CRYSTAL DAMAS
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
Denver,Colorado
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Resilient advocate with a deep understanding of trauma recovery. Experienced in navigating difficult circumstances and utilizing personal experiences to empower others. Committed to fostering healing through compassion and support. Passionate about guiding individuals towards making positive choices and embracing their own paths.
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist II
2 Years 6 Months- Developed personalized recovery plans, enhancing client engagement in their own healing processes.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and well-being of clients.
- Facilitated peer support groups, fostering community and connection among individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care services for clients.
Inbound
3 Months- Handled all inbound freight and material, ensuring products reached their destinations safely.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Public Speaker
3 Years 4 Months- Spoke to youth at detention centers, sharing life experiences to reveal consequences of choices. Empowered them with hope, voice, and decision-making skills.
- Managed nonprofit organization operations.
- Delivered engaging presentations on personal ethics and values to diverse audiences.
- Designed and implemented workshops to enhance community understanding of happiness principles.
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote events and increase public engagement.
Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Managing all material coming in, and going out. ensuring that everything is where it is supposed to be to get quality results. Increasing earnings and decreasing workloads.
- Developed and implemented waste reduction strategies to optimize recycling processes.
- Led team training sessions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align recycling initiatives with organizational goals.
Representative, Team Leader, HR
2 Years 4 Months- Demonstrated top quality skills with premium products to enhance customer satisfaction. Excelled in this role, leading a team of like-minded individuals to achieve common goals. Soon after became Managed employee relations and recruitment processes..
- Managed customer inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Developed effective product demonstrations, enhancing customer engagement.
- Trained new representatives on company policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Empathy in Support
Motivational Support
Peer advocacy
Mental health awareness
Self-care techniques
Crisis intervention
Mental health advocacy
Trauma-Informed Care
Certification
- Certified Colorado Peer & Family Specialist
- Certified CPR/AED Adult/Child/Infant
Interests
Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless
women
and animals.
Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Youth Development Programs
Homelessness Outreach
DIY and Home Improvement
Recovery Coach
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist II
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Inbound
Target
11.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Public Speaker
The Way To Happiness
05.2018 - 09.2021Read More
Manager
Reduce Reuse Recycle
03.2014 - 05.2018Read More
Representative, Team Leader, HR
D and M Kirby
11.2011 - 03.2014Read More
Leilehua High School
High School Diploma
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Trainings
- Mental Health First Aid
- Navigating Ethical Challenges
- Harm Reduction In Substance Use
- HIPAA Training
- Zero Suicide
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Understanding Relationships and Boundaries For Peer Support