Kara W. Email & Phone Number

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Remotely

• Worked as a human resource professional implementing company policies, recruited candidates and assisted in the development of strategies to help grow the company. Created targeted outreach methods to retain the best.
• Created and managed nationwide job ads on multiple platforms
• Reviewed applications/resumes and identified qualified candidates for multiple job campaigns
• Conducted phone interviews and background checks; made decisions on hiring candidates
• Onboarded new hires by remotely assisting with digital paperwork, software downloads, and entry into Intuit payroll
• Acted as the primary contact for all candidates; correspondence thru multiple channels

Boca Raton, FL

• Hospitality professional at the Boca Raton Resort and Beach Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. As a team member I,
• Maintained professionalism at all times; Upheld brand standards
• Executed service with good organization and time management
• Established and maintained relationships to maximize sales and promote reoccurring business

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Hospitality worker for the food and beverage department managed initially by Gerber Group and then Marriott
• Executed service with professionalism, strong organization skills and time management
• Maximized sales; Established and maintained relationships to promote reoccurring business
• Trainer to new servers

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Worked as a primary therapist on a psychiatric unit for adults with severe acute and chronic psychiatric and co-occurring addiction disorders.
• Conducted the necessary assessments upon admission
• Conducted daily individual, family and group therapy sessions and provided written reports of my evaluation
• Developed individualized treatment plans and tracked progress
• Created and facilitated strategic discharge plans
• Followed all HIPPA guidelines

Queens, New York

• Mental health professional on a community-based treatment team providing clinical therapeutic services to the adult population with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders. ACT Team Leader/Program.
• Ensured that daily operations of the ACT program were in compliance with city, state and agency regulations
• Lead treatment review meetings, organized clinical duties and delegated assignments
• Enrolled new patients, conducted initial assessments and implemented clinical services
• Conducted audits of records to ensure compliance with city, state and agency policies and provided written reports Assistant ACT Team Leader/Family Specialist 4/07-8/10
• Planned, coordinated and implemented clinical therapeutic services; Provided daily individual, group and family therapy

Master Of Psychology, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

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