Hi, I’m
Andrea Manus
Evans,GA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience counseling and advocating for clients. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong interest in serving women and parents. Committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care and adept at working with diverse populations and cultures.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Self-employeed
DoTERRA Wellness Advocate
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Educated customers and potential customers through in-person and online marketing on the importance and utilization of natural healthcare solutions.
- Built a team of 675 customers and 104 Wellness Advocates from the West Coast to Central Europe.
- Achieved leadership rank of Platinum and recognized as top 1% of earners in the company.
- Raised more than $12,000 for non-profit partners.
Self-employeed
Stay At Home Mom
08.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Seasoned stay-at-home twin mom with 11 years experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to new situations.
- Served as leader with local Mothers of Preschoolers group.
- Home schooled for three years during COVID. Created and implemented individual educational plans for two children with different educational needs.
- Volunteered at children's school monthly.
- Adapted to new situations with frequent military moves.
- Currently serve on the HOA board as Vice President.
- Created work from home opportunity and have proven ability to work as part of a team, meeting deadlines and balancing workload with home life.
Choctaw Management Services Enterprise
Home Visitor
04.2009 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Conducted 17 regularly scheduled weekly home visits to military families assigned to Heidelberg, Germany and provided support and education on parenting skills to reduce incidents of abuse and neglect.
- Provided services to more than 100 families monthly through group engagements.
- Engaged families/clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics/increase quality of life.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits/interviews and preparing reports.
Strategic Resources, Inc.
Home Visitor
02.2008 - 10.2008
Job overview
- Recruited military families and built positive relationships with parents to support parenting roles.
- Conducted 15 home visits weekly to assess conditions and provide parenting support.
- Assessed family needs and developed treatment plans for voluntary/mandatory program participants.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits.
Division Of Family And Protective Services, Texas
Child Protective Services Investigator
01.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Interviewed children, family members, medical personnel and law enforcement.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse/neglect.
- Remained objective in handling cases, especially when children/families were in high-stress situations.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests.
Washington National Guard
Adjutant General Officer/Assistant Public Relations Officer
09.2001 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Served in Baghdad, Iraq from May 2004-April 2005 as part of First Calvary Division Headquarters.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications related to deaths of service members and incidents occurring in our area of operations.
- Managed Media placement with military units in country.
- Coordinated with media outlets to ensure smooth transitions into/out of Iraq.
Catholic Community Services
Fund Developer
06.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Raised money to cover budget ranging from $575- $750,000/ year
- Managed donor development and cultivation
- Researched and wrote grants
- Prepared correspondence, proposals and reports to funders and potential funders
- Conducted face-to-face solicitations
Education
Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, CA
Master of Business Administration
06.2004
University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Master of Social Work
06.2003
Skills
- Empathy
- Communication
- Active listening
- Cultural competence
- Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavioral Assessment
- Strengths-Based Practices
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker; State of TN: 8/02/2013 License #:5424
Timeline
DoTERRA Wellness Advocate
Self-employeed
05.2016 - Current
Stay At Home Mom
Self-employeed
08.2012 - Current
Home Visitor
Choctaw Management Services Enterprise
04.2009 - 08.2012
Home Visitor
Strategic Resources, Inc.
02.2008 - 10.2008
Child Protective Services Investigator
Division Of Family And Protective Services, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2008
Fund Developer
Catholic Community Services
06.2002 - 01.2004
Adjutant General Officer/Assistant Public Relations Officer
Washington National Guard
09.2001 - 09.2007
Touro University Worldwide
Master of Business Administration
University of Washington
Master of Social Work