Amy Pratt
Saginaw,MI
Summary
A seasoned Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from NewPaths Inc, I excel in addiction counseling and leadership, significantly enhancing recovery journeys. My expertise in motivational interviewing and case management, coupled with a proven track record in reducing stigma and overdoses, showcases my commitment to impactful change. Skilled in collaboration, I ensure 100% client satisfaction through innovative recovery solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist/Care Coordinator
NewPaths Inc
Flint, MI
09.2022 - Current
- State Certified Peer Recovery Coach/State Certified Community Health Worker/Opioid Health Home Care Coordinator
- Meet with clients regularly to assess needs in their current recovery journey
- Mentor through lived experience and sharing my journey in recovery
- Facilitate groups on various topics
- Refer clients to local facilities for mental health, physical and or spiritual needs
- Work closely with community partners in collaboration to reduce stigma, reduce overdoses, and bring awareness to the needs of those struggling with addiction and mental illness
- Current MAT Recovery Coach working with a care team to ensure access to MAT treatment is available to those who are in need
Server, Bartender, Hostess
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Reynoldsburg, OH
01.2018 - Current
- Ensure 100% guest satisfaction with their dining experience
- Work with managers and back of house co-workers to present the guest with the correct food and beverage order
- Work with managers to help in developing and training new employees as a certified trainer
- Diligently make the correct bar beverages per company and state standards including ensuring all guests are 21 years of age or older
- Follow seating chart when seating guests in proper order and according to their needs
- Collect proper payment from guests and ensure the money is deposited to the proper channels at the end of my shift
House Manager
Emmaus House
Saginaw, MI
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversee the daily duties of supporting and guiding ladies in a recovery housing program
- Aid ladies in following the program's daily rules and guidelines
- Serve as a mentor and role model
- Ensuring chores and upkeep of house is maintained including but not limited to medications, group sessions, SUD meetings, Church attendance, housekeeping, cooking, and lawn care
- Driving residents to appointments and other necessary treatments to aid in the success of their recovery pathway
Server, Bartender, Host
Ted's Montana Grill
Columbus, OH
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Ensure 100% guest satisfaction with their dining experience
- Work with managers and back of house co-workers to present the guest with the correct food and beverage order
- Work with managers to help in developing and training new employees as a certified trainer
- Diligently make the correct bar beverages per company and state standards including ensuring all guests are 21 years of age or older
- Follow seating chart when seating guests in proper order and according to their needs
- Collect proper payment from guests and ensure the money is deposited to the proper channels at the end of my shift
Server
Bob Evans
Canal Winchester, OH
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Ensure 100% guest satisfaction with their dining experience
- Work with managers and back of house co-workers to present the guest with the correct food and beverage order
- Work with managers to help in developing and training new employees as a certified
- Collect proper payment from guests and ensure the money is deposited to the proper channels at the end of my shift
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastmoor Academy High School
Columbus, OH06.1992
some college - Social Work
Delta College
Saginaw, MISome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- Restaurant Server
- Waitress
- Busser
- Hostess
- Bartending
- Waiter
- Warehouse experience
- Basic math
- Cashiering
- Customer service
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Upselling
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Math
- Stocking
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant experience
- Serving
- POS
- Merchandising
- Retail Sales
- Food Production
- Shift Management
- Business management
- Food Handling
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Supervising experience
- Case management
- Addiction counseling
- Leadership
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Time Management Skills
- Understanding of Medicaid Billing Procedures
- Substance abuse
- Peer support
- Motivational interviewing
- Mental health awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Recovery planning
- Documentation
- Medical terminology
Certification
- Peer Recovery Coach Certification, Present
- State Certified Peer Recovery Coach, 05/01/23
- Certified Community Health Worker, 03/01/24
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist/Care Coordinator
NewPaths Inc
09.2022 - Current
House Manager
Emmaus House
08.2021 - 03.2022
Server, Bartender, Hostess
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - Current
Server, Bartender, Host
Ted's Montana Grill
07.2016 - 10.2017
Server
Bob Evans
07.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Eastmoor Academy High School
some college - Social Work
Delta College
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Columbus State Community College