Amirah Farahkhan
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Well Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Control Officer
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
12.2020 - Current
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified according to presentation.
- Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.
Food Service Manager
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
10.2020 - Current
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Oversaw training of more than 65 team members.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
Cleveland, OH
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Food Service Worker
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
12.2012 - 07.2017
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Miles College
Fairfield, AL05.2012
Skills
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Clinical Assessments
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Individual Therapy
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Substance Abuse Control Officer
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - Current
Food Service Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2020 - Current
Recruiter
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 10.2020
Food Service Worker
United States Marine Corps
12.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Miles College