future ASU students with disabilities |
Speaking
Engagements:
2000 - National
Youth Sports Program
1999 – present
East
Valley Disability Awareness Program
|
Educate transit operators
about the needs of people with disabilities |
1999 – present
Think
First Program
|
Scottsdale Health Shea Campus |
|
Ingleside Middle School |
1998 &
1999 Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
|
Cultural Awareness Workshop |
|
Grand Canyon University |
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McDowell Senior Center |
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Deer Valley Senior Center |
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South Mountain Senior Center |
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Marcos De Niza Senior Center |
|
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church |
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Chase Bank |
1998 Scottsdale Community College
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Disabled Student Resources |
|
Guest Speaker at Scottsdale
Mayor’s Committee Scholarship Awards Ceremony |
1998 Arizona State Prison Complex - Arizona Center for Women
1997 &
1998 Arizona State University
|
University 101 |
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Freshman student-athletes |
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ASU baseball team |
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Guest speaker for People with
Disabilities and Social Work 591 |
1997 ASU Holiday Baseball Camp
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Spoke to high school kids
about the dangers of firearms |
Computer Skills:
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Word Processing |
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Web Page
Design |
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Internet |
Awards:
1999
Gene Autry Courage Award Recipient
Clubs:
1998 –
1999 President University Toastmasters
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