Deja Linarez
Vallejo
Summary
Professional with experience in guiding individuals through recovery processes. Skilled in motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, and personalized care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible and dependable, adapting to changing needs while fostering supportive environment. Highly capable in building trust and rapport with clients, ensuring effective communication and progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Newark, CA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Crafted and served a wide range of beverages to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area to ensure efficiency during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food and drink orders for timely service.
- Engaged with customers to provide personalized recommendations based on preferences.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
Bartender
Hidden Spot
Emeryville, CA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Crafted signature cocktails and beverages in high-pressure environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing patron satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely food and drink orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques and bar operations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Wellness Advisor
Merritt College
Oakland, Ca
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed personalized wellness plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated workshops on mental health and stress management techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one consultations to assess student wellness needs and goals.
- Managed front office operations, ensuring smooth daily workflow and efficient customer service.
- Assisted students with inquiries, providing accurate information regarding courses and services.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing staff availability and enhancing student experience.
- Implemented new check-in procedures, improving accuracy of student records and reducing wait times.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to address student concerns promptly and effectively.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Vallejo, Ca
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring timely arrival while adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated delivery vehicle, maintaining compliance with traffic regulations and company standards.
- Managed route planning using GPS technology, optimizing delivery schedules for increased efficiency.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure proper functioning and reported maintenance needs proactively.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine delivery processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, ensuring data integrity for performance tracking and reporting.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Recovery Coach
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
Vallejo, California, United States
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Empowered individuals battling substance abuse and mental health challenges through tailored support, guiding over 30 clients toward personal goals and connecting them with essential community resources. Enhanced group cohesion by facilitating engaging sessions, coaching clients in self-care and life skills, and tracking progress while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Facilitated recovery planning sessions with clients to establish personalized goals and strategies.
- Supported clients in developing coping skills and self-advocacy techniques to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Educated clients on available resources, services, and community supports to foster independence and resilience.
- Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
Disability Support Worker
The PEACH Hub
Cordelia,CA
04.2026 - Current
- Provided personalized assistance to clients in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed and implemented tailored support plans based on client assessments and preferences.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and reporting to relevant stakeholders regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School
Union City, CA06-2018
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, Ca05.2026
Skills
- Communication (verbal/Non verbal);
- Active listening/Problem solving;
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Memory retention
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Listening skills
- Team building
Certification
- Harassment Prevention for Employees CA Training - 1-Hour (2026)
- Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Training - 1.5 Hours (2026)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
The PEACH Hub
04.2026 - Current
Recovery Coach
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc.
06.2025 - 04.2026
Delivery Driver
Amazon
02.2025 - 02.2026
Wellness Advisor
Merritt College
08.2024 - 01.2025
Bartender
Hidden Spot
05.2023 - 11.2023
Bartender/server
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
03.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School