Allison Meeks Email and Phone Number

www.accabinetsdesign.com

Responsible for all aspects of fully custom cabinetry/millwork design for high end residential projects.• Met with clients to provide client education on custom cabinetry construction, options, finishes anddesign process. Utilized motivational interviewing skills to help identify client design needs, goals andaesthetic.• Performed on site measurements/consultations and utilized architectural plans to perform take offs.Used CAD programs to create cabinetry design plans, elevations and full 3D renderings.• Developed project budgets, pricing and sales contracts. Made client presentations to secure sale ofprojects.• Maintained constant communication with clients, vendors, builders and installers to ensure successfulproject management. Maintained strong relationships with referral sources and industry partners.• Provided interior design assistance to clients with regards to coordinating fixtures and finishes:countertops, tile, flooring, wall colors, plumbing fixtures, and lighting fixtures. Provided countertop pricingand sales for in-house supply of Quartz.• Fully proficient with all aspects of 20/20 Design software. Fundamental working knowledge of ChiefArchitect-Interiors software. Beginner level abilities of Sketch Up software.

Utilized 20/20 CAD program to design and produce renderings for custom interior home spaces;including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry room and offices.• Worked closely with clients to understand their design style and functional needs to create the client'sdream space.• Communicated effectively with clients, contractors, and material suppliers to ensure smooth projectmanagement.• Actively sought out potential sales opportunities and provided exceptional customer service whichresulted in strong customer relationships and increased revenue production.• Member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)

• Co-founded Black Bear Painting, LLC which included creating and submitting business Articles of Organization, all necessary state documentation for business licenses, and managing financial records. • Responsible for making sales calls with prospective customers and potential real estate business partners. • Produced $140,000.00 in residential painting sales revenue during first year by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and maintaining customer relationships. • Secured partnership with Keller Williams Reality Northville/Novi Michigan as their 2019 preferred painting contractor for their clients. • Utilized QuickBooks to invoice clients and manage finances. • Created content for and launched business website www.blackbearpaintingllc.com • Developed internet and outside sales marketing strategies and content using Shutterstock • Provided in-home estimates and color design consultations to homeowners. • Assisted with the painting of interior and exterior homes.

Student and Young Adult Transition Counselor- Provide vocational counseling and guidance to students and young adults with disabilities who are transitioning from the K-12 school system into the next phase of their adult lives. -Work collaboratively with each individual and their resource network to help identify individual interests, abilities, strengths, priorities, barriers and concerns to develop a plan to assist the student in meeting their transition goals. -Meet with educators in local school districts along with the Intermediate School District to attend IEP meetings, provide outreach and education about MRS services. -Authorize State expenditures for the provision of vocational services such as career exploration, job development, job coaching and vocational training. -Review medical documentation and keep detailed case notes to document counseling activities and service provision to meet State policy and procedure standards.

● Acted as a university adviser for students with disabilities, parents, faculty, campus departments and the campus community in order to remove barriers and create an accessible environment.● Developed accommodation plans with students for academic, social, and campus life success through interactive conversations with students which allow for a deeper understanding of the student’s experience with disability.● Documented accommodation decisions and rationale to allow for continuity of student support within the department and across campus.● Discussed the benefits of accessible design with faculty and staff regarding the classroom, housing, dining, and social arenas of university life.● Promoted the Social Justice/Civil Rights model of disability to the campus community in order to help foster an inclusive and accessible environment while reducing social stigma of disabilities.● Participated in the 2014 Student Success Assessment Council Institute and assisted DRC departmentdirector with development of department assessment goals for the 2014/2015 academic year.● Worked with University Dining Services to facilitate implementation of the Food Allergen and Intolerance Program and developed DRC departmental record keeping system for these accommodations.● Met with representatives of the Autism Collaborative Center and Occupational Therapy Departments at DRC directors request to increase departmental cooperation and foster streamlined methods of communication.● Compiled data and performed statistical analyses of how students were using the CATE lab to help improve departmental efficiency and service provisions.

Counseling & Psychological Services Office● Responsible for the supervision of the EMU Counseling & Psychological Services Clinic clerical staff including student worker personnel decisions, employee schedules, and coordination of workflow.● Managed the daily operations of the clinic, such as the creation and maintenance of mental health records,appointment scheduling, departmental documents, expenditures, budget, and student outreach.● Responded to urgent and emergency requests from parents, staff, faculty, students, and others about students of concern.● Assisted and consulted with staff in screening students requesting emergency services. Provided support for staff during clinical emergencies.

● Provided vocational counseling, assessment, and job placement services to individuals that needed return to work assistance including job seeking skills training, resume development, interview preparation and job development.● Performed STOKES Assessments including labor market surveys to determine an injured individual's residual wage earning capacity for use in litigation.● Utilized Open Options computer software system for performing Transferable Skills Analyses and coding client jobs within DOT system.● Worked in cooperation with claims adjusters, physicians, and attorneys to bring workers compensation and no-fault auto claims to appropriate resolution.

● Assessed, planned, implemented, coordinated, monitored, and evaluated options and services to meet an injured worker’s health and return-to-workneeds by collaborating with the injured worker, family members, provider, employer or employer’s representative and the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.● Obtained any needed or outstanding medical documentation to support the above.● Worked with medical providers to obtain an estimated release or actual return-to-workdate.● Identified, evaluated and recommended strategies for claims where vocational rehabilitation services may produce an eventual return-to-work.● Evaluated and authorized treatment requests within State policies and procedures.

● Clinical counselor intern at a the Devlac Hall residential treatment facility for women with chemical dependency diagnoses.● Provided group and individual counseling for mental health and substance abuses diagnoses.● Gained experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosing and development treatment plans.● Documented client progresses, wrote case notes, participated in clinical staffing discussions.● Completed 600 clinical counseling hours supervised by PCCS.

Assisted department faculty with process of obtaining CACREP accreditation for the Mental Health Counseling program.• Created and compiled departmental records• Assisted with faculty literature searches• Recorded and filed student grades• Helped maintain office organization