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Christine Wilk

Mount Vernon,NY

Summary

Empathetic Peer Support Volunteer with experience building trusting relationships with clients, caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers, and helping people in challenging situations achieve recovery successes. Committed to coaching peers through life challenges and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills and about 2 years of experience providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support Volunteer

Survivors Of Narcissistic Abuse And Codependency
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided compassionate counseling and support to individuals dealing with abuse situations and mental health issues.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying safe supports to build a true, trustworthy support system.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.

Reference: Kerrin Rector (724) 900-5372

Administrative Assistant

Chartwell's At Iona College
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Processed invoices and expenses to facilitate on-time payment.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Inventory processing

Reference: Anthony Longobardo (845)587-3855

Financial Aid Assistant

The College Of New Rochelle
03.2014 - 01.2018
  • Guided students through financial aid processes, including completing necessary forms, filing, documentation, preparing reports and updating account records.
  • Helped students sign up and design for payment plans
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And Psychology

The School of The Museum of Fine Arts At Tufts
Boston, MA
06.2013

No Degree - Art Therapy

College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY

Skills

  • Service Navigation
  • Effective Listening
  • Peer Interaction
  • Issue Resolution Abilities
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Recovery Guidance
  • Emotional Awareness and support
  • Leadership Skills
  • Identifying Client Goals
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Issues Management

Timeline

Peer Support Volunteer

Survivors Of Narcissistic Abuse And Codependency
02.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Chartwell's At Iona College
09.2021 - 10.2021

Financial Aid Assistant

The College Of New Rochelle
03.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art And Psychology

The School of The Museum of Fine Arts At Tufts

No Degree - Art Therapy

College of New Rochelle, The
Christine Wilk