Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
References
Certification
Timeline
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Alexis Lopez

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

I am a college student only a few short units away from their Bachelors in Clinical Psychology. I am seeking a job in community work where I can give back to others and help people to thrive. I have a passion for working with youth as well as underprivileged individuals. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager

Nevada Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Peer Support Specialist and Linkage to Care Coordinator

The Center; Americorp
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Working on recovery plans and goal setting with peers, meeting with peers while they discuss their life events and personal barriers as well as mentoring peers as they plan career and personal goals, referring peers to services in their area, creating DAP notes post-session and using motivational interviewing skills in sessions
  • Doing intake with clients that come in seeking assistance, getting them linked to care in the community through referrals and resource sharing, offering incentives such as bus passes and food cards to keep them engaged in care.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of the recovery system.

Shift Supervisor

Rubio's Coastal Grill
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Preparing food orders, taking customer orders, recommending items and answering questions about the menu, cleaning the dining and kitchen areas, closing and opening the store
  • Managing employee breaks, and all customer concerns
  • I was in charge of making sure every customer was taken care of and had a great experience at our restaurant.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.

Educational Child Care- Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked in both the two-year old and four-year classroom, lesson planned activities, helped other teachers when needed, played with the children, supervised them during playtime, delegated both work and play tasks, performed educational evaluations, etc
  • Communicated with director and parents directly, observed and kept updates on children to relay back to our system 'Tadpoles'
  • Set up and cleaned up after snack and lunch time, got the classroom ready for naptime, prepped activities for next day, changed diapers, etc.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Front End Supervisor

Ross: Dress for Less, Buena Park
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Scanning and bagging merchandise correctly, keeping the front end of the store clean and in order, regulating breaks and answering any questions of both employees and customers, etc
  • Customer Service is key; engaging customers in conversation while ringing their purchases up and making sure that they had an enjoyable experience
  • I was given Employee of the Month in May and August 2019.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Nevada State University
06.2025

Associates of Arts in English and Liberal Arts - undefined

Santiago Canyon College
06.2018

Skills

  • Commutative Skills

- Years of working with the public has perfected my customer service skills which will no doubt have an important impact on how I carefully deliver information and talk to parents, staff, and even children

- I also developed the important skill of properly communicating with those that I work with in order to efficiently and appropriately get tasks done This will create a smooth and relaxed work environment, untainted by miscommunication or improper language use

  • Team Skills

- As with the communication skills, years working in customer service has made me more than proficient at working in close proximity with others Not just that, but working closely at accomplishing a similar task As an educator, my fellow instructors and I will no doubt always have the same job of making sure each and every child in our classroom is properly looked after and also actively learning and engaging

  • Leadership Skills

- Not discounting how vital it is to work as a team, but I have learned how to manage important situations and delegate tasks in a fair and organized way It has been a job of mine to control and solve problems, as well as to keep a "cool head" in times of stress and distress

  • Care Coordination
  • Individualized counseling
  • Group Therapy
  • Community Outreach

Awards

  • SCC Renaissance Scholarship (2018)
  • SCC English Department Scholarship (2018)

References

  • Jeffrey Alvarez, (702) 888-5342
  • Jessi Wiggers, (702) 339-5940

Certification

  • NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist

Timeline

Case Manager

Nevada Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 07.2024

Peer Support Specialist and Linkage to Care Coordinator

The Center; Americorp
12.2022 - 02.2024

Shift Supervisor

Rubio's Coastal Grill
07.2021 - 05.2022

Educational Child Care- Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Academy
03.2020 - 01.2021

Front End Supervisor

Ross: Dress for Less, Buena Park
08.2018 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Nevada State University

Associates of Arts in English and Liberal Arts - undefined

Santiago Canyon College
Alexis Lopez