Renee Siegel
6 Glen Street
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone number: (508)-264-5750
Email: Reneebeverlys@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Dean’s List (GPA 3.64)
Graduated Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE:
Southcoast Hospitals Group, Inc.
Mental Health Worker-Acute Psychiatric Unit, Per diem
June 2012-Ongoing New Bedford, MA
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and
social workers
• Design and facilitate basic therapeutic groups
• Work personally with patients
• Complete Safety Tool Assessments, ensure safety for all patients
Behavioral Health Network
Support Specialist & Advisor, Full-time
January 2012-June 2012 Northampton, MA
• Advisor for Open Door Club, self-advocacy group for people with disabilities
• Creator and advisor for unique Recreational Group and Book Group for people with disabilities
• Implement individual service plan (ISP) goals; daily life skills such as money management,
social skills, and healthy living
• Job coach responsibilities
• Daily documentation and progress notes
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Teacher’s Assistant & Personal Aide, Part-time
Fall Semester 2011 Hadley, MA
• Assist teachers with lesson-plans and behavior management
• Direct care of a 3rd grader with muscular dystrophy, transfer from wheel chair to other settings
Cork Wine & Tapas Bar
Server for private parties & high-class dining, Part-time
June 2009-December 2012 New Bedford, MA
• High class dining
• Wine presentation and knowledge of wine list, basic bartending skills
• Customer service and up-selling, high stress environment
Applebees
Hostess and waitress, Part-time Dartmouth, MA & Amherst, MA
February 2007-September 2009
Hawthorne Country Club
Banquet-Style Server, Part-time Dartmouth, MA
March 2004-September 2008
• Wedding and event preparation
• Service for 3-5 tables each event
• High stress, fast paced
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
The Samaritans of Greater New Bedford & Fall River
Suicide Prevention Help-Line Operator, Volunteer
April 2010-Ongoing
The Boltwood Project (student-led service-learning course)
Assistant Supervisor of “Los Amigos” & Volunteer at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
September 2008-January 2011 UMass Amherst
• Organize activities and events for people with disabilities
• Supervise other volunteers and participants
Special Olympics
Volunteer, Team Leader
September 2004-May 2011 Taunton, MA
RECOGNITION:
Developmental Disabilities and Health Services Specialization Program
UMass Amherst PsiChi Honorary Society (minimum GPA 3.4 for induction)
National Society of Leadership and Success
CPR Certified (2012-2014)
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified (2012-2013)
INTERESTS
Summer Program at University of Salamanca, Spain
Summer Semester July 2011
Intensive Spanish language & cultural courses; completed 9 academic credits