Angela Walker
East Syracuse
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed
Copyediting and Proofreading Business
01.2019 - Current
- Launched and operate a successful copyediting and proofreading business since 2019
- Extensive experience in proofreading and copyediting since 2009 alongside a professional career in the chemical dependency field
- Successfully manage a professional Upwork profile showcasing positive client reviews and a proven track record of delivering high-quality copyediting and proofreading services.
- Consistently maintain Upwork Job Success score at 100% based on client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Portfolio and testimonials available on my Upwork Profile.
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Harbor Lights
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Facilitated Men's Intensive Outpatient Program
- Maintained caseload and client records
- Created and facilitated programs the agency needed and did not have: Criminal Thinking and Thinking For a Change
- Provided individual, group, and family counseling
- Maintained contact with referral sources, attended Drug Court graduations, and sent out biweekly reports on all clients
- Completed individual and group progress notes on a daily basis
Primary Counselor
820 River Street
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted intakes and individual/group counseling
- Maintained caseload and client records
- Participated in supervision, attended seminars, and attended trainings to maintain proficiency
- Created and implemented group curriculums for Feelings Group, Psychoeducational Group, and Criminal Thinking I and II groups
- Assisted clients in reaching realistic and attainable goals necessary for change as well as phasing up in the program
- Assisted in implementing positive changes for the program by creating group curriculums, developing and facilitating additional groups for clients, and developing group material for the expansion of the clients' knowledge about various aspects of addiction
Primary Counselor
Beacon Center
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Through individual and group counseling, assisted clients in mobilizing their resources so they could participate in the exploration of a problem and its ramifications, considered clients’ attitudes and feelings, and developed alternative solutions to support informed decision-making
- Prepared and maintained a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each assigned client
- Recognized the need for case consultations by participating in case reviews, maintaining contact with referring professionals and seeking assistance in matters that exceed the counselor’s level of expertise and/or scope of practice
- Assisted clients in efforts to problem solve and garner a good understanding of their addiction and the negative consequences associated with their substance use
- Maintained proficiency in counseling techniques to include Motivational Interviewing and Person-Centered Therapy
Emergency Actions Controller
United States Air Force
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Received and relayed command and control (C2) instructions and recorded, collected, processed, and submitted manual and automated data products
- Performed nuclear C2 actions in the execution of Emergency War Orders
- Relayed C2 instructions for launch, execution, diversion, recall, evacuation, recovery, and reconstitution of forces
- Coordinated and executed search and rescue activities
- Provided immediate counseling services to individuals with suicidal intentions and those who were victims of sexual assault
- Coordinated with other agencies and organizations during planning, executing, and evaluation phases of Command Post operations
- Experienced in data processing services, data coding methods, and communication operations
- Possessed strong work ethic, integrity, leadership skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - School of Criminal Justice
State University of New York (SUNY) Albany
Albany, NY05-2011
Corrections Certificate - Concentration in Corrections, Sexual Offending Causes/Theories, Child Development, Child Behavioral Disorders, and Abnormal Psychology
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05.2010
Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY05.2009
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Proofreading
- Time Management
- English
- Microsoft Word
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Client Relationship Management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Self-Employed
Copyediting and Proofreading Business
01.2019 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Harbor Lights
10.2014 - 03.2019
Primary Counselor
820 River Street
06.2013 - 01.2014
Primary Counselor
Beacon Center
05.2011 - 06.2013
Emergency Actions Controller
United States Air Force
05.2002 - 08.2007
Corrections Certificate - Concentration in Corrections, Sexual Offending Causes/Theories, Child Development, Child Behavioral Disorders, and Abnormal Psychology
Herkimer County Community College
Criminal Justice: Forensic Investigations
Herkimer County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - School of Criminal Justice
State University of New York (SUNY) Albany
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