Alexis Washam
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced creative professional making a career transition to clinical social work. Clinical experience in a range of settings in addition to a corporate management background.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Trainee
PSU Center For Student Health And Counseling
09.2023 - Current
- Completed one-on-one short-term counseling with broad range of clients experiencing various mental health concerns.
- Led weekly interdisciplinary staff meeting, including administrative updates and case consultations.
- Provided case management services, created treatment plans, and connected students with appropriate resources.
- Worked collaboratively with various PSU departments to provide consistent care and support.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, leading to more targeted interventions and improved outcomes.
- Implemented creative therapeutic interventions tailored to individual client needs, promoting positive change and personal growth.
- Co-facilitated support group for students with children
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through participation in weekly didactic sessions, conferences, and training opportunities.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity in accordance with social work values.
Coordinator of Student Food Pantry
Clark College, Dept Of Student Life
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed monthly distributions of food pantry items to community college students.
- Maintained records and compiled data for monthly reports to stakeholders and donors.
- Provided support and connected students with school and community resources.
- Designed and implemented focus group study to better understand students' needs and how to meet them
Editorial Director
Penguin Random House
11.2010 - 09.2021
- Supervised and supported editorial staff at literary imprint publishing 12-25 trade books per year.
- Acquired, edited and managed full list of books through publication, maintaining strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Liaised and partnered with multiple internal departments including marketing/publicity, production, design, legal and sales.
- Negotiated contracts with literary and media agents for new acquisitions.
- Mentored junior editors and provided constructive feedback on their work, fostering professional growth.
Acquisitions Editor
Penguin Books
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Built list of nationally bestselling and multiple-award winning books and authors, focusing on literary fiction and narrative nonfiction.
- Edited manuscripts for content and style, recommending creative improvements and partnering with authors to produce their best possible work.
- Wrote marketing copy, consulted on packaging and design, supervised all aspects of publication process for 8-10 titles per year.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2024
Interdisciplinary Humanities And Social Thought
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Literature And Creative Writing
Emerson College
Boston, MAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bard College At Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, MASkills
- Trauma Informed Approach
- Referral Coordination
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (under supervision)
- Experience with EMR systems
- Group facilitation
- Team Recruiting and Hiring
- Complex Project Management
Certification
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training - December, 2023
- 45-hour training in Intimate Partner Violence Direct Support, January 2022
- 40-hour training in supporting survivors of sexual assault and violent crime, March 2021
Community Volunteer Work
- 2018-2020 Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA Bucks), Furlong, PA: Answered crisis hotline and provided direct support to survivors of sexual violence.
- 2018-2020 Fresh Connect, Warminster, PA: Participated in biweekly distribution of fresh produce to community members experiencing food insecurity.
- 2021-2022 A Woman's Place, Doylestown, PA: Provided direct support and referral services to survivors of IPV and domestic violence at residential shelter. Participated in tabling events and fundraising efforts.
Timeline
Social Work Trainee
PSU Center For Student Health And Counseling
09.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Student Food Pantry
Clark College, Dept Of Student Life
09.2022 - 06.2023
Editorial Director
Penguin Random House
11.2010 - 09.2021
Acquisitions Editor
Penguin Books
03.2004 - 10.2009
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Portland State University
Interdisciplinary Humanities And Social Thought
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Creative Writing
Emerson College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Bard College At Simon's Rock
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