Allison Kelesky
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Peer Specialist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Peer Specialist duties.
- Assist with interviewing potential candidates.
- Lead trainings.
- Mentor new hires and help to acclimate to role.
Peer Specialist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Lead group therapy sessions and work with clients to help formulate recovery goals.
- Assist consumers in recovery management including identifying goals, strengths, barriers, and strategies for achieving positive outcomes.
- Work with treatment team including psychiatrist and social worker to best support clients and their individual needs.
- Maintain all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
Fundraiser
Public Interest Communications, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Called donors of non-profit organizations to solicit membership renewals and special appeals.
- Converted occasional contributors into sustained monthly donors.
Funeral Director/Embalmer Intern
Coston Funeral Homes, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2009 - 10.2010
- Data entry and record-keeping.
- Assisted with embalming, funeral arrangements, and directing funerals.
- Typed and ensured the proper filing of death certificates, burial permits, and social security reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2008
Associate - Specialized Business
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Pittsburgh, PA09.2007
Skills
- Proficient in information systems and technology including Microsoft Office Suite, Cerner PowerChart, and currently training in Epic
Timeline
Senior Peer Specialist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Peer Specialist
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2019
Fundraiser
Public Interest Communications, Inc.
11.2015 - 11.2016
Funeral Director/Embalmer Intern
Coston Funeral Homes, Inc.
07.2009 - 10.2010
Associate - Specialized Business
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Service
Point Park University
Awards
UPMC Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) 2020
Exemplified UPMC's core values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation.
Fewer than one percent of UPMC employees receive this award.