Alexis Harvin
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated psychology graduate, with a background in childcare who is driven towards understanding how humans learn, mature, and adapt and how these factors interplay with reaching one's full potential. Passionate about representing marginalized communities and providing mental health support and care to women, children, and adolescents. I am a committed and self-motivated person with strong organizational skills and analytical abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Director of Engagement/Interim Director
Evolve Early Learning Preschool
Asheville, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Support the director to meet and document our NC Licensure Compliance, Tuition Subsidy, & Food Program agreements each month. Keep and report the data with support from staff. Including: documentation & filing, scheduling, fire drills/safety checks, subsidy system attendance & reporting, childcare rules compliance and licensure, sanitation compliance, meal planning, meet meal/food compliance, billing.
- Develop, Nurture & Celebrate relationships with prospective parents, teachers, volunteers, donors, and Community Members, and students. Including: tours, enrollment, paperwork, communication, community connections/volunteers.
- Support the Director with office, human resources, and business management tasks such as preparing for events, marketing, creation of newsletters or other documents, etc.
- Overall Preschool Logistical and Administrative Duties including Secretarial, Reporting, Shopping, Food & Organizing
- Organize & encourage strong communication & collaboration with staff, board, parents, community, and students on a daily basis.
- Co-create a positive work environment by ensuring all voices are heard. Connecting with the community, volunteers, parents, and our staff each week to harvest ideas and needs.
- Work where it is needed. Sub in the classroom, do dishes, fix something, clean a toilet, wait with a sick kid, listen to an upset coworker, hold space for an angry parent, try something new. These are all parts of the job that sound difficult but they are what build trust and partnership with staff and families.
- Empowerment coach role - weekly training on empowerment education, emotional regulation techniques, & child/staff emotional support through play.
Data Entry Administrator/Supervisor
Advanced Clinical
Asheville, NC
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines
- Audited production reports, tracking data entry and processing errors.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Behavioral Health Technician
Key Autism Services
Asheville, NC
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Prepared and submitted daily behavioral reports to management.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
Assistant Manager/ Inn Caretaker
Sweet Biscuit Inn, John Meyer & Susan Shah
Asheville, NC
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Implemented organizational systems throughout the workplace
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests including dietary needs and other special requests
- Utilized internal databases and record management systems to track reservations, payment information, and scheduling
- Trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests
- Inn management including guest reservations, meal preparation, serving, and household duties.
Childcare Provider
Joshua & Molly Smith
Charleston, SC
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Administered medication, monitored snacks and meals, and tended to temperature checks for a child diagnosed with Leukemia
- Developed artistic outlets as a coping technique for a child diagnosed with Leukemia.
Personal Assistant/Mentor
Charleston, SC
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Providedmultifacetedservicesbyrunningerrands,managingmail,schedulingappointments and arranging transportation
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments
- Provided guidance and coping strategies for a young adult dealing with difficult mood and behavioral issues
- Supported neurodivergent young adult to help develop communication, social and daily living skills
- Helped young adult develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Au Pair
Au Pair International
Hasselt
09.2013 - 09.2015
- (EU)
- Offered live-in care to two children (ages 8-11)
- Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and areas to work on
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost language development
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and educational outings (ie: museum trips, city trips)
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology, Con. Child & Adolescent Development
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
12.2020 - 11.2021
President's List, Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Capstone: 'The Impact of Media and Technology Use on Depression in Adolescents' SNHU
BA of Philosophy - undefined
08.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
08.2012 - 05.2013
I took additional courses and labs in 'Environmental Biology', 'Cultural and Civilization', and 'Spanish I' during a month long stay in Ecuador
Skills
Organizational Proficiency/ Time Management
Certification
National Society of Leadership & Success
Volunteer Experience
Protect Us Kids (PUK)
Nov 2021 — Present, Atlanta, GA
• Advocacy and human rights.
Global Leadership Program (GLP) - UNCG
Sep 2012 — Feb 2013, Greensboro, NC
• INTERLINK Conversation-Partners/Peer Support
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Aug 2010 — Jun 2012, Asheville, NC
American Red Cross
•Blood Donor Ambassador
Sep 2010 — Jun 2011, Asheville, NC
Relay for Life - American Cancer Society
Sep 2010 — Jun 2011, Asheville, NC
Organizations
Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA)
Aug 2009 — Jun 2011, Asheville,NC
Toastmasters
Aug 2009 — Jun 2011, Asheville,NC
• Public speaking and leadership
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) member
Nov 2017 — Present
Timeline
I.b.mee (empowerment training)
05-2022
CPR & First Aid
05-2022
Director of Engagement/Interim Director - Evolve Early Learning Preschool
04.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician - Key Autism Services
12.2021 - 04.2022
Data Entry Administrator/Supervisor - Advanced Clinical
12.2021 - 04.2022
National Society of Leadership & Success
11-2021
Social & Behavioral Research
11-2021
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Psychology, Con. Child & Adolescent Development
03.2021 - Current
Southern New Hampshire University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
12.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Manager/ Inn Caretaker - Sweet Biscuit Inn, John Meyer & Susan Shah
06.2020 - 03.2022
Childcare Provider - Joshua & Molly Smith
12.2019 - 04.2020
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - BA of Philosophy,
08.2015 - 05.2017
Personal Assistant/Mentor -
06.2014 - 12.2020
Au Pair - Au Pair International
09.2013 - 09.2015
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College - Associate of Arts And Sciences,
08.2012 - 05.2013
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