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Alan Cooke

Portland,OR

Summary

I am excited to bring my experience & passion for working in the recovery field to your organization. I bring my unique life experience, outgoing nature & joy giving back to vulnerable populations to work with me everyday. I connect well to people, have excellent communication & leadership skills. I look forward to demonstrating this when we meet.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Mentor

Bridge of Hope
Portland, OR
01.2026 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to individuals in recovery, fostering a positive environment for personal growth.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and life skills essential for long-term recovery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive support for clients.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with clients to monitor progress and adjust recovery plans as needed.

Team Member

Amazon
Portland, OR
06.2023 - 12.2025
  • Operated material handling equipment to efficiently move products within fulfillment center.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order processing and shipment.
  • Implemented safety protocols, resulting in a safer working environment for all staff.
  • Sorting inbound & outbound packages in fast paced environment while seamlessly rotating to problem solving & customer service.

Peer Mentor

Teen Challenge Southern California- Kern County
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 05.2021

Facilitated Groups for Men in Recovery, many of whom came from prisons, gang affiliations and homelessness.

Coordinated special projects & activities with a focus on leadership, fellowship & growth while giving back to the community.

Using personal life experience to advise our clients on becoming self sufficient & strengthening relationships with families.

Safely transporting students to & from our different facilities for classes, meals, worship & outreach.

Team Leader & Mentor

Teen Challenge Ministry Institute
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - 03.2017

Lead Outreach team to vulnerable populations to bring resources & support ensuing alignment with program goals & objectives.

Coordinated transportation & safety of large groups of students, keeping meticulous records for accountability & enhancing visibility and engagement in the local communities.

Using skills & experience as a Ministry Team Leader to provide continuous improvement & strategies to curriculum, program expectations & promoting respect & understanding among all members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Emotional support
  • Professional ethics
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural competence

Certification

PSNC Certification

CRM/PSS Certification

CPR Training

OR CDL with Passenger Endoursment

Timeline

Recovery Mentor

Bridge of Hope
01.2026 - Current

Team Member

Amazon
06.2023 - 12.2025

Peer Mentor

Teen Challenge Southern California- Kern County
03.2017 - 05.2021

Team Leader & Mentor

Teen Challenge Ministry Institute
03.2015 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -