Seeking A Part Time Career with An Organization, Which Will Permit Use of My Abilities While Putting My Skills and Practice Efficiently in The Best Interest of The Company.
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO: Mental Health and Relationship Coach and Author
Mental Health Empowerment Group
01.2025 - Current
Maintain a caseload of adult clients with mental illness ensuring the provision of Mental health skill building and professional life coaching services through goal-directed training in the following areas: providing non-therapeutic life coaching and lay counseling in mental health and relationships; assisting with job counseling and resume writing skills and goal-setting and coping skills; data entry skills by inputting clients' reports into systems using Microsoft Word and Excel; assisting with medication reminders; driving individuals to appointments and helping them fill out paperwork; helping individuals apply for disability and other social service needs; providing supportive counseling/crisis intervention services; providing YouTube and Facebook educational videos to clients and groups write books/blogs/and publications on mental health, marriage and family relationships, ESL and culture and theology.
Substitute Teacher
Chesapeake Public Schools
09.2013 - Current
Substitute in grades 3-12 primarily in special education classes. Follow teachers' lessons plans and instruct students on lessons as outlined and create plans when none are available. Maintain order and discipline in classrooms and assist special education students on CBC field trips and help students' complete lessons and meet objectives as outlined in IEP in conjunction with SOL objectives.
Phone and Video ESL Teacher
Carrot English
10.2012 - 05.2017
Called South Koreans using a VIOP phone from home that plugged into a computer and taught them English over the phone; used e-books to teach the lessons and conversational English; documented students' performance; filled out evaluation forms and encouraged student improvement; activated prior knowledge and build scaffolding to improve student academic achievement; corrected students' grammar and sent SMS' messages to students.
Education
Masters - Business Administration And Management
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
12-2003
No Degree - Mental Health Coaching Diploma
Light University- AACC
Forest, VA
11-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Theology
Holy Light College of Bible
Portsmouth, VA
10-2016
Master of Arts - Education
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
12-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
08-1997
Skills
Strong Knowledge of Data-Driven Decision Making ~ Effective Communication Skills Exceptional Problem-Solving Ability with Strong Leadership Capability ~ Remarkable Research and Presentation Skills ~ Excellent Ability to Manage Multiple Projects ~ Relationship Building
Demonstrated sound work ethic~ Able to inspire, comfort, build self-esteem ~ Self-motivation, initiative with a high level of energy~ Conflict Resolution Organization ~ Project Management~ Patience ~ Adaptability ~ Imagination ~ Teamwork ~ Data Entry ~ Web & Social Skills~ Ability to Work with Several Operating Systems ~ Risk Taking
File Management ~ Constant Learning ~ Organization ~ Passion ~ Ability to Teach ~ Emotional Intelligence ~ Microsoft Office 2016, Windows 2016 ~ Excel 2016 ~ Records Maintenance ~ Public Relations ~ Record Keeping ~ Results Oriented ~ Data Entry ~ Resume Writing
Organizational agility
Financial acumen
Crisis management
Inspirational leadership
Accomplishments
Achieved a score of 80% or higher on assessments in line with career objectives by completing certification courses and credentialing credits with accuracy and efficiency.
Resolved clients marital and personal relationships through the use of effective coaching skills.
Used Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access databases to keep track of clients' progress and records.
Collaborated with community agencies, churches, and non-profit organizations in order to assist clients with meeting personal, relationship, and mental health goals.
Write and author publications online and in print on mental health, ESL/culture, education, marriage and the family, and theology on a monthly to yearly basis.
Affiliations
Toastmasters
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Alzheimer's Association
Certification
Certified Marriage Facilitator, Prepare&Enrich- August 2024-present
Certified Mental Health Coach - November 2023-present
Certified Professional Life Coach- November 2023-present
Certified TESOL Instructor, December 2014-present
Timeline
CEO: Mental Health and Relationship Coach and Author
Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement at Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)Master’s of Social Work Student on Placement at Talanoa (Gamble Aware, Pacifika Men’s Time, Youth Mental Health Group work activities, Mental Health and Well-being Session at PCYC Shalvey, Street Uni and Emerton Youth Center)
Indigenous Health Worker - HW3.4 at QLD Health - Mobile Intensive Rehab Team/The Mental Health Service GroupIndigenous Health Worker - HW3.4 at QLD Health - Mobile Intensive Rehab Team/The Mental Health Service Group