Joyce A.

Carberry
1710 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 (617) 322-1000 (home)
(617) 319-5626 (cell)
Profile:
Over 20 years experience in public relations, marketing, advertising
Award-winning copy-writer and designer
Excellent communication skills
Former TV news anchor and radio broadcaster in 8 major US markets
Solid media contacts
10 years experience in community outreach/image building for corporations, hotel
s, hospitals and media companies
Ability to work within strict time constraints and budgets
Ability to work with diverse populations
Printing specialist (brochures, newsletters, annual reports, etc.)
Experience:
Chart Productions, Braintree, MA, 3/07-present
Copywriting for Boston advertising agency whose clients include the Boston Symph
ony Orchestra, corporate and non-profit clients.
Children's Services of Roxbury: Interview prospective foster parents and write
in-depth home studies for this private agency that contracts with DSS and other
agencies
Freelance Writer and voice-over talent for radio and TV commercials for Boston a
nd New England stations
TEC Collaborative, Dedham, MA, 3/09-present

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Work with various populations in nine Greater Boston suburbs to provide 1:1 and
small group services to special needs students.
Currently work with young students with severe special needs: consulting with o
ther teachers, assistant teachers, physical, occupational and speech therapists.
On Target Testing, Canton, MA, 12/08-5/10
Co-Director
Worked in partnership with a School Psychologist and a veteran Director of Speci
al Education in Psycho-Educational Testing Center
Did all intakes; met with families and students to discuss test results and reco
mmendations
Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team.
Massapoag School, Stoughton, MA , 10/08-1/09
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Taught high-school English in Alternative School serving at-risk youth with lear
ning disabilities and severe
behavioral problems.
Followed curriculum with modifications as needed. Wrote and amended IEP's as n
ecessary.
Managed student behavior consistently and in a clinically appropriate manner.
Neighborhood House Charter School, Boston, MA , 8/04-9/06
Dean of Student Support Services

Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team.

Wrote proposals, reports, grants and budgets.
Responsible for all wrap-around services for children in an inner-city charter
school.
Coordinated staff of social workers; Parent/Family Center; nurses; SPED staff;
high-school placement and
After-School Program.
Created and managed volunteer program and assisted students and families in cris
is.
Worked 1:1 with student who could not be maintained in the classroom.
Community outreach including visiting inner-city pre-schools, neighborhood cente
rs and school fairs.
Member of senior management team.

Cambridge Family and Children's Service, Cambridge, MA, 6/2000 - 5/2003

Family Resource Coordinator
Recruited, trained and home-studied families through the foster/adoption process
. Wrote reports for Department of Social Services and other agencies.
After placement, did regular home visits and provided appropriate referrals. S
upported and advocated for children and families. Successfully "matched" childr
en with prospective parent(s).
Created on-line support program to help during transitions and challenging times
.
Acted as a Liaison between DSS Social Workers and families.
Designed and created "play centers" at Adoption Parties to introduce prospective
parents to waiting children in a stress-free environment.
Developed outstanding relationships with Social Workers and Supervisors througho
ut New England
In less than three years, increased adoptions of children in DSS custody by over
100% for this agency.
Mentor, Inc., Boston, 9/1997 - 2/2000
Recruiter/Trainer
Recruited, trained and home-studied families to work with two different populati
ons: Adult MR/DD and Specialized Foster Care for emotionally/physically needy yo
uth.
Increased number and quality of open foster homes by over 60% using community ou
treach and targeted advertising.
Hilton at Dedham Place, Dedham, MA , 9/1990 - 2/1997
Director of Advertising/Public Relations
Coordinated all activities of in-house advertising/public relations agency for h
otel (saving this hotel over $30,000 annually in fees.)
Established and oversaw quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts.
Developed and coordinated creative campaigns to promote hotel both locally and n
ationally.
Designed and oversaw production of all brochures, print and broadcast advertisem
ents and collaterals.
Worked with printers and other vendors for best price and quality. Established
and oversaw all public relations and community outreach programs
Partnered with local media and trade publications to ensure exposure for this ho
tel.
J.C. Productions, Boston, MA , 1/1980 - 11/1990
Owner/Creative Director
Established advertising agency in Boston specializing in hospitality and health
care industries.
Worked with major hotels and restaurants in Boston.
Designed print ads, managed media placement and budgets, produced radio/TV comme
rcials and worked with
multiple vendors.
Coordinated major public relations campaigns at opening of 4-Diamond in Boston's
Financial District.
Other Experience:
TV news anchor in Tampa, FL
National Director of Operations for METRO Traffic Control, Baltimore, MD
Media consultant.
Education & Licenses:
5/1990 Curry College, Milton, MA, Bachelor's Degree, English, Cum Laude
Licensed Social Worker; MA Certified High-School English Teacher (current)