Athena Anthis
Buffalo
Summary
Mental Health Counseling graduate student with a strong foundation in relationship building, client-centered communication, and emotional regulation support. Experienced in working with children and families using active listening, open-ended questions, and empathic responding. Trained in informed consent, cultural humility, and beginning case conceptualization, and excited to continue developing clinical skills through supervised practicum experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Natalie & Keith Held
01.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to children, ensuring safety and well-being
- Developed engaging educational activities that fostered cognitive and social development
- Managed daily schedules, balancing playtime, meals, and rest effectively
- Communicated regularly with parents/teachers/tutors to discuss children's progress and needs
- Household management
- Emotional support for children
- Responsible for getting the children to and from extracurricular activities/some medical appointments
Hostess/Cook
Anchor Bar
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed waitlists efficiently, optimizing table turnover during peak hours.
- Communicated guest needs effectively to kitchen and service staff for seamless operations.
- Trained new hosts on procedures and customer service standards to enhance team performance.
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while following safety protocols to minimize risks.
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service during peak hours
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while following safety protocols to minimize risks
Team Member
Snotop Ice Cream
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and customer service standards.
- Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and balanced drawers at shift end.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky, KY05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12-2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Practicing emotional regulation and communication with children
- Emotional support
- Educational support
- Childhood development
- Problem-solving
- Active listening and empathic responding
- Rapport building and therapeutic relationship skills
- Client-centered communication
- Cultural humility and multicultural awareness
- Trained in informed consent
- Certified in NARCAN administration
- Use of open-ended questions and reflections
- Beginning case conceptualization
Timeline
Private Nanny
Natalie & Keith Held
01.2023 - Current
Hostess/Cook
Anchor Bar
05.2022 - 01.2023
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
10.2020 - 02.2021
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
04.2020 - 08.2020
Team Member
Snotop Ice Cream
04.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Buffalo