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
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
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
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
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