Carole Knudson
Colorado City,AZ
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than Number years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Peer Support Specialist
Cherish Families
12.2022 - Current
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mable Meldrum - Home Health
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentle Touch Home Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Formulation Technician
Mountainland Essentials Inc.
01.2006 - 11.2012
- Provided technical support to sales teams, addressing customer inquiries regarding product specifications and performance attributes.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough formulation testing and analysis.
- Led pilot-scale production runs to validate new formulations before full-scale manufacturing.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in raw material selection without compromising product quality or performance.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials at competitive prices, reducing overall production costs.
- Evaluated competitor products through reverse engineering techniques, identifying areas for improvement within our own product range.
- Developed new formulations with improved performance, resulting in satisfied customers and increased sales.
- Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.
Retail Store Manager
Classroom Connection And Crafts
05.2001 - 10.2005
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly provided constructive feedback coaching opportunities improvement recognition outstanding achievements.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
- Streamlined store operations through the implementation of efficient scheduling systems, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
- Managed all aspects of budgeting for the retail location including labor costs, expenses control, revenue tracking.
Teacher's Assistant
Colorado City Unified School District 14
08.1997 - 05.2004
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Two Years - Psychology
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UTCertified Family Peer Support - Certified Peer Support in Utah And Arizona
Utah Tech University
St. George, UT02.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Education
Ridgeview CNA Program
St. George, UT08.2017
High School Diploma -
Colorado City Unified School District 14
Colorado City, AZ05.1994
Skills
- Peer Support Ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary Setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Relationship-building skills
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Leadership skills
- Empathy Development
- Interpersonal abilities
Timeline
Family Peer Support Specialist
Cherish Families
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mable Meldrum - Home Health
12.2019 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentle Touch Home Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
Formulation Technician
Mountainland Essentials Inc.
01.2006 - 11.2012
Retail Store Manager
Classroom Connection And Crafts
05.2001 - 10.2005
Teacher's Assistant
Colorado City Unified School District 14
08.1997 - 05.2004
Two Years - Psychology
Southern Utah University
Certified Family Peer Support - Certified Peer Support in Utah And Arizona
Utah Tech University
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Education
Ridgeview CNA Program
High School Diploma -
Colorado City Unified School District 14
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