Claire Ford
South Elgin
Summary
Empathetic individual with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children. Trained in crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences. I am a recent graduate relocating to the Chicago area in August and seeking employment in the adolescent psychiatry field. I am eager to apply my skills and grow my experience in mental health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to adolescent patients with mental health disorders in an inpatient setting
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, monitored their well-being and facilitated therapeutic group sessions to teach coping skills to patients
- Documented patient progress in electronic medical records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for treatment planning.
Artist
All Things Art Studio
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated daily arts and crafts projects for elementary school-aged children, sometimes leading classes or private lessons
- Supervised children during day camps to ensure their safety, skill achievement, and general well-being
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress.
Teacher's Assistant
University of Cincinnati
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Attended a personality psychology course throughout the semester and facilitated in-class activities
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments turned in by students
- Answered student inquiries and assisted them in being successful in the course.
Etsy Shop Owner
ClairesCustom
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed and operated an online Etsy shop specializing in hand-painted mirrors
- Created over 15 unique product designs as well as several custom orders
- Maintained a 5-star average rating with over 80 positive reviews, demonstrating customer satisfaction and communication skills.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed customers by escorting them to racks and counters as well as responded to their questions
- Assisted with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise
- Managed the fitting rooms, including escorting customers and upkeeping the rooms.
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Served customers by assisting them in selecting products
- Kept customers informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest
- Performed daily department tasks including stocking, creating merchandise displays, remerchandising, pricing markdowns, and inventory control.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati College of Arts & Sciences
Cincinnati, OH12.2023
Skills
- Therapeutic crisis intervention
- Working with children
- CPR and First Aid
- Active listening and empathy
- Customer service
- Product design and creativity
Certification
Pre-Art Therapy
Timeline
Behavioral Health Specialist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
02.2024 - 07.2024
Artist
All Things Art Studio
06.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher's Assistant
University of Cincinnati
08.2022 - 12.2022
Etsy Shop Owner
ClairesCustom
06.2021 - 05.2024
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
06.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Cincinnati College of Arts & Sciences
Pre-Art Therapy
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