Dennishia Bell, MBA/MSW
DENNISHIA BELL
EDUCATION
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Master in Social Work and Master in Business Administration May 2018
GPA: 3.5
Emmanuel College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in Counseling and Health May 2014
Minor in Biology
GPA: 3.5
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Verastem Oncology, Needham, MA
Jun 2018 to present
Human Resources Intern
? Develop and coordinate timely interview schedules for candidates and manage schedule changes accordingly
? Make travel arrangements for candidates as necessary; process any candidate reimbursements for transportation to/from airport(s)
? Work with hiring managers to generate job descriptions and post positions online
? Conduct reference and background checks on candidates of interest using GoodHire
? Follow-up with both internal and external candidates to keep the interview process moving in a timely manner
? Coordinate the administration and implementation of corporate trainings for employees
? Collaborate with IT and HR to assist with the new hire onboarding process utilizing BambooHR
? Supports human resources operations by maintaining records, BambooHR data reports, and preparing documents such as company benefit enrollment forms, Intellectual technology (IT) forms, employee change forms and other human resource related forms
? Processes offer letters and packages for new hires and assist with the exit interview process
? Assists with implementation, communication, and roll out of new HR projects
? Troubleshoot inquiries related to onboarding, training and benefits and research/resolve problems related to HR functions
? Supports open enrollment and employee performance reviews
? Assist with HR policies that support achievement of the company's business objectives
? Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team
? Coordinate and engage in other ad-hoc projects as needed
Beacon Academy, Boston, MA
Sep 2017 to Jun 2018
Board of Trustee, Finance Committee
? First Beacon Academy alumna to help oversee the financial affairs of the school including regular briefings and financial reports to the board and executive committee
? Fundraised $25,000 in donations
? Acted as liaison between staff and board on financial matters
Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge, MA
Summer 2017
Human Resources Summer Intern
? Conducted pre-screening and recruiting process for potential job candidates
? Researched and posted job descriptions and qualifications; created company profiles using Bullhorn application and other online sites
? Assisted CFO and financial analyst with training fellows on venture capital financing
? Assisted vice president of executive operations with strategic planning, goal setting and daily operations
? Assisted senior manager of communications with engaging and monitoring press and updating online sites
? Provided administrative support to two senior partners via scheduling appointments, answering phones and emails, and preparing resources and materials for meetings
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Villages Germaine Lawrence, Arlington, MA
Feb 2018 to Jun 2018
Residential Clinician
? Provided individual, family and group psychotherapy while maintaining a caseload of up to seven youth
? Implemented treatment plans, coordinate and facilitate treatment plan reviews, and discharge plans in accordance with set time�lines
? Facilitated active and ongoing communication with all members of youth�s service team
? Supported youth with crisis stabilization
? Attended weekly meetings with supervisor and licensed clinical staff
Tech Boston Academy (TBA), Dorchester, MA
Sep 2016 to Jun 2017
Social Work Intern, PATH Program
? Provided social, academic and mental health support to ten students impacted with trauma and mental health illness
? Delivered individual psychotherapy and maintain a caseload of up to eight individual students
? Supported supervisor with crisis stabilization
? Monitored the progress of caseload students on their individualized education plan (IEP) and academic progress
? Developed and implement curriculum for groups and workshops based on student needs
? Participated in regular group and individual supervision
St. Mary�s Center for Women and Children, Dorchester, MA
Sep 2015 to Aug 2016
Social Work Intern, St. Mary�s Home
? Worked with teen moms to assess the need for additional services, make the appropriate referrals, and provide follow-up services
? Delivered individual psychotherapy and maintained a caseload of to two individual clients
? Monitored the progress of clients on their treatment plan and modified the plan as necessary
? Developed and implemented curriculum for groups and workshops based on client and community needs
? Participated in regular supervision and case meetings with agency staff
RELATED SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
North American Family Institute (NAFI), Peabody, MA
Mar 2016 to May 2017
Shift Supervisor Youth Counselor
? Provided oversight and supervision to four direct care youth counselors
? Created a therapeutic milieu and ensures the safety and security of all clients
? Provided initial crisis intervention and follow up services to clients in need
? Communicated with community agencies regarding the therapeutic plan and progress of a client
? Maintained staff to client ratio shift requirements
? Coordinated training for direct care youth counselors and assign administrative tasks as necessary
? Provided administrative on call coverage by phone on nights and weekends to provide informal clinical therapy and operational problem solving assistance
? Demonstrated commitment to maintaining effective communication among staff to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and direct care service
? Maintained necessary documentation and records in accordance with program requirements
North American Family Institute (NAFI), Peabody, MA
Sep 2014 to Mar 2016
Direct Care Youth Counselor
? Assisted clinicians by coaching residents to meet their individual clinical goals
? Counseled and educated clients to address issues around self-esteem, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and family problems
? Coached residents to utilize effective coping skills when emotionally or behaviorally dysregulated, resolving crisis situations
? Facilitated recreational activities
? Transported residents to school and to work placements
? Contacted families and updated them on the resident�s status and clinical progression
? Communicated shift report to staff members on next shift
Grand Circle Foundation, Boston, MA
Summer 2014
Youth Leader
? Facilitated an overnight experiential learning program at Pinnacle Leadership Center in Kensington, New Hampshire for 8th-11th grade students from Boston's underprivileged neighborhoods
? Assisted students with developing academic and life goals, leadership and resiliency skills, as well as new and more effective ways of communicating
? Mentored students about the college application process, as well as other academic and social problems
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Commonwealth Research Center, Boston, MA Sep 2013 to May 2014
Research Student/Recruiter, Psychiatry `
? Developed and carried out new and innovative recruitment strategies and marketing/communication plans for specific research studies
? Helped implement advertising and marketing campaigns on social media profiles
? Worked with research assistants facilitating data entry and administrative work
? Observed phone screenings, informed consents and clinical interviews
? Performed verbal consents to the Commonwealth Research Center repository
? Submitted recruitment materials to the IRB
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
? Software: Bullhorn, BambooHR, GoodHire, ADP
? Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Gmail
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Beacon Academy, Boston, MA
Jun 2018 to Present
? Work with Co-founder and President to coordinate the Alumni network
? Volunteer to support with ad-hoc projects as needed
INTERESTS
? Art: performing arts, paintings, sculptures, and photography
? Music: jazz, Rhythm & blues, hip-hop, reggae
? Food: culturally diverse entrees
DENNISHIA BELL
EDUCATION
Simmons College, Boston, MA
Master in Social Work and Master in Business Administration May 2018
GPA: 3.5
Emmanuel College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Concentration in Counseling and Health May 2014
Minor in Biology
GPA: 3.5
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Verastem Oncology, Needham, MA
Jun 2018 to present
Human Resources Intern
? Develop and coordinate timely interview schedules for candidates and manage schedule changes accordingly
? Make travel arrangements for candidates as necessary; process any candidate reimbursements for transportation to/from airport(s)
? Work with hiring managers to generate job descriptions and post positions online
? Conduct reference and background checks on candidates of interest using GoodHire
? Follow-up with both internal and external candidates to keep the interview process moving in a timely manner
? Coordinate the administration and implementation of corporate trainings for employees
? Collaborate with IT and HR to assist with the new hire onboarding process utilizing BambooHR
? Supports human resources operations by maintaining records, BambooHR data reports, and preparing documents such as company benefit enrollment forms, Intellectual technology (IT) forms, employee change forms and other human resource related forms
? Processes offer letters and packages for new hires and assist with the exit interview process
? Assists with implementation, communication, and roll out of new HR projects
? Troubleshoot inquiries related to onboarding, training and benefits and research/resolve problems related to HR functions
? Supports open enrollment and employee performance reviews
? Assist with HR policies that support achievement of the company's business objectives
? Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team
? Coordinate and engage in other ad-hoc projects as needed
Beacon Academy, Boston, MA
Sep 2017 to Jun 2018
Board of Trustee, Finance Committee
? First Beacon Academy alumna to help oversee the financial affairs of the school including regular briefings and financial reports to the board and executive committee
? Fundraised $25,000 in donations
? Acted as liaison between staff and board on financial matters
Flagship Pioneering, Cambridge, MA
Summer 2017
Human Resources Summer Intern
? Conducted pre-screening and recruiting process for potential job candidates
? Researched and posted job descriptions and qualifications; created company profiles using Bullhorn application and other online sites
? Assisted CFO and financial analyst with training fellows on venture capital financing
? Assisted vice president of executive operations with strategic planning, goal setting and daily operations
? Assisted senior manager of communications with engaging and monitoring press and updating online sites
? Provided administrative support to two senior partners via scheduling appointments, answering phones and emails, and preparing resources and materials for meetings
SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Villages Germaine Lawrence, Arlington, MA
Feb 2018 to Jun 2018
Residential Clinician
? Provided individual, family and group psychotherapy while maintaining a caseload of up to seven youth
? Implemented treatment plans, coordinate and facilitate treatment plan reviews, and discharge plans in accordance with set time�lines
? Facilitated active and ongoing communication with all members of youth�s service team
? Supported youth with crisis stabilization
? Attended weekly meetings with supervisor and licensed clinical staff
Tech Boston Academy (TBA), Dorchester, MA
Sep 2016 to Jun 2017
Social Work Intern, PATH Program
? Provided social, academic and mental health support to ten students impacted with trauma and mental health illness
? Delivered individual psychotherapy and maintain a caseload of up to eight individual students
? Supported supervisor with crisis stabilization
? Monitored the progress of caseload students on their individualized education plan (IEP) and academic progress
? Developed and implement curriculum for groups and workshops based on student needs
? Participated in regular group and individual supervision
St. Mary�s Center for Women and Children, Dorchester, MA
Sep 2015 to Aug 2016
Social Work Intern, St. Mary�s Home
? Worked with teen moms to assess the need for additional services, make the appropriate referrals, and provide follow-up services
? Delivered individual psychotherapy and maintained a caseload of to two individual clients
? Monitored the progress of clients on their treatment plan and modified the plan as necessary
? Developed and implemented curriculum for groups and workshops based on client and community needs
? Participated in regular supervision and case meetings with agency staff
RELATED SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE
North American Family Institute (NAFI), Peabody, MA
Mar 2016 to May 2017
Shift Supervisor Youth Counselor
? Provided oversight and supervision to four direct care youth counselors
? Created a therapeutic milieu and ensures the safety and security of all clients
? Provided initial crisis intervention and follow up services to clients in need
? Communicated with community agencies regarding the therapeutic plan and progress of a client
? Maintained staff to client ratio shift requirements
? Coordinated training for direct care youth counselors and assign administrative tasks as necessary
? Provided administrative on call coverage by phone on nights and weekends to provide informal clinical therapy and operational problem solving assistance
? Demonstrated commitment to maintaining effective communication among staff to facilitate and promote effective working relationships and direct care service
? Maintained necessary documentation and records in accordance with program requirements
North American Family Institute (NAFI), Peabody, MA
Sep 2014 to Mar 2016
Direct Care Youth Counselor
? Assisted clinicians by coaching residents to meet their individual clinical goals
? Counseled and educated clients to address issues around self-esteem, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and family problems
? Coached residents to utilize effective coping skills when emotionally or behaviorally dysregulated, resolving crisis situations
? Facilitated recreational activities
? Transported residents to school and to work placements
? Contacted families and updated them on the resident�s status and clinical progression
? Communicated shift report to staff members on next shift
Grand Circle Foundation, Boston, MA
Summer 2014
Youth Leader
? Facilitated an overnight experiential learning program at Pinnacle Leadership Center in Kensington, New Hampshire for 8th-11th grade students from Boston's underprivileged neighborhoods
? Assisted students with developing academic and life goals, leadership and resiliency skills, as well as new and more effective ways of communicating
? Mentored students about the college application process, as well as other academic and social problems
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Commonwealth Research Center, Boston, MA Sep 2013 to May 2014
Research Student/Recruiter, Psychiatry `
? Developed and carried out new and innovative recruitment strategies and marketing/communication plans for specific research studies
? Helped implement advertising and marketing campaigns on social media profiles
? Worked with research assistants facilitating data entry and administrative work
? Observed phone screenings, informed consents and clinical interviews
? Performed verbal consents to the Commonwealth Research Center repository
? Submitted recruitment materials to the IRB
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
? Software: Bullhorn, BambooHR, GoodHire, ADP
? Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Gmail
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Beacon Academy, Boston, MA
Jun 2018 to Present
? Work with Co-founder and President to coordinate the Alumni network
? Volunteer to support with ad-hoc projects as needed
INTERESTS
? Art: performing arts, paintings, sculptures, and photography
? Music: jazz, Rhythm & blues, hip-hop, reggae
? Food: culturally diverse entrees