Anna Kovacevich
Hitchcock,TX
Summary
Compassionate Recovery Advocate
My name is Anna I'm a woman of God, In long time recovery! I've been clean and sober since January 12th, 2022! I'm very active in the recovery community. Compassionate Recovery Advocate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at communication, empathy, and resilience, ensuring clients feel supported and understood throughout their recovery journey. Ready to leverage specialized skills to facilitate positive change and promote recovery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison/Church Volunteer
TDCJ
Dayton, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with fundraising efforts by soliciting donations from church members and the local community.
- Organized events such as Bible studies, youth groups, retreats, and other gatherings for church members.
- Greeted visitors on Sundays and provided them with information about services or other activities available at the church.
- Attended meetings with pastors to discuss goals for upcoming programs or initiatives that benefit the congregation.
- Served meals to homeless people in partnership with local charities during holidays or special occasions.
- Participated in group prayer sessions prior to each service held at the church.
- Managed social media accounts associated with the church by regularly posting updates on upcoming events or important announcements related to it.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
Chaplain Volunteer
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
Angleton, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated group discussions on religious topics such as prayer, scripture, faith, and morality.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with individuals seeking spiritual guidance.
- Encouraged service members to engage in self-care practices that promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Gathered information and prepared materials for use in daily devotions, prayer meetings and Bible studies.
Narcan Distributor
gulf coast outreach services
Galveston, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and managed relationships with existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Identified new opportunities and clients to expand business activities.
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders, invoices, product availability, and delivery schedules.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders with suppliers as needed.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, availability, and order status updates.
Recovery Advocate
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Provided advocacy and support to clients in recovery from substance abuse.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills development, and goal setting.
- Assisted clients with identifying personal strengths and developing strategies for long-term sobriety.
- Collaborated with other service providers to coordinate care for clients in recovery.
- Educated families on the disease model of addiction and how they can best support their loved one's recovery journey.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and create plans for intervention when needed.
- Established relationships with community resources to provide additional support for clients in recovery.
- Supported family members by providing education about addiction, coping skills, and available community resources.
- Transported clients when needed to appointments outside the facility or agency.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
Education
GED -
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX10-2024
Core For RSPS
Peer Force/ Strategic Recovery Solutions
Houston, TXSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Event Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Program coordination
- Event Setup
- Community Outreach
- Services Support
- Flexible Schedule
- Decision-Making
- File and Record Keeping
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Boundary Setting
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Persuasion strategies
- Patience and Persistence
- Stress Tolerance
Timeline
Prison/Church Volunteer
TDCJ
08.2024 - Current
Chaplain Volunteer
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office
02.2024 - Current
Narcan Distributor
gulf coast outreach services
02.2024 - Current
Server
Olive Garden Restaurant
10.2022 - 11.2023
Recovery Advocate
Narcotics Anonymous Helpline
01.2022 - Current
GED -
College of the Mainland
Core For RSPS
Peer Force/ Strategic Recovery Solutions