Alexander DeVries
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Highly empathetic and culturally competent with a passion for working with people and communities. I have a diverse background of education and skills training that includes a Master of Social Work and butchery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Busch's Fresh Food Market
Plymouth, MI
02.2025 - Current
- Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
- Offered meaningful advice to customers regarding meat preservation and cooking methods.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs, providing recommendations for meat selection and preparation.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
Butcher Apprentice
Whole Foods Market
Rochester Hills, Michigan
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Quick in handling the preparation, cleaning, and cutting of various types of meat products to be on par with the department's expectations
- Has experience in setting the meat case before the store opens as well as a mid-shift cutter
- Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Confident in the ability to operate, clean, and store cutting equipment including knives, meat grinders, band saws, sausage machines, as well as meat smokers
- Interacts with customers to understand their needs while providing valuable advice on meat products and ensuring exceptional service
Head Swim Coach
Life Time Fitness
Commerce Township, Michigan
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed a swim team of new and returning swimmers at Life Time Fitness
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss current and future season goals to deliver the best of swimming to members
- Certified USA Swimming coach and ASCA Level 2 Certified
- Assessed swimmers to be placed in an appropriate level on swim team based on skill
- Communicated with all swimmers and parents on a weekly basis regarding the progress of their child
- Created/modified swim practices to fit the needs and skill level of various swimmers
- Created and planned for other swimming opportunities such as: Life Time Swim Clinic and Summer Swim Team
Clinician
The Children's Center of Wayne County
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed psychosocial assessments, assessed mental health functioning, and diagnosed mental health disorders
- Collaborated with clients and their families to develop treatment plans that reflect agreed upon goals
- Provided individual and family therapy sessions for clients using various evidence-based treatment modalities
- Coordinated with case managers, family members, doctors, and court systems to ensure highest standard of professional services
- Provided crisis intervention when needed assisted with coordinating care
Clinician
Family Outreach Center
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Completed initial and annual intake paperwork, clinical assessments, and treatment plans for clients as well as quarterly treatment plan reviews
- Assessed mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM-5 diagnostic code
- Incorporated and maintained a person/family centered treatment planning approach with children and families
- Developed and implemented clinical interventions appropriate to the identified needs of the child/adolescent and family
- Provided referrals for community, psychiatric, and other supportive services
Education
Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2014
High School -
Rockford High School
Rockford, Michigan05-2010
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Cultural competence
- Advocacy skills
- Disability support
- Community resources
- Child welfare expertise
- Client confidentiality
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Meat preservation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Sales techniques
- Attention to detail
- Meat aging techniques
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Busch's Fresh Food Market
02.2025 - Current
Butcher Apprentice
Whole Foods Market
07.2023 - 08.2024
Head Swim Coach
Life Time Fitness
01.2022 - 07.2023
Clinician
The Children's Center of Wayne County
09.2021 - 12.2021
Clinician
Family Outreach Center
12.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Social Work -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Wayne State University
High School -
Rockford High School