Christopher Shaddock
Athol,MA
Summary
Experienced in providing peer support and guidance with a strong background in peer counseling. Instrumental in creating a supportive environment for individuals facing diverse challenges. Demonstrates empathy and active listening skills to foster trust and promote open communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Counselor
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct individual and group sessions with veteran clients, carrying a caseload averaging 8-10 clients
- Plan and lead educational, supportive, and resiliency focused activities
- Acquire and utilize motivational interviewing skills in the provision of service delivery
- Host once weekly on-site at one of MVOC’s supportive housing facilities, if needed
- Identify barriers clients may have in accessing necessary services and meeting self-identified goals and work with them to overcome these barriers via the development of an individualized service plan
- Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g
- Suicidal, homicidal, unable to care for self, etc.) and/or substance use disorders and make appropriate referrals to available emergency, substance recovery, or psychiatric treatment facilities as necessary
- Provide written and electronic documentation of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations in a timely manner
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees, etc
- Other duties as assigned
Peer Mentor
Fitchburg State University
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Attend classes alongside new students enrolled in the First Year Experience seminars, offering advice, workshops, and office hours
- Lead a variety of activities throughout the year to help fellow students learn about campus resources
- Participate in campus social events and develop effective study strategies
Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Centers of America
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisting patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders
- Working under the direction of clinical, nursing, and medical staff
- Assists patients with daily schedules, leading patients in educational and recreational activities
- Accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments
- Monitors patient activities and provides security checks throughout shift
- Completes documentation to include but not limited to, rounds sheet, end-of-shift reports, and records of patient behavior
- Aids and instructs patients in the facilitation and presentation of the RCA Clinical Curriculum with corresponding notes in the medical records system
- Understand the principles of 12-step Programs and how they apply to the recovery process
Personal Trainer
Thomas Menino YMCA
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Helps clients achieve their fitness and health goals through motivating and educating them
- Gives tours of the facility, and demonstrates various exercises they may be performing
- Demonstrates proper usage of fitness equipment
- Performs one-on-one or small group training sessions
Operations Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Individuals who are highly organized and can prioritize and manage information in a demanding environment
- Talented and compassionate communicators who manage patient records according to order, completeness, integrity, confidentiality, and security
- People who thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, professionalism, and customer service skills are required
- Effective coordinators who can arrange for patient services between multiple departments
Freelance Personal Trainer
Iprotturhüsiå
01.2006 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Faskrudsfirdi and Reyöarfjöröur, IS (Iceland)
- Conducting one-on-one personal training
- Conducted group fitness classes (Bootcamp Classes)
- Conducted free consultation classes on how to perform exercises correctly
- Helped clients with basic nutritional information, and how to shop for proper foods
- Conducted weight loss challenges with Herbalife with moderate success in terms of participation, and who completed the challenge
- (average total per challenge, 18)
- Faskrudsfirdi and Reyöarfjöröur, IS (Iceland)
Special Effects Crew
Pegasus Pictures
03.2014 - 06.2014
- An extra the set for a mini drama series called Fortitude that was filmed here in Iceland
- Part of the special effects crew
Furnace Induction Operator
ALCOA FJARDAAL
01.2007 - 10.2013
- Operation of Furnaces
- Breakdown/rebuild of furnace lining
- Monitoring the Sintering (Baking) Process for new Furnace Lining
- Manually pour molten metal for the iron casting of Cathodes
- Operations of forklift, overhead crane, and pouring casting station
Warehouse Foreman
Bechtel, INC
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Issue Power Tools/Consumables/Bulk Tools to workers
- Inventory of Tools/Consumables through Hound ware System
- Ordering/Receiving of Tools/Consumables
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic/Petroleum Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserve
02.2002 - 09.2004
- Prepared maintenance forms for equipment inspections
- Replaced engine components: fuel pumps, starters, batteries
- Operated a 1-1/4-ton truck to receive fuel for collapsible fuel bags
- Supervised lower enlisted for roving/stationary security
Environmental Field Technician
Onyx Environmental Services
07.2001 - 08.2002
- Data entry of chemical information
- Accumulation of Solvents/Hazardous Waste
- Lab packing/Chemical Segregation by DOT, EPA Regulations
- Unknown Chemical testing
- Shipping Hazardous Waste by DOT, EPA Regulations
- Assisted in the remediation of contaminated sites by conducting soil excavation and groundwater treatment processes.
- Detected areas requiring corrective actions through diligent monitoring of soil vapor extraction systems or other remedial technologies employed onsite.
Aviation Operations Specialist
United States Army
06.1996 - 01.2001
- Schedule/Coordinate aircraft flight operations
- Updated/maintained office Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Operation of military software for Land navigation, flight routes, and tracking friendly as well as hostile forces
Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program -
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH03.2025
Certification in Human Services -
National Disability Coalition
03.2025
Certifications in Oncology Exercise -
Cancer Exercise Training Institute
Portland, OR03.2025
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Verbal Behavior Institute
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - interdisciplinary studies with minors in Human Services and Music Performance
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12.2023
Certificate in Automotive Technology -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05.2019
Associate degree in Exercise Science -
International Sports Sciences Association
Carpinteria, CA06.2015
Certificate in Automotive Maintenance -
Light Wheel Mechanic School
Ft. Jackson, SC12.2002
Badge in Air Tactical Movements and Logistics in Aviation -
Air Assault School
Fort Campbell, KY11.1998
Skills
- Grief support
- Self-awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Student Veterans Council
- Alumni Association Board at Fitchburg State University
- Coordinator for Guitars4Vets Satellite Chapter in Gardner, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Icelandic
Elementary
Timeline
Peer Counselor
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center
10.2024 - Current
Peer Mentor
Fitchburg State University
09.2023 - 12.2023
Recovery Support Specialist
Recovery Centers of America
08.2020 - 09.2020
Personal Trainer
Thomas Menino YMCA
01.2017 - 11.2017
Operations Associate
Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2017
Special Effects Crew
Pegasus Pictures
03.2014 - 06.2014
Furnace Induction Operator
ALCOA FJARDAAL
01.2007 - 10.2013
Freelance Personal Trainer
Iprotturhüsiå
01.2006 - 08.2015
Warehouse Foreman
Bechtel, INC
05.2005 - 12.2006
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic/Petroleum Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserve
02.2002 - 09.2004
Environmental Field Technician
Onyx Environmental Services
07.2001 - 08.2002
Aviation Operations Specialist
United States Army
06.1996 - 01.2001
Certification in Human Services -
National Disability Coalition
Certifications in Oncology Exercise -
Cancer Exercise Training Institute
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis -
Verbal Behavior Institute
Bachelor of Science - interdisciplinary studies with minors in Human Services and Music Performance
Fitchburg State University
Certificate in Automotive Technology -
Mount Wachusett Community College
Associate degree in Exercise Science -
International Sports Sciences Association
Certificate in Automotive Maintenance -
Light Wheel Mechanic School
Badge in Air Tactical Movements and Logistics in Aviation -
Air Assault School
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program -
Franklin Pierce University
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