Keith A. Judge Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, Ie

Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

Organisation Description: SOSAD Ireland is a non-profit organization that focuses on providing support and services related to mental health and suicide prevention. The organization aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, offer counseling and support services, and work towards preventing suicide. SOSAD Ireland provides helplines, counseling sessions, community outreach programs, and educational initiatives to promote mental well-being and provide assistance to those in need in Irish communities. Responsibilities:● Currently pursuing a master's degree (MA) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with a focus to specialise in Couples Counselling and Counselling for Trauma.● Currently gaining experience in conducting psychotherapeutic sessions under direct supervision, all in accordance with the Code of Ethics policies of SOSAD, ICHAS and my accrediting body NAPCP.● Employing active listening and empathy to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can work through their presenting issues and evolve their level of resilience.● Integrating the theoretical knowledge gained at ICHAS and the experience gained at Spirasi into practical interventions to address clients' emotional and psychological needs.● Collaborating with a diverse range of clients, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and respect for individual differences.● Engaging and contributing in continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance my knowledge, therapeutic skillset and to stay informed of current research and practices in the necessary fields of mental health.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Responsibilities:● Monitored and evaluated appropriately 40 - 100 pieces of user-generated content and ensured alignment with client-related policies and guidelines. ● Investigating user reports and flagged content in a timely manner to ensure any policy violations were granted the appropriate actions.● Collaborated cross-functionally with other language teams and the relevant departments to enhance safety measures and strategies.● Analysed as part of a team of 20+ moderator agents, common trends in the content to proactively identify emerging issues, that may violate client-related policies. Achievements:● Received recognition for exceptional team performance and cohesion with clear dedication to fostering and maintaining a secure online ecosystem.● Initiated and sustained a high quality of review (95%) of all viewable content with an average handling time for each piece of content ranging from 4 -7 minutes. Skills:Online Content Moderation | Policy Enforcement | Data Analysis | Cross-Functional Collaboration | User Education | Crisis Management | Communication | Problem Solving | Decision Making | Industry Awareness

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Organisation Description: Spirasi is Ireland's National Centre for the Survivors of Torture as defined under the United Nations Convention Against Torture. Spirasi offers many services such as psychotherapy, psychosocial support, group therapy, befriending, education, Medico-Legal Reports and more, supporting migrant communities across Ireland since 1999.----- Answer and manage, on average, 10+ calls per day to reception. - Develop a Front Office Handbook for usage by future job holders. - Analyse Quantitative and Qualitative Data from Salesforce with Excel and PowerBi.- Carry out stock audits on medical, food and stationary supplies every fortnight. - Communicate and accurately book 20+ interpreters per week for Spirasi-related appointments.- Sort on average 10+ pieces of post per day and signpost to the appropriate department. - Organise travel arrangements for clients and staff where needs are. - Ensure the main office building is COVID-19 suited with visitors, staff and clients wearing masks and humidifiers activated across the building.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Organised and provided 4 group therapy sessions per month to 20+ clients of Spirasi’s LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group over Microsoft Teams.- Planned and facilitated 2+ outdoor activities in Dublin, encouraging the clients to actively engage in Irish Society. - Organised Spirasi’s involvement in the Dublin Pride Parade, attended by over 7+ staff and 7+ clients. - Developed and posted on average 5+ social media posts per month using Google, Meta and LinkedIn Analytics. - Achieved additional volunteers in Spirasi’s New LGBTQ+ Befriending service, while securing client interest.

Kish House, Kilbarrack, Dublin

- Co-facilitated the 'Leadership4Life' program offered by Foroige (www.foroige.ie) for 4 evenings per month to a class of approximately 20 participants.- Planned opening and closing circles every session, encouraging participants to engage with the primary facilitator and other co-facilitators.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Carried out on average 6+ clinical assessments each week using Salesforce and assessed for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Suicide and Well-being.- Co-facilitated 7+ group therapy sessions per month in psychoeducation, mindfulness and more.- Participated in fortnightly therapy team meetings and quarterly all-staff multidisciplinary meetings. - Accurately book and work with interpreters at a rate of 5:1 for clients who do not speak English over Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp.- Utilise psychological principles in empathy and grounding techniques when the clients need them. - Attended weekly supervision meetings with a local supervisor and fortnightly meetings with an academic supervisor, addressing worries, experiences and newly discovered strengths. - Researched best psychological practices for working with ethnic minority communities and wrote a research paper about such practices as part of the internship.

Dublin

- Successfully promoted to Unit Supervisor after 7 months.- Managed a team of 5 – 10 cashiers, cooks and other staff per shift while, at times, providing training in keg changing, till work and stock taking.- Regularly attend and contribute to floor management team meetings per shift. - Accurately ensure unit health and safety forms are filled out. - Organise staff breaks with peak times and stadium quantity. - Ensure tills are milked accurately at the end of each shift while dealing with discrepancies.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

- Manage till and process several sales at peak times and throughout the shift in Euro, Pound and Card payments. - Serve, on average, 80+ patrons in a single 7-hour shift. - Efficiently change kegs, pour drinks and promptly restock when and where needed throughout the shift. - Accurately stock take at the opening and closing of the shift.- Complete necessary float forms when opening and closing the tills as required. - Communicate with the unit supervisor where needed.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrated Modalities)

Master Of Science - Ms, Clinical Psychology, Cum Laude (Dutch System: 8.14)

Highlights: - Organised and marketed my dissertation and received over 1,000 participants from over 15 countries worldwide. - I interned.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Bsc (Hons) In Applied Psychology, First Class Honours (1.1)

Activities and Societies: 3rd and 4th Year Elected Class RepresentativeHighlights: - In a team of 3 researchers, we developed.

Foundation Certificate, Young Community Leadership, Distinction

Activities and Societies: The course is divided into three modules. Module 1 focuses on communication skills, self-awareness, values.

Qqi Level 5 In Business Studies, Business Studies, Overall Distinction

Activities and Societies: - Successfully elected class representative for the academic year.- Marketing, - Business Law, - Business.

Higher National Diploma In Applied Biology, Biology, General, Overall Merit

Modules completed were Cell Biology, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Analysis of Scientific Methods.

Leaving Certificate, 265 Cao Points