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Azaan Ali

New Brunswick,New Jersey

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate crisis counselor with strong expertise in crisis intervention, active listening, and de-escalation techniques, providing real-time emotional support to individuals in distress. Skilled in assessing situations quickly, identifying risk levels, and guiding texters toward effective coping strategies and external resources while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Adept at managing high-pressure conversations with empathy and precision, ensuring individuals feel heard, validated, and supported. Experienced in navigating complex emotional and mental health challenges with a calm, solution-focused approach. Demonstrates excellent written communication skills to provide clear, concise, and supportive responses that empower individuals to take positive steps toward emotional well-being.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Crisis Text Line
Trenton, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide real-time emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress through text-based communication. Utilize active listening, empathy, and de-escalation techniques to guide texters toward coping strategies and appropriate resources. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling high-pressure situations with compassion.

Intern

Career Exploration and Success
New Brunswick, New Jersey
10.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by managing administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and providing students with essential resources, ensuring a seamless and productive environment

Community Service Officer (CSO)

Rutgers Public Safety
New Brunswick, New Jersey
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated campus patrols and supported event security efforts, delivering safety guidance and assisting law enforcement officers in ensuring a safe environment at Rutgers University

Blood Drive Recruiter

American Red Cross
Trenton, New Jersey
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Organized and promoted school blood drives, encouraging student participation and documenting blood types

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2025

High School Diploma -

Trenton Central High School
Trenton, New Jersey
06-2024

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
  • Strong computer literacy with excellent data management skills
  • Experienced in report writing, documentation, and presentation development
  • Project Coordination
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Administrative support
  • Team collaboration
  • Facilitating counseling sessions

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Crisis Text Line
10.2024 - Current

Intern

Career Exploration and Success
10.2024 - Current

Community Service Officer (CSO)

Rutgers Public Safety
09.2024 - 03.2025

Blood Drive Recruiter

American Red Cross
11.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Rutgers University

High School Diploma -

Trenton Central High School
Azaan Ali