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Fresno, California, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Served as program manager for an ACT-like outpatient treatment program for individuals with co-occurring diagnoses. Individuals enrolled in our program typically require services that are more intensive than those provided by traditional outpatient mental health services. The clients in our care have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and have a history of accessing emergency response services at a higher than average rate.

Fresno, California Area

Serve as a clinician and program supervisor for an ACT-like outpatient treatment program for individuals with co-occurring diagnoses. Individuals enrolled in our program typically require services that are more intensive than those provided by traditional outpatient mental health services. The clients in our care have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and have a history of accessing emergency response services at a higher than average rate.

Fresno, California, United States

Served as a clinician and program supervisor for an ACT-like outpatient treatment program for individuals with co-occurring diagnoses. Individuals enrolled in our program typically require services that are more intensive than those provided by traditional outpatient mental health services. The clients in our care have been diagnosed with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and have a history of accessing emergency response services at a higher than average rate.

Fresno, California Area

Organized and executed day-to-day activities for six clients at an inpatient substance abuse facility, as well as 25+ clients at the program's IOP. Worked with clients to complete intake and discharge paperwork, assessments, and utilization reviews. Created and edited forms within Kipu electronic medical record system, and engaged clients for individual and group therapy designed to help them overcome addiction and co-occurring mental healthissues.

Clovis, Ca

Worked to provide clinical counseling services and group therapy for detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care for clients struggling with substance dependence and co-occurring disorders such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Utilized cutting edge research on substance abuse to incorporate an outing program and music therapy to residents, and helped build self-esteem and address life factors contributing to substance abuse disorders. Also worked to provide family therapy and psychoeducation to families about substance abuse. Provided up-to-date utilization reviews to insurance companies to justify services and receive payment.

Fresno, California Area

Provided psychotherapy and group therapy for a target population of mothers struggling with substance abuse disorders, as well as play therapy for mothers and children to increase bonding and strengthen parenting skills. Group topics covered included spiritual development, domestic abuse education and intervention, coping skills instruction and training, and communication skills. Clients in this program were enrolled anywhere between 3-6 months depending on referring agency. Worked closely with assigned case managers to ensure that clients needs were being met in a timely, efficient manner.

Fresno, Ca

Provided counseling to individuals diagnosed with Substance Use Disorders. Helped develop treatment plans with patients to determine best course of action for recovery. Utilized treatment plans, multiple counseling techniques, and lifeskills training to allow patients to discover the strength within themselves to cope with substance use disorders, and eventually reach a place of sobriety using a harm-reduction model. Worked with on-site physician to address dosing needs of clients and taper rate based on information gained during one-on-one counseling sessions.

Fresno, California Area

Assist customers with issues regarding their power wheelchairs. Perform maintenance, replace parts, and work with insurance companies to ensure timely mobility solutions to our customer base.

Fresno, California Area

Worked closely with sales team to ensure customer orders were delivered in a timely manner, and the needs of the customer were met. Utilized forklifts, manlifts, and clamp lifts to receive and store product, and ensure product met quality standards.

Fresno, California Area

Ensured computer systems displayed advertisements on time, operated cameras and shot game footage from different dynamic angles to ensure entertaining production, provided a high-quality entertainment environment for fans of the Fresno Grizzlies, utilized computers to play music and sounds at appropriate times before, during, and after games to increase crowd immersion.

Fresno, Ca

Accomplishments:- Under my leadership, grape truck unloading and sorting times were cut from 45 minutes per truck to an average of 15 minutes per truck- Maintained a high level of quality on all products being made under my supervision- Praised by owner of the company for my cool head and critical thinking skills during difficult, time-sensitive situations- Often supervised entire plant operations in absence of plant manager- Outstanding safety record

Worked to provide a wholesome, family-friendly environment for customers looking to have fun, maintained go-kart operations and track safety, and worked to provide a clean park environment for customers.Accomplishments: - Often the first person asked when a job needs to be completed quickly and correctly the first time- Impeccable safety record- Complimented by customers on friendliness, professionalism, and overall attitude

Fresno, Ca

Under direction of supervisor, worked to cultivate, trim, prepare and sell cacti and succulents to clients. Assisted owner with digging holes for plants, installing irrigation systems, and working directly with customers to ensure that their needs were met and their experience with the nursery was a positive one.Accomplishments:-Very reliable, hard-working, and considerate employee-Always managed to meet or exceed expectations while on the job-Repeatedly told I was a valuable asset to the company

Fresno, Ca

Due to my background in Psychology, I was asked by an individual if I would provide companionship provide assistance with chores and transportation to doctor's appointments, and, if necessary, basic medical care (cuts, scrapes, etc) to an elderly woman with Alzheimer's.Accomplishments:- Caring and compassionate companion to client's mother- Hand-selected for position due to optimistic outlook and psychology background- Told by client I always went above and beyond, with even the simplest tasks

Accomplishments:• Often requested by name for clients when professionalism and calm demeanor was necessary• Outstanding dedication to safety and well-being of client and their employees• Ability to defuse tense situations often praised by supervisors

Accomplishments:• Helped facilitate the transition to a digital record-keeping system• Complete overhaul of new member training program widely praised• Seen by members as a strong leader

Accomplishments:• Participated in over 500 hours of community service, fundraising, and event planning• Elected to Development Officer position shortly after joining organization• First to volunteer for leadership when necessary

Accomplishments:• Encouraged an emphasis on recruitment and retention• Trained the largest classes of Associates in organization history• Maintained a graduation rate of 100%, despite implementation of higher testing standards than rest of nation

Accomplishments:• Hand selected for the position by the Region X President• Helped to transition chapters to cloud services such as Google Docs, to make collaboration easier• Assisted with the organization and execution of a national convention• Oversaw the development and establishment of 5 new chapters in the region

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Counseling

Associate Of Arts For Transfer (In Progress), Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Fresno City College Performing Arts Club, Fresno City College Guitar ClubWhile a student at Fresno City College.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Silver Wings: Robin Olds ChapterI went into college knowing exactly what I wanted to do long term: obtain.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Chess Club, Nintendo Club, Soccer TeamI attended University High School in Fresno for my pre-college education..