Lauren Raft
Substance Abuse
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
I have had the honor and privilege of being able to stay home and raise 2 beautiful children for the past 10 years. My youngest child is now in school full time which gives me the opportunity to start working. I am a hard worker and extrovert. I love people and staying busy. I take pride in everything that I dedicate my time to and a great multi-tasker. I am highly trained in dealing with conflict resolution, respecting everyone, handling schedules, organizing and others will tell you that i am extremely trustworthy and reliable.
I have experience with working with people, different ages, personalities and highly qualified in the addiction field. I have studied addiction in college and personally know a lot about the DISEASE of ADDICTION!
I am in recovery myself coming back from relapse a couple years ago. I am familiar with how sober living, outpatient and inpatient treatment centers work. I have been to all of the above personally. I am also a daughter of an alcoholic and have people close to me that struggle with this disease.
When I commit to something I am all in. I am a strong person, have personal drive, hard working, kind, fare and honest. I can say with authenticity that I am the right person for this position.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Full Time Mother
Self Employed
10.2012 - Current
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Engaged in after-school activities, sports practice and homework.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for [Number] children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Office Manager
Bloomfield Family FootCare
Detroit, MI
08.2000 - 06.2022
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees.
- Reviewed client and staff feedback and made appropriate business adjustments to meet needs and address concerns.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Prepared meeting rooms and materials and recorded important information.
Nanny
Multiple Families
Detroit, MI
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Earnest W Seaholm High School
Birmingham, MI 08.2000 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 08.2004 - 06.2008
Skills
I am in recovery myself
I grew up in the rooms of AA
Familiar with treatment centers both inpatient, outpatient and sober living
Have worked the steps and understand the disease of addiction on a personal level
Great multi-tasker
Great at conflict resolution
Great at handling different personalities
Hard worker
Reliable
Kind and understanding
Patient
Sense of humor
Non judgemental
Great organizing and scheduling
Great with computers and paperwork
Certification
Microsoft Software
Timeline
Full Time Mother
Self Employed
10.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado State University
08.2004 - 06.2008
Microsoft Software
10-2003
Office Manager
Bloomfield Family FootCare
08.2000 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Earnest W Seaholm High School
08.2000 - 07.2003
Nanny
Multiple Families
07.1999 - 07.2001